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Tim Curry

Tim Curry is an English actor, voice actor and singer. He is known for his work in a diverse range of theatre, film, and television productions, often portraying villainous roles or character parts.

Also Credited As: Timothy James Curry

Date of Birth: April 19, 1946 (80)

Birth Place: Cheshire, ENGLAND

BIO

Tim Curry is an English actor, voice actor and singer. He is known for his work in a diverse range of theatre, film, and television productions, often portraying villainous roles or character parts. Curry rose to prominence with his portrayal of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), reprising the role he had originated in the 1973 London and 1974 Los Angeles stage productions of The Rocky Horror Show. Curry is also known for films such as Clue, Addam's Family Reunion, and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.

His other stage work includes various roles in the original West End production of Hair, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the 1980 Broadway production of Amadeus, the Pirate King in the 1982 West End production of The Pirates of Penzance, Alan Swann in the Broadway production of My Favourite Year and King Arthur in Broadway and West End productions of Spamalot from 2005 to 2007.

STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
London Production, 2006
King Arthur
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
King Arthur
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1992
Alan Swann
[US Tour]
National Tour, 1987
Bill Snibson
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1980
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
[Broadway]
1975
Tristan Tzara
[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1975
Frank 'N' Furter], Frank 'N' Furter
[Los Angeles]
Los Angeles Production, 1974
Performer
[West End]
Original London Production, 1973
Performer
[London Fringe]
Royal National Theatre Production, 1986
Performer

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Movies

The Rocky Horror Picture Show
[ 1975 ] Dr. Frank-N-Furter - A Scientist
Three Men in a Boat
[ 1975 ] Jerome
The Shout
[ 1978 ] Robert Graves
Times Square
[ 1980 ] Johnny LaGuardia
Annie
[ 1982 ] Rooster
Oliver Twist
[ 1982 ] Bill Sikes
The Ploughman's Lunch
[ 1983 ] Jeremy Hancock
Video Stars
[ 1983 ] Teddy Whazz
Blue Money
[ 1985 ] Larry Gormley
Clue
[ 1985 ] Wadsworth
Legend
[ 1985 ] Darkness
The Worst Witch
[ 1986 ] The Grand Wizard
Pass the Ammo
[ 1987 ] Rev. Ray Porter
The Hunt for Red October
[ 1990 ] Dr. Petrov
The Marzipan Pig
[ 1990 ] Narrator - Voice
Big Deals
[ 1991 ] Christopher Nissell
Oscar
[ 1991 ] Dr. Poole
FernGully: The Last Rainforest
[ 1992 ] Hexxus - Voice
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
[ 1992 ] Concierge
Passed Away
[ 1992 ] Boyd Pinter
Steadfast Tin Soldier
[ 1992 ] Jack-in-the-Box - Voice
Loaded Weapon 1
[ 1993 ] Mr. Jigsaw
The Three Musketeers
[ 1993 ] Cardinal Richelieu
The Shadow
[ 1994 ] Farley Claymore
Congo
[ 1995 ] Herkermer Homolka
Lover's Knot
[ 1995 ] Cupid's Caseworker
The Pebble and the Penguin
[ 1995 ] Drake - Voice
Muppet Treasure Island
[ 1996 ] Long John Silver
The Story of Santa Claus
[ 1996 ] Nostros, the eldest elf - Voice
Doom Runners
[ 1997 ] Dr. Kao
McHale's Navy
[ 1997 ] Maj. Vladakov
Addams Family Reunion
[ 1998 ] Gomez Addams
The Rugrats Movie
[ 1998 ] Rex Pester - Voice
Jackie's Back!
[ 1999 ] Edward Whatsett St. John
Pirates of the Plain
[ 1999 ] Jezebel Jack
The Unbelievables
[ 1999 ] Vaudevillain
Charlie's Angels
[ 2000 ] Roger Corwin
Four Dogs Playing Poker
[ 2000 ] Felix
Lion of Oz
[ 2000 ] Captain Fitzgerald - Voice
Rugrats in Paris
[ 2000 ] Sumo Singer - Voice
Sorted
[ 2000 ] Damian Kemp
Scary Movie 2
[ 2001 ] Professor
The Wild Thornberrys: The Origin of Donnie
[ 2001 ] Nigel Thornberry - Voice
Wolf Girl
[ 2001 ] Harley Dune
Ritual
[ 2002 ] Matthew Hope
The Cat Returns
[ 2002 ] The Cat King - Voice
The Scoundrel's Wife
[ 2002 ] Father Antoine
The Wild Thornberrys Movie
[ 2002 ] Nigel Thornberry / Col. Radcliff Thornberry - Voice
Rugrats Go Wild
[ 2003 ] Nigel Thornberry - Voice
Kinsey
[ 2004 ] Thurman Rice
Bailey's Billion$
[ 2005 ] Caspar Pennington
Valiant
[ 2005 ] Von Talon - Voice
Christmas in Wonderland
[ 2006 ] Gordon McLoosh
Garfield 2
[ 2006 ] Prince - Voice
The Jimmy Timmy Power Hour 2: When Nerds Collide
[ 2006 ] Professor Calamitous - Voice
Fly Me to the Moon
[ 2007 ] Yegor - Voice
The Chosen One
[ 2007 ] Lucifer - Voice
The Secret of Moonacre
[ 2008 ] Coeur De Noir
Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey!
[ 2009 ] Piccadilly - Voice
A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures
[ 2010 ] Fluffy - Voice
Burke and Hare
[ 2010 ] Doctor Monro
Wolf Sheep
[ 2010 ]
The Voyages of Young Doctor Dolittle
[ 2011 ] Doctor Dolittle - Voice
Back to the Sea
[ 2012 ] Eric - Voice
Doggiewoggiez! Poochiewoochiez!
[ 2012 ]
Strange Frame: Love & Sax
[ 2012 ] Dorlan Mig - Voice
The Outback
[ 2012 ] Blacktooth - Voice
Axel: The Biggest Little Hero
[ 2013 ] Papa Qi - Voice
Gingerclown
[ 2013 ] Gingerclown - Voice
Ribbit
[ 2014 ] Terrence - Voice
The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again
[ 2016 ] The Criminologist - An Expert
Fork
[ 2022 ] Narrator - Voice
Stream
[ 2024 ] Lockwood

TV Shows

Ace of Wands
[ 1970 ] Cashier
ITV Sunday Night Theatre
[ 1970 ] Crosscapel
Stage 2
[ 1972 ] 2nd Madman
Armchair Theatre
[ 1973 ] Mik
Napoleon and Love
[ 1974 ] Eugene
Play for Today
[ 1974 ] Glen
Rock Follies of '77
[ 1977 ] Stevie Streeter
The Sunday Drama
[ 1978 ] Leonard Brazil
Will Shakespeare
[ 1978 ] William Shakespeare
The Greatest Adventure: Stories from the Bible
[ 1985-1986 ] Judas Iscariot, The Serpent
Fantastic Max
[ 1988-1989 ] Additional Voices, Dermot D. McDermott
Long Ago and Far Away
[ 1989 ] Abel
The Tracey Ullman Show
[ 1989 ] Ian Miles
Wiseguy
[ 1989 ] Winston Newquay
Gravedale High
[ 1990 ] Mr. Tutner
It
[ 1990 ] Pennywise
Paddington Bear
[ 1989-1990 ] Mr. Curry
TaleSpin
[ 1990 ] Thaddeos E. Klang
Tiny Toon Adventures
[ 1990 ] Prince Charles, Reginald
Wake, Rattle & Roll
[ 1990 ] Ronald Chump
Peter Pan and the Pirates
[ 1990-1991 ] Captain James T. Hook
Timeless Tales from Hallmark
[ 1991 ] Jack
Batman: The Animated Series
[ 1992 ] Leon's Henchman, Robot Clown
Capitol Critters
[ 1992 ] Senator
Darkwing Duck
[ 1991-1992 ] Taurus Bulba
Fish Police
[ 1992 ] Sharkster
Prince Valiant
[ 1991-1993 ] Sir Gawain
Roseanne
[ 1993 ] Roger
The Adventures of Don Coyote and Sancho Panda
[ 1990-1993 ] Additional Voices, Sultan
The Pirates of Dark Water
[ 1991-1993 ] Konk
The Wild West
[ 1993 ] Oscar Wilde
Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa
[ 1992-1993 ] Jacque Le Beefe
Aladdin
[ 1994 ] Kaleem, Caliph Kapok, Amok Mon-Ra
Dinosaurs
[ 1992-1994 ] Jean-Claude, The Devil, Winston
Earth 2
[ 1994 ] Gaal
Mighty Max
[ 1993-1994 ] Skullmaster, Jules Verne
Sonic the Hedgehog
[ 1994 ] King Acorn, Keeper of the Time Stones
The Little Mermaid
[ 1992-1994 ] The Evil Manta
Superhuman Samurai Syber-Squad
[ 1994-1995 ] Kilokahn
Turbocharged Thunderbirds
[ 1994-1995 ] The Atrocimator
Adventures from the Book of Virtues
[ 1996 ] King Minos, Gessler
Captain Planet and the Planeteers
[ 1991-1996 ] MAL, Blight-5's Computer
Gargoyles
[ 1995-1996 ] Dr. Anton Sevarius
Gargoyles: The Goliath Chronicles
[ 1996 ] Dr. Anton Sevarius
Quack Pack
[ 1996 ] Moltoc
The Naked Truth
[ 1995-1996 ] Sir Rudolph Haley
Titanic
[ 1996 ] Simon Doonan
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters
[ 1994-1997 ] Zimbo, Manager
Bruno the Kid
[ 1996-1997 ] Lazlo Gigahertz
Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man
[ 1994-1997 ] George Herbert Walker 'King' Chicken, Simon Desmond
Freakazoid!
[ 1997 ] Dr. Mystico
Lexx
[ 1997 ] Poet Man
Mighty Ducks: The Animated Series
[ 1996-1997 ] Lord Dragaunus
Over the Top
[ 1997 ] Simon Ferguson
Teen Angel
[ 1997 ] Frog
The Blues Brothers Animated Series
[ 1997 ] Don Kennedy, Principal Interest
The Mask
[ 1995-1997 ] Pretorius
The Spooktacular New Adventures of Casper
[ 1997 ] Pianist
Stories from My Childhood
[ 1998 ] The Beast
The Net
[ 1998 ] Sorcerer
Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego?
[ 1998 ] Maelstrom
Johnny Bravo
[ 1999 ] Big Brother
Jumanji - The Animated Series
[ 1996-1999 ] Trader Slick
Pinky, Elmyra & the Brain
[ 1999 ] Monkman
Recess
[ 1999 ] Dr. Slicer
Tales from the Crypt
[ 2000 ] Pa Brackett, Ma Brackett, Winona Brackett
100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd
[ 2000 ] The Rottweiler
Batman of the Future
[ 2000 ] Mutro Botha
Bette
[ 2000 ] Tim Curry
Martial Law
[ 2000 ] The One
Rude Awakening
[ 1999-2000 ] Martin Crisp
Voltron: The Third Dimension
[ 1998-2000 ] Prince Lotor, King Alfor
Attila the Hun
[ 2001 ] Theodosius
Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot
[ 1999-2001 ] Dr. Neugog
Brian Jacques' Redwall
[ 2000-2001 ] Slagar the Cruel
Gary & Mike
[ 2001 ] Killer
Teacher's Pet
[ 2001 ] Spooky
Ozzy & Drix
[ 2002 ] Nick O'Teen, Scarlet Fever
Samurai Jack
[ 2002 ] Worm 1
Sunday
[ 2002 ] Frankenfurter
Family Affair
[ 2002-2003 ] Mr. Giles French
Teamo Supremo
[ 2002-2003 ] Lazer Pirate, Dastardly Dentist, Laser Pirate
The Proud Family
[ 2003 ] Percival
Hey Arnold!
[ 1998-2004 ] Leichliter
Monk
[ 2004 ] Dale 'The Whale' Biederbeck
The Wild Thornberrys
[ 1998-2004 ] Nigel Thornberry
Will & Grace
[ 2004 ] Marion Finster
Duck Dodgers
[ 2005 ] Magnificent Rogue
Higglytown Heroes
[ 2004-2005 ] Librarian Hero
La mandrágora
[ 2005 ] King Arthur
Loonatics Unleashed
[ 2005 ] Ringmaster
The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius
[ 2003-2006 ] Professor Calamitous
Me, Eloise
[ 2006-2007 ] Mr. Salamone
Psych
[ 2007 ] Nigel St. Nigel
Xyber 9: New Dawn
[ 1999-2007 ] King Renard
Ben 10: Alien Force
[ 2008 ] Dr. Joseph Chadwick, Forever Knight #2
Poirot
[ 2008 ] Lord Boynton
The Colour of Magic
[ 2008 ] Trymon
Alice
[ 2009 ] Dodo
Cranford
[ 2009 ] Signor Brunoni
Criminal Minds
[ 2010 ] Billy Flynn
Regular Show
[ 2010 ] Master Prank Caller #2, Hot Dog Leader
5 Second Movies
[ 2011 ] Herkermer Homolka
Special Collector's Edition
[ 2011 ] Pennywise
Phineas and Ferb
[ 2008-2012 ] Worthington Dubois, Stubbings
The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange
[ 2012 ] Plum, Arugula
Transformers: Rescue Bots
[ 2012 ] Doctor Morocco, Dr. Morocco
Ben 10: Omniverse
[ 2013 ] Forever King Joseph Chadwick, Stage Manager
Wonder Pets!
[ 2013 ] Tin Man
Young Justice
[ 2012-2013 ] G. Gordon Godfrey
Over the Garden Wall
[ 2014 ] Auntie Whispers
Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja
[ 2012-2014 ] The Sorcerer
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
[ 2012-2014 ] Darth Sidious, Chancellor Palpatine
Yu-Gi-Oh! The Abridged Series
[ 2014 ] Dr. Frank-N-Furter
Nostalgia Critic
[ 2011-2016 ] Pennywise, , 'Home Alone' Concierge

Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2007 - Best Actor In A Musical

Tim Curry, Monty Python's Spamalot

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Tim Curry, Monty Python's Spamalot

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Tim Curry, Monty Python's Spamalot

Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Tim Curry, My Favorite Year

Helen Hayes Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production

Tim Curry, Me and My Girl

Olivier Awards - 1982 - Actor of the Year in a Musical

Tim Curry, The Pirates Of Penzance

Drama Desk Awards - 1981 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Tim Curry, Amadeus

Tony Awards - 1981 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Tim Curry, Amadeus

Drama Desk Awards - 1975 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

Tim Curry, The Rocky Horror Show

News

Interview: Phil Sklar of ROCKY HORROR BOBBLEHEADS at Twin Cities Theatre
by Jared Fessler - Sep 25, 2026

Phil Sklar, co-founder and CEO of the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum, about a new collection celebrating The Rocky Horror Show.
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW to Open at University of Arizona's Marroney Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2026

The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television opens its 2026/27 season with THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, Richard O'Brien's rock musical featuring student performers including Harrison Dodge as Dr. Frank-N-Furter and directed by Christie Kerr.
Kickstarter Launched for THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Bobbleheads
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2026

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum will launch a Kickstarter campaign for the first officially licensed Rocky Horror Show bobbleheads. Check out photos here.
Review: THE TURN OF THE SCREW, Arcola Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Sep 19, 2026

Two young actors bring the eerie to a production that undermines its own tension with a choppy narrative
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Spooktacular to Open at Town Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2026

THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW returns to New York with original cast members Barry Bostwick, Nell Campbell, and Patricia Quinn for a special performance at Town Hall featuring a costume contest, live interaction, and meet-and-greet opportunities.
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Returns to Bloomington for 21st Annual Screening
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 15, 2026

Constellation Stage & Screen will present two interactive screenings of THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, featuring a pre-show with costume contest and local drag performer Oriana Perón as host.
CLUE to Open Selah Theatre Project's The Vivienne L. Jackson Sanctuary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2026

Selah Theatre Project will inaugurate its new permanent home, The Vivienne L. Jackson Sanctuary for the Arts in Winchester, Virginia, with a production of the comedic mystery CLUE.
Feature: ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW at CALS Ron Robison in Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - Sep 14, 2026

Fans of The Rocky Horror Picture Show do not have to wait until Halloween to pull on their fishnets, apply dramatic makeup and step into the strange, theatrical world of Dr. Frank N. Furter.
PRINTS OF DARKNESS Will Present Century of Devil Cinema at Coolidge
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2026

The Coolidge Corner Theatre will present a repertory series spanning 100 years of cinema featuring demonic possession, Faustian bargains, and portrayals of Lucifer, including Häxan, Rosemary's Baby, and The Exorcist.
Video: Broadway Dims Its Lights in Memory of Tim Curry, Dolly Parton & More
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2026

Watch video as all 41 Broadway theatres dim their marquee lights for Tim Curry, Dolly Parton, Clive Davis, Glen Hansard and more as part of the September 2026 Broadway In Memoriam ceremony.
Joy Behar Marks Record-Setting 28th Season Hosting THE VIEW
by Rachel Stone - Sep 8, 2026

Joy Behar joined executive producer Brian Teta to discuss her milestone 28th season hosting THE VIEW, reflecting on Gloria Steinem's legacy and answering viewer questions.
THE VIEW Co-Hosts Revisit 30th Season Milestones and Remember Dolly Parton, Tim Curry
by Rachel Stone - Sep 8, 2026

THE VIEW's co-hosts look back on iconic moments from the show's history, honor the legacies of Dolly Parton, Gloria Steinem, Hayden Panettiere and Tim Curry, and mark the debut of its historic 30th season.
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW With Barry Bostwick Will Come to the State Theatre NJ
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026

Barry Bostwick, who originated the role of Brad Majors in the film, will appear at State Theatre New Jersey for a screening, Q&A, and live shadow cast performance in New Brunswick.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 3, 2026- HADESTOWN Welcomes New Stars and More
by - Sep 3, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 3, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Broadway Theatres to Dim Marquees Honoring Tim Curry, Dolly Parton, and More
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026

All 41 Broadway theatre marquees will dim simultaneously to honor Tim Curry, Clive Davis, Dolly Parton, Glen Hansard, Harold Wheeler and others as part of a quarterly industry tradition.
Exclusive: Don't Dream It, Dress Up- THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Audience Is Serving Looks at Studio 54
by Jennifer Broski - Sep 15, 2026

Don’t dream it—dress up! For more than 50 years, The Rocky Horror Show has inspired fans to slip into their fishnets, lace up their corsets, pile on the glitter, and let their freak flags fly. Dressing up has become almost as much a part of the Rocky Horror experience as doing the Time Warp, and now that the cult classic is back on Broadway, fans are bringing their fabulous fashions along for the ride. From sweet transvestites to creatures of the night and everything in between, these audience members understood the assignment. Take a jump to the left and check out some of our favorite looks from a recent performance at Studio 54!
Tim Curry Reveals Why ‘Clue’ Has Three Different Endings
by Rachel Stone - Aug 28, 2026

Tim Curry sat down with Jane Pauley on TODAY in 1985 to discuss playing the butler in the movie Clue and explain the film's unusual three alternate endings.
Video: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW on Broadway Pays Tribute to Tim Curry with Luke Evans and Jake Shears
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2026

Luke Evans, Paul Soileau and Jake Shears joined the cast of Broadway’s The Rocky Horror Show to perform “I’m Going Home” in a special tribute to the late Tim Curry. Watch the video.
Feature: THE LAS VEGAS CONNECTION TO TIM CURRY, THE FEARLESS ICON
by Debbie Hall - Aug 26, 2026

British actor Tim Curry, whose extraordinary career spanned London's West End and Broadway, film, television, and voice acting, has died at 80. Curry died Aug. 25 at his Los Angeles home, according to his longtime manager and friend Marcia Hurwitz, who confirmed his death. No cause was disclosed.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 27, 2026- HARRY POTTER Film Star Rupert Grint to Join CURSED CHILD on Broadway and More
by - Aug 27, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is  August 27, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Tim Curry been in?

Tim Curry has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Tim Curry been in?

Tim Curry has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Tim Curry's first West End show?

Tim Curry's first West End show was The Rocky Horror Show which opened in 1973

What awards has Tim Curry been nominated for?

Best Actor In A Musical (Olivier Awards) for Monty Python's Spamalot, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Monty Python's Spamalot , Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Monty Python's Spamalot, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for My Favorite Year, Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Me and My Girl, Actor of the Year in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for The Pirates Of Penzance, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Amadeus, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Amadeus and Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Rocky Horror Show.

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