Tim Curry, Star of 'Rocky Horror Picture Show', Dies at 80
Tim Curry, the acclaimed British actor renowned for his portrayal of Dr. Frank N. Furter in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show', has passed away at the age of 80, as confirmed by his manager. Born Timothy James Curry in Cheshire, England, in 1946, he pursued acting at the University of Birmingham and became a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company. His iconic role in 'The Rocky Horror Show', which debuted on June 16, 1973, catapulted him to fame. Curry received a Tony nomination for 'Amadeus' and featured in films such as 'Annie', 'It', and 'Muppet Treasure Island'. Following a stroke in 2012, he remained active in voice acting and released his autobiography 'Vagabond' in 2023. Curry never married and maintained a low profile regarding his personal life.
Key facts
- Tim Curry died at age 80, confirmed by his manager.
- He was born in 1946 in Cheshire, England.
- He starred as Dr. Frank N. Furter in 'The Rocky Horror Show' (1973) and 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' (1975).
- He was nominated for a Tony Award for his role in 'Amadeus' on Broadway.
- He played Pennywise in the 1990 TV miniseries 'It'.
- He suffered a stroke in 2012, leaving him partially paralyzed.
- He published his autobiography 'Vagabond' in 2023.
- He never married and had no children.
Entities
Artists
- Tim Curry
- Richard O'Brien
- John Huston
- Ridley Scott
- Tom Cruise
- Stephen King
- Michael Kamen
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Charles Dickens
- Bertolt Brecht
- Susan Sarandon
- Barry Bostwick
- Jim Sharman
- Carol Burnett
- William Shakespeare
- Tom Stoppard
Institutions
- Royal Shakespeare Company
- Royal Court Theatre
- University of Birmingham
- Broadway
- West End
- TMZ
- Variety
- Museum of the Moving Image
Locations
- Cheshire
- England
- Hong Kong
- London
- New York
- Los Angeles
- United States