Tim Curry, actor famed for ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ dead at 80
Curry, who lived in Los Angeles, never married and had no children.
Tim Curry, the renowned British actor famed for his role as the flamboyant Dr. Frank N. Furter in the 1975 cult classic "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," has passed away at the age of 80. His manager confirmed his death on Wednesday, stating he had been in poor health for some time. Curry died peacefully at his Los Angeles home on Tuesday.
Known for his baritone voice and over-the-top villain roles, Curry appeared in numerous films, earning three Tony Award nominations for Broadway roles. His best-known role came in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," where he sang, "I'm just a sweet transvestite from transsexual Transylvania." Curry's career spanned various genres, including comedy, horror, and musicals, with notable films like "Charlie's Angels," "Muppet Treasure Island," and "The Three Musketeers."
Born in Grappenhall, Cheshire, on April 19, 1946, Curry studied drama at Birmingham University. His best-known stage role was as Mozart in the 1981 Tony-nominated "Amadeus." Despite facing initial reluctance about the controversial nature of Dr. Frank N. Furter, Curry embraced the character, acknowledging the risk but also the reward.
His distinctive voice and comedic timing made him a sought-after voice actor in animated films and TV shows, earning him a Daytime Emmy Award in 1991 for his work on "Peter Pan & the Pirates." Curry lived in Los Angeles and was never married, having no children.
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