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Tim Curry

Also Credited As: Timothy James Curry

Birth Place: Cheshire, ENGLAND

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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


[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

Frank 'N' Furter]

Frank 'N' Furter

[Los Angeles]
Los Angeles Production, 1974
Performer


[West End]
Original London Production, 1973


[London Fringe]
Royal National Theatre Production, 1986


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
Cashier
ITV Sunday Night Theatre
Crosscapel
Stage 2
2nd Madman
Armchair Theatre
Mik
Napoleon and Love
Eugene
Play for Today
Glen
Rock Follies of '77
Stevie Streeter
The Sunday Drama
Leonard Brazil
Will Shakespeare
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
Abel
The Tracey Ullman Show
Ian Miles
Wiseguy
Winston Newquay
Gravedale High
Mr. Tutner
It
Pennywise
Paddington Bear
[ 1989-1990 ] Mr. Curry
TaleSpin
Thaddeos E. Klang
Tiny Toon Adventures
Prince Charles, Reginald
Wake, Rattle & Roll
Ronald Chump
Peter Pan and the Pirates
[ 1990-1991 ] Captain James T. Hook
Timeless Tales from Hallmark
Jack
Batman: The Animated Series
Leon's Henchman, Robot Clown
Capitol Critters
Senator
Darkwing Duck
[ 1991-1992 ] Taurus Bulba
Fish Police
Sharkster
Prince Valiant
Sir Gawain
Prince Valiant
[ 1991-1993 ] Sir Gawain
Roseanne
Roger
Tales from the Crypt
Pa Brackett, Ma Brackett, Winona Brackett
The Adventures of Don Coyote and Sancho Panda
[ 1990-1993 ] Additional Voices, Sultan
The Pirates of Dark Water
[ 1991-1993 ] Konk
The Wild West
Oscar Wilde
Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa
[ 1992-1993 ] Jacque Le Beefe
Aladdin
Kaleem, Caliph Kapok, Amok Mon-Ra
Dinosaurs
[ 1992-1994 ] Jean-Claude, The Devil, Winston
Earth 2
Gaal
Mighty Max
[ 1993-1994 ] Skullmaster, Jules Verne
Sonic the Hedgehog
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
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
Dr. Anton Sevarius
Quack Pack
Moltoc
The Naked Truth
[ 1995-1996 ] Sir Rudolph Haley
Titanic
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!
Dr. Mystico
Lexx
Poet Man
Mighty Ducks: The Animated Series
[ 1996-1997 ] Lord Dragaunus
Over the Top
Simon Ferguson
Teen Angel
Frog
The Blues Brothers Animated Series
Don Kennedy, Principal Interest
The Mask
[ 1995-1997 ] Pretorius
The Spooktacular New Adventures of Casper
Pianist
Stories from My Childhood
The Beast
The Net
Sorcerer
Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego?
Maelstrom
Johnny Bravo
Big Brother
Jumanji - The Animated Series
[ 1996-1999 ] Trader Slick
Pinky, Elmyra & the Brain
Monkman
Recess
Dr. Slicer
100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd
The Rottweiler
Batman of the Future
Mutro Botha
Bette
Tim Curry
Martial Law
The One
Rude Awakening
[ 1999-2000 ] Martin Crisp
Tales from the Crypt
Narrator
Voltron: The Third Dimension
[ 1998-2000 ] Prince Lotor, King Alfor
Attila the Hun
Theodosius
Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot
[ 1999-2001 ] Dr. Neugog
Brian Jacques' Redwall
[ 2000-2001 ] Slagar the Cruel
Gary & Mike
Killer
Teacher's Pet
Spooky
Ozzy & Drix
Nick O'Teen, Scarlet Fever
Samurai Jack
Worm 1
Sunday
Frankenfurter
Family Affair
[ 2002-2003 ] Mr. Giles French
Teamo Supremo
[ 2002-2003 ] Lazer Pirate, Dastardly Dentist, Laser Pirate
The Proud Family
Percival
Hey Arnold!
[ 1998-2004 ] Leichliter
Monk
Dale 'The Whale' Biederbeck
The Wild Thornberrys
[ 1998-2004 ] Nigel Thornberry
Will & Grace
Marion Finster
Duck Dodgers
Magnificent Rogue
Higglytown Heroes
[ 2004-2005 ] Librarian Hero
La mandrágora
King Arthur
Loonatics Unleashed
Ringmaster
The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius
[ 2003-2006 ] Professor Calamitous
Me, Eloise
[ 2006-2007 ] Mr. Salamone
Psych
Nigel St. Nigel
Xyber 9: New Dawn
[ 1999-2007 ] King Renard
Ben 10: Alien Force
Dr. Joseph Chadwick, Forever Knight #2
Poirot
Lord Boynton
The Colour of Magic
Trymon
Alice
Dodo
Cranford
Signor Brunoni
Criminal Minds
Billy Flynn
Regular Show
Master Prank Caller #2, Hot Dog Leader
5 Second Movies
Herkermer Homolka
Special Collector's Edition
Pennywise
Phineas and Ferb
[ 2008-2012 ] Worthington Dubois, Stubbings
The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange
Plum, Arugula
Transformers: Rescue Bots
Doctor Morocco, Dr. Morocco
Ben 10: Omniverse
Forever King Joseph Chadwick, Stage Manager
Wonder Pets!
Tin Man
Young Justice
[ 2012-2013 ] G. Gordon Godfrey
Over the Garden Wall
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
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 CurryMe 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

Videos

News


Video: Will Sharpe and Paul Bettany Are Musical Rivalries in AMADEUS Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 25, 2025

The official trailer has dropped for Amadeus, the new series adaptation of Peter Shaffer’s award-winning stage play. The series features Will Sharpe as Wolfgang ‘Amadeus’ Mozart, and Paul Bettany as court composer Antonio Salieri. Watch the dramatic trailer now.
Lesley Ann Warren to Join CLUE Screening at the Marcus Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025

In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of CLUE: The Movie, original film star Lesley Ann Warren (Miss Scarlett) will travel to the Marcus Performing Arts Center for a special screening of the fan favorite film.
Review Roundup: CLUE Embarks on Second North American Tour
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2025

Performances are underway for the second North American tour of CLUE, the murder mystery comedy inspired by the board game and adapted from the film. Read the reviews as they come in here!
Review: CLUE at BJCC
by Cade Lott - Nov 15, 2025

For an outrageously funny night out, CLUE at the BJCC is a must!
Previews: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW in tour in Italia
by Sara Altea Balestra - Nov 5, 2025

Il film con Tim Curry e Susan Sarandon festeggia 50 anni ma è pronto a conquistare nuovamente il pubblico italiano. “The Rocky Horror Show”, il leggendario e trasgressivo musical di Richard O’Brien torna al TAM Teatro Arcimboldi con una straordinaria novità: la popstar internazionale Jason Donovan nel ruolo di Frank ‘n’ Furter dal 18 al 23 novembre. Nelle altre date del tour, il ruolo di Frank ‘n’ Furter verrà interpretato da Stephen Webb.
Photos: THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Stars Reunite for 50th Anniversary
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 4, 2025

The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the longest-running theatrical release in film history, celebrated its 50th anniversary this year with a 40+ city national tour.  Original cast members, Barry Bostwick, Nell Campbell and Patricia Quinn were joined by the one and only Tim Curry at Town Hall in New York City. Check out photos from inside the big night.
Interview: Adam Brett of CLUE at BJCC
by Cade Lott - Oct 28, 2025

Adam Brett (Wadsworth) says the fast-paced, 90-minute stage adaptation of CLUE is an 'athletic event,' burning 800 calories a show! See the hilarious, high-energy murder-mystery Nov 11–16 at the BJCC Concert Hall. #CLUEonStage #BroadwayInBHM
Video: THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Spotlighted on TODAY
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 24, 2025

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, TODAY shone a spotlight on the cult classic on Friday, catching up with fans who continue to attend midnight screenings of the film. Watch the segment now.
Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Roxy's Downtown
by John Dalton-White - Oct 20, 2025

It is easy to “give yourself over to absolute pleasure” at Roxy’s current musical production of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, where you are drawn into a peculiar charm of Richard O’Brien’s iconic musical the very moment you step inside and wait for the excitement to unfold. 
Jason Donovan Will Return to THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW For UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2025

Back by popular demand, singing superstar Jason Donovan will return to the iconic role of Frank ‘n’ Furter in Richard O’Brien’s legendary Rocky Horror Show for the 2026 UK tour.
Review: AMADEUS at ICT Rep At Oliver Place
by Paula Makar - Oct 18, 2025

WAmadeus is a very rich, poetic, highly philosophical play, with lots of music and moving parts. There’s a great deal emotional heavy lifting, so be ready to become immersed in (as well as inspired by) this intense world the cast and crew has created. It’s pretty epic, so don’t miss it, as it only runs one more weekend at ICT Rep!hat did our critic think of AMADEUS at ICT Rep At Oliver Place?
Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Shakes up the Squares at Pittsburgh CLO
by Greg Kerestan - Oct 17, 2025

After twenty years as a preeminent Rocky Horror town, the most radical thing you can do with a Pittsburgh Rocky is be traditional.
Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Granite Theatre
by Christopher Verleger - Oct 16, 2025

Halloween season is upon us, and there is no better way to embrace its ghoulish spirit than Granite Theatre’s stylish, enticing production of ‘The Rocky Horror Show,’ Richard O’Brien’s deliciously tawdry cult classic musical about a young couple stranded at the mansion of a mad scientist, featuring the legendary dance romp, “Time Warp.”
Lesley Ann Warren to Host 40th Anniversary Screenings of CLUE THE MOVIE
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 15, 2025

In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of CLUE: The Movie, original star Lesley Ann Warren (Miss Scarlett) will travel across the country to select cities to host special screenings of the fan favorite film in Ultra High Definition.
Video: Paul Bettany and Will Sharpe Star in AMADEUS Series
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 15, 2025

Discover the new AMADEUS series starring Paul Bettany and Will Sharpe, exploring the rivalry between Mozart and Salieri. Premiering this December!
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Star Barry Bostwick to Host 50th Anniversary Screening in Jacksonville
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2025

Barry Bostwick will appear in person for the 50th anniversary screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts on October 14, 2025.
SPAMALOT Cast Recording Receives First-Ever Vinyl Release Featuring Cut Song
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 10, 2025

To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Tony Award-winning hit musical Monty Python’s Spamalot, the first-ever vinyl release of the original Broadway cast recording will be released featuring the never-before-released track, “The Cow Song.”
Town Hall Theater Celebrates 50 Years of THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW with Audience Participation
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 2025

Town Hall Theater will mark the 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show with a special interactive screening on Thursday, October 30 at 8 p.m. on the Rothrock Mainstage.
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Gets New Tribute Album Feat. Original Stars
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 23, 2025

Just in time for the 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, a new spoken-word album will be released next month featuring several original cast members from the cult classic.
Video: Richard O'Brien Performs 'Time Warp' in New Clip From ROCKY HORROR Doc STRANGE JOURNEY
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 15, 2025

BroadwayWorld is excited to share an exclusive clip from Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror, the new documentary about the cult classic musical. In the new clip, creator Richard O'Brien sings a rendition of the fan-favorite number 'Time Warp,' while playing along on his guitar. Check it out now. 

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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