British actor
ICYMI: The late Tim Curry was a singular performer who elevated every project he was in. Let's look back at his five best movies and TV shows.
👉 5 Best Tim Curry Movies And TV Shows, Ranked - SlashFilm
Here’s where fans can catch 'Rocky Horror Picture Show’ in Sacramento this month: Celebrate Tim Curry’s iconic performance at The Rocky Horror Picture Show in ...
sacbee.com/entertainment/article317498225.html
ICYMI: The late Tim Curry was a singular performer who elevated every project he was in. Let's look back at his five best movies and TV shows ... Show more
5 Best Tim Curry Movies And TV Shows, Ranked - SlashFilm
5 Best Tim Curry Movies And TV Shows, Ranked - SlashFilm
ICYMI: The late Tim Curry was a singular performer who elevated every project he was in. Let's look back at his five best movies and TV shows ... Show more
5 Best Tim Curry Movies And TV Shows, Ranked - SlashFilm
5 Best Tim Curry Movies And TV Shows, Ranked - SlashFilm
The Absolute Pleasure of Tim Curry: His magic lay in his ability to be outrageous without being self-conscious.
theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/08/tim-curry-tribute/688422/
Best known as Dr. Frank-N-Furter: Report: "Rocky Horror Picture Show" star Tim Curry has died
n-tv.de/leute/Bericht-Rocky-Horror-Picture-Show-Star-Tim-Curry-gestorben-id31236096.html
Key FactsMedia Report Tim Curry’s Death at 80
Aug 26, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: faz.net
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: faz.net
- Born in Cheshire on April 19, 1946, Curry entered the stage world after studying drama and English and had an early success with „Hair“ in 1968.
- He played Dr. Frank-N-Furter in „The Rocky Horror Show“ from 1973, while the 1975 screen version, „Rocky Horror Picture Show“, expanded his international fame.
- Curry also earned recognition as Pennywise in the 1990 television adaptation of Stephen King’s „It“ and as King Arthur in „Spamalot“ from 2005.
- Following a stroke in 2012, Curry used a wheelchair and continued performing, while multiple media outlets consistently reported that he had died.
I'm just a sweet transvestite, from Transsexual Transylvania.— Dr. Frank-N-Furter, fictional character in The Rocky Horror Show / Rocky Horror Picture Show (sung as the character)
Died at 80: US authorities reveal cause of death of Tim Curry: Berühmt machte Tim Curry vor allem seine Figur in "The Rocky Horror Show". Die Gesundheit des ...
n-tv.de/leute/US-Behoerden-legen-Todesursache-von-Tim-Curry-offen-id31263940.html
Key FactsReport: Records cite coronary heart disease in Tim Curry’s death
Sep 3, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- People reported, citing Los Angeles County health department records, that coronary heart disease caused his death.
- According to the records, a previous stroke and kidney cancer contributed to his death but did not directly cause it.
- According to his manager, Curry died peacefully shortly before midnight, at 11:18 p.m., at his home in Toluca Lake.
- After a severe stroke in 2012, Curry used a wheelchair and largely withdrew from public life and acting.
I still can't walk, that's why I'm in this silly chair, and that limits me a lot. So I won't be singing and I won't be dancing any time soon. I still have real problems with my left leg.— Tim Curry, speaking about his health condition at a September 2025 anniversary performance of The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles
Nerdist Sep 21
Tim Curry’s ROCKY HORROR Icon Was a Hero to My LGBTQ Generation: Tim Curry played many roles on stage and screen, but for LGBTQ folks of a certain generation ...
nerdist.com/article/tim-curry-rocky-horror-frank-n-furter-lgbtq-hero/
OpinionDeath of Dolly Parton and Tim Curry: "A gay 9/11": Even and especially when the greatest leave us: Fear of bad taste is not an option. Anyone who still has ...
taz.de/Tod-von-Dolly-Parton-und-Tim-Curry/!6208734/
Tim Curry's Final Role Confirmed Following Death Aged 80: Tim Curry will delight us one more time in this animated Netflix feature.
movieweb.com/tim-curry-final-role-barbie-nutcracker-netflix/
The 10 Best Tim Curry Movies & TV Shows: Tim Curry passed away on August 26, 2026, and his movie and TV career deserves to be celebrated.
movieweb.com/tim-curry-best-movies-tv-shows/
Peter Cullen, Transformers & Winnie-The-Pooh Icon, Dies At 85: Transformers, Winnie-The-Pooh and Transformers actor Peter Cullen passes away at the age of 85 ...
screenrant.com/peter-cullen-death-obituary/
Key FactsTransformers Voice Peter Cullen Reportedly Dies at 85
Aug 27, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: screencrush.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: screencrush.com
- According to TMZ, Cullen died Wednesday at his Los Angeles home; no cause of death was provided.
- Cullen was born in Montreal in 1941 and began his career in Canadian radio.
- He originated Optimus Prime in the original cartoon and reprised the role in 1986 and 2007.
- He voiced Prime in seven live-action films, most recently 2023’s Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.
When he came home, I could see a change. He was quieter and he was a man and a hero to me. I watched him and listened to him. I’d never had an opportunity to do a superhero, and when that came, [that voice] just came right out of me and I sounded like Optimus.— Peter Cullen, describing in a 2006 interview how he based Optimus Prime’s voice on his older brother Larry, a Vietnam War veteran
The 14 Best Tim Curry Movies Ranked: Picking Tim Curry's best movie is no easy task. It could be Clue; or maybe Muppet Treasure Island ...
slashfilm.com/1191773/the-14-best-tim-curry-movies-ranked/
Tim Curry Dead: Remembering 'The Rocky Horror' and 'Clue' Star: Tim Curry, iconic 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' star and cult film legend ...
indiewire.com/news/obituary/tim-curry-dead-1235190717/
On Sept. 4, Terrace Theater on James Island was packed with costumed fans of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" who had come to celebrate Tim Curry ... Show more
Security Check
Security Check
The Absolute Pleasure of Tim Curry: His magic lay in his ability to be outrageous without being self-conscious.
theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/08/tim-curry-tribute/688422/
Den of Geek Sep 11
50 years later, The Rocky Horror Picture Show is still doing the Time Warp. 🕺💋
What began as a scrappy stage musical became a cult phenomenon that launched ... Show more
Tim Curry honoured by Muppets for role in ‘Muppet Treasure Island’: Tim Curry is being celebrated for his acting and community building, with Muppets, co-stars ...
ctvnews.ca/entertainment/article/tim-curry-honoured-by-muppets-for-role-in-muppet-treasure-island/
Cause of death known: This is what Tim Curry died of: About a week after Tim Curry's death, a US media outlet has obtained documents from the Los Angeles ...
focus.de/kultur/stars/todesursache-bekannt-daran-ist-tim-curry-gestorben_d1369464-91fd-4508-8ba1-f743241fa147.html
,regionOfInterest=(660,402)&hash=216c02226bc66a96680329642fa2a4dbd0c41b524088a874a43fbfcb7ac82b95)
Nerdist Sep 10
Tim Curry’s ROCKY HORROR Icon Was a Hero to My LGBTQ Generation: Tim Curry played many roles on stage and screen, but for LGBTQ folks of a certain generation ...
nerdist.com/article/tim-curry-rocky-horror-frank-n-furter-lgbtq-hero/
people.com Aug 26
Broadway Theaters to Dim Lights for Dolly Parton, Tim Curry: Broadway theater will dim their marquees for Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, Glen Hansard and more on Sept ...
hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/arts/broadway-theaters-dim-lights-dolly-parton-tim-curry-1236689632/
Paid articlePaywall
Tim Curry filmed his last movie role before his death: Tim Curry is dead, but his last horror role lives on: In "Stream 2," the cult star gets significantly more ...
merkur.de/boulevard/tim-curry-drehte-seine-letzte-filmrolle-vor-seinem-tod-ab-zr-94463603.html
The cast of “The Rocky Horror Show” on Broadway paid tribute to Tim Curry following Wednesday night’s performance, one day after the actor’s death. Past ... Show more
Carol Burnett pays tribute to her “Annie” co-star Tim Curry, sharing a clip of the pair from the beloved movie on Instagram:
“We had such a wonderful time ... Show more
Have You Ever Wanted to See Pennywise Do the Time Warp With Nigel Thornberry?: On the (bejeweled six-inch platform) heels of my recent roundup of live Rocky ...
thestranger.com/arts/have-you-ever-wanted-to-see-pennywise-do-the-time-warp-with-nigel-thornberry/
people.com Aug 27
Tim Curry Reveled in the Love for His Wild Thornberrys Character, Sir Nigel Thornberry, in One of His Final Instagram Posts
people.com/tim-curry-reveled-in-love-for-wild-thornberries-character-one-of-his-final-instagram-posts-12068795
Transvestite, horror clown, villain - | these roles made Tim Curry famous: Tim Curry has died at the age of 80. His performance in the "Rocky Horror Picture ...
stern.de/kultur/film/tim-curry--mit-diesen-rollen-wurde-er-als-schauspieler-bekannt-38166646.html
ICYMI: Tim Curry blessed us with a number of brilliant performances, but his very best was in a beloved comedy that was a box office flop ... Show more
Tim Curry's Best Performance Came In A Beloved Box Office Flop - SlashFilm
Tim Curry's Best Performance Came In A Beloved Box Office Flop - SlashFilm
Tim Curry blessed us with a number of brilliant performances, but his very best was in a beloved comedy that was a box office flop.
Read More Here👉 Tim Curry's Best Performance Came In A Beloved Box Office Flop - SlashFilm
Tim Curry’s Official Cause of Death Confirmed: Tim Curry's cause of death has officially been confirmed according to medical reports from the Los Angeles ...
screenrant.com/tim-curry-official-cause-of-death/
DiscussingFilm Aug 28
People have placed red balloons at the location where Tim Curry filmed the opening of ‘IT’ after his tragic passing.
(via: @HCGSHOW )
OpinionVoices: Tim Curry gave us more than ‘Rocky Horror.’ He gave outsiders a place to belong.
sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2026/09/04/voices-tim-curry-gave-outsiders/
ICYMI: Tim Curry blessed us with a number of brilliant performances, but his very best was in a beloved comedy that was a box office flop ... Show more
Tim Curry's Best Performance Came In A Beloved Box Office Flop - SlashFilm
Tim Curry's Best Performance Came In A Beloved Box Office Flop - SlashFilm
Christmas won't be the same this year. 💔 Back in January, we lost Catherine O'Hara, who played Kevin's mum in the Home Alone films. Then in July ... Show more
10 of Tim Curry's Best Video Game Roles: From Gabriel Knight to Long John Silver, Tim Curry had some amazing roles in video games.
dualshockers.com/tim-currys-best-video-game-roles/
Tim Curry's Cause Of Death Has Been Revealed: The “Rocky Horror Picture Show” star had used a wheelchair since a near-fatal stroke in 2012 required emergency ...
huffpost.com/entry/tim-curry-cause-of-death-revealed_n_6a9885ede4b0f5af0411f7f3
Den of Geek Aug 31
"He offered a combination of gravitas and good, and at the height of his career, the British-born thespian enjoyed immersing himself fully into ... Show more
people.com Aug 28
🔗: people.com/annie-potts-shares-memories-of-tim-curry-as-her-best-man-and-cherished-friend-12069315? Annie Potts is paying tribute to her longtime friend, neighbor and colleague, Tim Curry.
📷️: Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage
Read more here: people.com/annie-potts-shares-memories-of-tim-curry-as-her-best-man-and-cherished-friend-12069315?taid=6a917cf89b89c20001d07505
First Up: Ford has a warning for American farmers amid trade war: In today's First Up: Canadians missing after flashfloods in Nepal and remembering Tim Curry and ...
thestar.com/news/morning-digest/first-up-ford-has-a-warning-for-american-farmers-amid-trade-war/article_edb5703b-c7e3-451a-a670-57a7029436e3.html
aka.ms Sep 03
🕯️ The entertainment world is paying tribute to Tim Curry following news of his passing at age 80. #TimCurry #Hollywood #Tribute His resilience and passion were ... Show more
OBITUARY | Tim Curry, actor famed for ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’, dead at 80: The Tony Award-winning actor died peacefully on Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles ...
ebx.sh/HP0TII
Tim Curry Virgo: You can count on them. Virgos are known for being reliable, principled, and extremely organized. Born between August 23 and September 23 (note ...
elle.fr/Astrologie/Dossier-Astro/stars-nees-sous-le-signe-de-la-vierge/Tim-Curry-Vierge
You Might Not Realise Tim Curry Played One Of Disney's Most Underrated Villains: As fans reflect on Tim Curry’s best performances, there’s one that definitely ...
huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/tim-curry-disney-villain-underrated_uk_6a9000abe4b0229baac4ecb2
people.com Aug 28
🔗: people.com/clue-lesley-ann-warren-says-tim-curry-flirtatious-and-nasty-12069022? Lesley Ann Warren is remembering her beloved 'Clue' costar Tim Curry.
📷: Paramount/Kobal/Shutterstock; PARAMOUNT ... Show more
people.com/clue-lesley-ann-warren-says-tim-curry-flirtatious-and-nasty-12069022?taid=6a90d8e8382e380001f11078
people.com/clue-lesley-ann-warren-says-tim-curry-flirtatious-and-nasty-12069022?taid=6a90d8e8382e380001f11078
Globe at a glance: From US pledging $500,000 for Nepal floods to Meta’s teen safety settlement
firstpost.com/world/globe-at-a-glance-from-us-pledging-500000-for-nepal-floods-to-metas-teen-safety-settlement-14041063.html
Vogue Aug 26
Time Warp! 50 Years On, See Rare Photos From ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’: Despite being a box-office flop, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” went on to become ...
vogue.com/slideshow/rocky-horror-picture-show-rare-unseen-photos
He embodied the Rocky Horror: On the death of Tim Curry: He played the fascinating, sweet transvestite in the "Rocky Horror Picture Show," performed Shakespeare ...
faz.net/aktuell/feuilleton/musik-und-buehne/er-verkoerperte-den-rocky-horror-zum-tod-von-tim-curry-201163896.html
He had to swerve questions from Ivana Trump and mocked a claim from the future president.
Read more: Not Found | HuffPost
Tim Curry was not an actor who dissolved into a part. Instead, his roles most often became filtered through his distinctive look: an elastic grin and ... Show more
washingtonpost.com
washingtonpost.com
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a $4 VOD: The Rocky Horror Picture Show Reviews #RIPTim "Dr. Furter is played by a British actor named Tim Curry, who bears a certain resemblance to ... Show more
Tim Curry 'wanted to die' after being left paralysed and struggling to speak: Rocky Horror star Tim Curry would have seen death 'as a relief' insiders say ...
metro.co.uk/2026/08/27/tim-curry-wanted-die-left-paralysed-struggling-speak-29473375/
Miss Piggy’s Former Lover Tim Curry Is an Honorary Muppet: Tim Curry might not have been the love of Miss Piggy’s life, but he still won the hearts of all the ...
vulture.com/article/tim-curry-muppets-tribute.html
The Cheshire-born actor whose larger-than-life villains lit up screens: RIP Tim Curry
cheshire-live.co.uk/news/chester-cheshire-news/cheshire-born-actor-whose-larger-34524847
Whatever Tim Curry Was Doing, He Was Having Fun: The actor could make all of his characters delightful to watch, no matter how sinister or strange.
theatlantic.com/culture/2026/08/tim-curry-death-appreciation-clue/688442/
TVLine Sep 01
5 Best Tim Curry TV Shows, Ranked: Tim Curry may be best known for some big movies, but he also worked on a sprawling list of TV shows, including It ...
tvline.com/2248560/tim-curry-best-tv-shows-ranked/
TVLine Sep 02
Tim Curry And Annie Potts Co-Starred In Forgotten '90s Sitcom: In 1997, Tim Curry and Annie Potts starred in the sitcom Over the Top. Unfortunately ...
tvline.com/2249296/tim-curry-annie-potts-90s-sitcom-over-the-top/
Actor Tim Curry, known for his role as Dr. Frank N. Furter in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," among others, has died at the age of 80 ... Show more
Double Fine Productions Makes Brutal Legend Free for 666 Minutes to Honor Tim Curry
ign.com/articles/double-fine-productions-makes-brutal-legend-free-for-666-minutes-to-honor-tim-curry
Princess Diana's Surprising Admission About Rocky Horror To Tim Curry Will Shock You
huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/tim-curry-princess-diana-rocky-horror_uk_6a8f0c5de4b0a9d5e57c3e2c
Tim Curry in his own words: Here are 13 touching and funny quotes from the late actor - including on Rocky Horror
scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/film-and-tv/tim-curry-in-his-own-words-here-are-13-touching-and-funny-quotes-from-the-late-actor-including-on-rocky-horror-8944776
Tim Curry made a career out of embracing the gonzo, and, in doing so, he gave generations of viewers permission to embrace it, too.
Read More Here👉 Why Tim Curry Was One Of The Most Inspiring Actors To Ever Live - SlashFilm
people.com Aug 29
🔗: people.com/jenifer-lewis-shares-tributes-to-jackie-s-back-costars-dolly-parton-and-tim-curry-12071712? Jenifer Lewis is paying tribute to her former 'Jackie’s Back' costars Dolly Parton and Tim Curry, who both died at 80 on Aug. 25 ... Show more
people.com/jenifer-lewis-shares-tributes-to-jackie-s-back-costars-dolly-parton-and-tim-curry-12071712?taid=6a931bd09b89c20001d07d67
people.com/jenifer-lewis-shares-tributes-to-jackie-s-back-costars-dolly-parton-and-tim-curry-12071712?taid=6a931bd09b89c20001d07d67
OpinionObituary for Tim Curry: This castle ghost is very flamboyant: He loved playing villains, but with style and elegant wit. His role in the glam musical "The Rocky ...
taz.de/Nachruf-auf-Tim-Curry/!6207653/
Tim Curry got the same greeting from Eric Idle every time they met: “Butlers and villains.”
Those were the only two roles Hollywood had for a British actor ... Show more
Tim Curry Was Never Not Having Fun
Tim Curry Was Never Not Having Fun
people.com Aug 26
🔗: people.com/tim-curry-credited-masseur-saving-life-during-stroke-11826099? Tim Curry had a near-fatal stroke in 2012.
Despite the severity of his condition, the actor recalls feeling like everything was fine and being ... Show more
people.com/tim-curry-credited-masseur-saving-life-during-stroke-11826099?taid=6a8f13e6f5d68000016ffc31
people.com/tim-curry-credited-masseur-saving-life-during-stroke-11826099?taid=6a8f13e6f5d68000016ffc31
TVLine Aug 27
Tim Curry's Criminal Minds Role Explained: If you thought a supernatural, toddler-eating clown was the most terrifying role Tim Curry ever played on TV ...
tvline.com/2245463/tim-curry-criminal-minds-role-explained/
Among Tim Curry's many, many memorable roles was this Star Wars villain, whom the celebrated actor portrayed in animated form.
Read More Here👉 The Legendary Star Wars Villain You Forgot Tim Curry Played - SlashFilm
Tim Curry death: Susan Sarandon remembers Rocky Horror co-star as ‘sexy original’ in moving tribute
independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/tim-curry-death-susan-sarandon-rocky-horror-b3040186.html
ICYMI: The cult success of The Rocky Horror Picture Show helped turn Tim Curry into an icon. Here's what the late star thought of the film's fandom ... Show more
How Tim Curry Really Felt About The Rocky Horror Picture Show's Fans - SlashFilm
How Tim Curry Really Felt About The Rocky Horror Picture Show's Fans - SlashFilm
The Bulwark Aug 28
Dolly Parton’s Literacy Miracle: Plus: RIP, Tim Curry.
thebulwark.com/p/dolly-parton-literacy-miracle
Goodbye, Dolly; goodbye, Curry. LGBTQ+ fans say farewell to two allies: America is mourning the deaths of Tim Curry and Dolly Parton this week ...
eu.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/08/29/lgbtq-community-mourns-tim-curry-dolly-parton-deaths/91526646007/
TVLine Aug 27
Tim Curry Played A Classic DC Comics Villain On A Hit TV Series: One of Tim Curry's more underrated performances was as the voice of talk show host G ...
tvline.com/2245399/tim-curry-played-classic-dc-comics-villain-g-gordon-godfrey-young-justice/
CBS Mornings : Tim Curry, who starred in movies like “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” “Clue,” “Annie” and “IT,” died at age 80.
His formidable career ... Show more
Few actors excel at playing villains like Tim Curry did, and he played an especially delicious one in this '80s fantasy flick.
Read More Here👉 Tim Curry Played A Scene-Stealing Villain In One Of The Best '80s Fantasy Movies - SlashFilm
Dolly Parton and Tim Curry both died at age 80 on the same day, prompting fans to react to the coincidence and mourn two entertainment legends ... Show more
Dolly Parton and Tim Curry die at 80 on the same day, fans react
Dolly Parton and Tim Curry die at 80 on the same day, fans react