Who is Tim Curry? Everything You Need to Know

Quick Facts

British Celebrities Born In April

Also Known As: Timothy James Curry

Age: 78 Years, 78 Year Old Males

Family:

father: James Curry

mother: Patricia Curry

siblings: Judy Curry

Born Country: England

Actors British Men

Height: 5'9" (175 cm), 5'9" Males

City: Cheshire, England

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What characters has Tim Curry voiced?

Tim Curry has voiced characters such as Captain Hook in "Peter Pan and the Pirates," Hexxus in "FernGully: The Last Rainforest," and Nigel Thornberry in "The Wild Thornberrys."
2

What is Tim Curry's most iconic role?

Tim Curry's most iconic role is often considered to be Dr. Frank-N-Furter in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show."
3

Has Tim Curry appeared in any video games?

Yes, Tim Curry has lent his voice to various video games, including roles in "Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers" and "Brutal Legend."
4

Has Tim Curry performed on Broadway?

Yes, Tim Curry has performed on Broadway in various productions, including his Tony-nominated role as King Arthur in "Spamalot."

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Childhood & Early Life

He was born to James and his wife Patricia. His father worked with the Royal Navy while his mother was a school secretary.

He attended Lymm High School till 1958, the year his father died. After this he was sent to a boarding school, the Kingswood School.

He loved singing as a child and developed a soprano treble. He had decided to become an actor and studied English and Drama at the University of Birmingham.

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Career

He began his acting career as a stage artist. His first big role was as Woof in the musical ‘Hair’ in 1968. At the sets of the play, he met Richard O’Brien who wrote the role of Dr. Frank N. Furter in ‘The Rocky Horror Show’.

In 1973, he played for the first time the role that would become synonymous with his name: Dr. Frank N. Furter. The wild haired Curry effortlessly fit into the role of the cruel and evil mad scientist and hyper sexualized transvestite in the stage production of ‘The Rocky Horror Show’.

He reprised the role of Dr. Frank in the film version of the Broadway play, ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ in 1975. His performance as the crazy villain was highly appreciated and overnight he became a cult star.

In 1978, he played Robert Graves in the horror film, ‘The Shout’ which revolved around a mysterious traveling man who stalks a young couple. This was followed by a role in the 1980 film ‘Times Square’ which was about two teenage runaways.

He starred along with Tom Cruise, Mia Sara, and David Bennent in the fantasy adventure film, ‘Legend’ in 1985. The director, Ridley Scott cast Curry in the role after being impressed by his performance in ‘The Rocky Horror Show’. The movie became a cult classic.

By now he had been typecast as a villainous character. He portrayed the sadistic clown, Pennywise in the horror miniseries ‘It’ (1991) which was based on Stephen King’s novel of the same name.

He played Long John Silver, a deceptively charming pirate in the musical adventure comedy, ‘Muppet Treasure Island’ in 1996. The film was based on the book, ‘Treasure Island’ and also had Billy Connolly, Jennifer Saunders and Kevin Bishop.

In ‘Pirates of the Plain’ (1999) he played a self-centered pirate, Jezebel Jack who gets transported to the future where he meets a boy, Bobby. It was an independent family adventure film, shot in Cape Town, South Africa.

He portrayed Thurman Rice in the 2004 biographical drama film, ‘Kinsey’ which described the life of Alfred Kinsey, an expert in sexology. The movie was a critical success.

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He played Percy in the film ‘Queer Duck’ (2006) which had homosexuality as its major theme. The film had extreme pop culture references and earned good reviews from the critics.

In 2010, he appeared in the black comedy film ‘Burke & Hare’ which was based on the Burke & Hare murders. The same year he also lent his voice to the movies ‘Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey!’ and ‘A Turtle’s Tale: Sammy’s Adventures’.

As a musician he has worked on various soundtrack records. He also released a couple of albums which were a moderate success. He is also a voice actor and has lent his voice to several films.

Major Works

He is best known for portraying the villainous character, Dr. Frank N. Furter in the Broadway production as well as the film version of ‘The Rocky Horror Show’. The role launched his film career and became his signature performance.

Awards & Achievements

He won the Royal Variety Club Award for Stage Actor of the Year for his performance in the opera ‘Pirates of the Penzance’ in 1982.

In 1991, he won the Daytime Emmy Award for ‘Outstanding Performer in a Children's Series’ for ‘Peter Pan and the Pirates’.

Personal Life & legacy

He has never been married and does not have any children.

Facts About Tim Curry

Tim Curry is an accomplished singer and has released several albums showcasing his musical talents.

He is known for his distinctive voice and has provided voiceover work for various animated films and television shows.

Tim Curry is a fan of board games and has been known to host game nights for his friends and colleagues.

He is a skilled dancer and has showcased his moves in various stage productions throughout his career.

Tim Curry is a dedicated philanthropist and has been involved in various charitable causes, including supporting children's hospitals and organizations.

Tim Curry Biography

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What characters has Tim Curry voiced?

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