Tim Curry
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Gender: Male
Place of Birth: Grappenhall, England, UK
Biography:
Timothy James Curry, an English actor and singer, has had a dynamic career in theatre, film, and television. Known for his captivating portrayals of villainous characters, Curry first rose to prominence with his role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the iconic 1975 cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show. He had previously originated this eccentric character in both the 1973 London and the 1974 Los Angeles stage productions of The Rocky Horror Show.
His diverse stage career includes performances such as 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 an unforgettable King Arthur in both Broadway and West End productions of Spamalot from 2005 to 2007.
Further cementing his place among the greats, Curry's film and television roles include Rooster Hannigan in the beloved 1982 movie adaptation of Annie, Darkness in the fantasy film Legend (1985), Wadsworth in the mystery comedy film Clue (1985), Pennywise the Dancing Clown in the horror miniseries It (1990), and Long John Silver in Muppet Treasure Island (1996).
In addition to his on-screen talents, Curry has also made a name for himself as a voice actor. He provided Captain Hook's menacing voice on the Fox series Peter Pan & the Pirates (1990–1991), brought life to the villainous Hexxus in the fantasy film FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992), lent his distinguished tones to Sir Nigel Thornberry on Nickelodeon's The Wild Thornberrys (1998–2004), and portrayed Emperor Palpatine in Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2013–2014).
Throughout his illustrious career, Tim Curry has not only entertained audiences around the world but also solidified himself as a versatile and talented performer in the world of entertainment.
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