Do you know Who is Tim Curry?

Curry, who was born Timothy James Curry on April 19, 1946, is an English actor, singer, and voice actor best known for his portrayal of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the hit stage production “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” He was also known for his roles in the stage plays “Amadeus” and “Spamalot,” as well as the films “Annie” and “Clue.”

Early Life

Curry was born in Grappenhall, Cheshire, England, the son of Patricia, a school secretary, and James, a Royal Navy chaplain. He also has a sister named Judith.
Curry spent most of his childhood in Plymouth, Devon, but moved to South London after his father died. He attended Kingswood School in Bath, Somerset, where he discovered his singing talent. Later, he studied English and Drama at the University of Birmingham, where he discovered his love of acting and graduated in 1968.

Career

Curry’s big break in his career came in 1973 when he was cast as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the London stage production of “The Rocky Horror Show.” The musical comedy was a smash hit and has a cult following. Its success spawned a Broadway production and even a film adaptation titled “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” His portrayal of the outlandish transvestite Dr. Frank-N-Furter catapulted his career to new heights, and the musical’s success increased his net worth.

Curry continued to act on stage and screen following the success of “The Rocky Horror Show.” He had a string of notable projects in the early 1980s, including his Tony-nominated performance in the musical comedy “Amadeus,” as well as joining the cast of “Annie” in 1982 and the mystery film “Clue” in 1985. Curry’s antagonist characters became more well-known in the 1990s. In 1990, he played Stephen King’s infamous clown Pennywise in the miniseries “It,” and in 1991, he voiced Captain Hook in “Peter Pan and the Pirates,” for which he received a Daytime Emmy Award. In the 1990s, he worked on projects such as “The Three Musketeers” and “Muppet Treasure Island.” He also appeared in the films “Sonic the Hedgehog” and “The Rugrats Movie.”

Curry continued to act in the 2000s, appearing in the film “Charlie’s Angels” and the stage production of “Spamalot.” He has also appeared in television shows such as “Criminal Minds,” “Psych,” and “Will and Grace.” His long career as an actor in film, television, and theater helped establish him as an actor and greatly increased his net worth.

Net Worth

Curry’s net worth is $14 million, according to authoritative sources, as of 2018. He amassed such wealth as a result of his years working as an actor in television, film, and theater, as well as as a voice actor.

Relationship Status

Curry’s personal life has been kept private since he suffered a major stroke in July 2012. The unfortunate incident confined him to a wheelchair and hampered his speech.

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