Classic Curry Roles

"He takes no prisoners — it's his world and you just happen to live in it. He doesn't leave much air in the room. And I enjoyed that because it was so not like me, really.” - Tim Curry on playing Dr Frank N Furter

📰: LA Times (2025)

“I’m very aware that I’m lucky,” he says. “I’m astonished actually at how ambitious I’ve been. I didn’t think of myself as ambitious at all.”

Comedy has been important for him as a performer. But more recently it’s become a “coping mechanism”, too. In 2012, at 67, he had a severe stroke, leaving his left side paralysed. He is grateful that he didn’t lose his speech. Making other people laugh is clearly a thrill for him – his conversation is full of cutting remarks, punchlines and exemplary voice work. How did his stroke change his outlook on life? “The day before I had the stroke, I smoked three packs of Marlboro Reds,” he says. “I won’t be doing that again!”

Between the stroke and the pandemic, Curry had what he describes as “an appalling amount of time to reflect”. Vagabond is the result, a witty page-turner, full of life. Come for the career, stay for the celebrity encounters: impromptu dinners with David Bowie after stage performances of The Rocky Horror Show; working through bowls of co***ne at Studio 54 with Truman Capote and Andy Warhol (Carly Simon, also present, did not partake); and a hilariously catty encounter with Donald Trump on the set of Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (we’ll get to that, don’t worry).

Happy Birthday to Tim Curry!
Born in 1946, Tim Curry is a legendary actor, singer, and performer whose talent and charisma have made him a beloved icon across film, stage, and television.

From his unforgettable role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show to classics like Clue, It, and Legend, he’s delivered performances that are bold, captivating, and timeless.
With his distinctive voice, magnetic presence, and fearless creativity, Tim Curry has inspired generations of artists and fans alike.

His legacy in entertainment is a celebration of individuality, imagination, and pure brilliance.

Wishing Tim Curry a birthday as extraordinary, theatrical, and iconic as his remarkable career!