Tim Curry (photo of the actor can be seen below) is a famous English actor, singer and composer. During his career, he played a large number of roles in numerous films, voiced characters in cartoons and computer games. Thanks to the peculiar sound of his voice, the actor most often got the roles of villains and rather characteristic characters.
Actor biography
Tim Curry was born to Methodist Navy Chaplain James Curry in Cheshire, England. He was not alone in the family, but also had an older sister (she died about fifteen years ago from a brain tumor). Curry graduated from the University of Cambridge, where he studied drama and English. After some time, the actor entered the University of Birmingham, graduating with honors.
Tim Curry made his first stage appearance in London in 1968 with the Royal Shakespeare Group. In the future, he starred in many films (in his entire career as an actor there were at least fifteen of them, which were remembered for their charismaticcharacters).
It should be noted that the actor has recently retired from work as he suffered a severe stroke about four years ago. Now he moves in a wheelchair, because he was never able to fully restore his body.
The role of Tim Curry in The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Perhaps one of Curry's most memorable roles was Fank n Furter from The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Tim Curry played here an eccentric transvestite who lives in a huge old mansion. It is here that newlyweds traveling around the country stop. They are drawn into a cycle of events, as a result of which they are simply shocked by the recklessness of actions that are simply not acceptable in a decent society.
The film itself was released in 1975. It was directed by Jim Sharman. Along with Jim Curry, actors such as Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Richard O'Bien and others played in it. It should be noted that in 1973 a similar musical with the same name was released (one might even say that it was the prototype of the film). It was he who laid the foundation for paintings in this style, and he himself became a classic of films of this genre. It can be said that Curry was at the origins.
Role in the movie “It”
Another classic film starring Tim Curry was the film "It" based on the work of Stephen King. The film was shot in the best traditions of the horror of that time (and it was released in 1990). Let's just say that for a teenager, the picture is full of impressions, but if you review it inolder age, the film is less impressive. However, the acting is amazing.
The scary clown was played by Tim Curry. Some experts consider this to be his best and most impressive role (since The Rocky Horror Picture Show). For the first time, children in the fifties (according to the script) faced evil, which takes the form of a clown, and were able to fight back. Thirty years later, “it” reappeared, and adults are already confronting it.
According to many experts, Tim Curry's performance in this film is brilliant. He well conveyed the horror that clowns can inspire (now it is clear why not everyone loves them and does not find them funny), as well as the villainous actions with which he intimidates children. His facial expressions, voice - all this is so creepy that it really cringes.
Other films of the actor
It should be noted and other films in which Tim Curry played. Perhaps one of the most memorable films for children was Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. Here he played Mr. Hector, a villain and a thief who works as a porter at the Plaza Hotel. It is he who gets the younger McCallister, accidentally sitting on the wrong plane. Having fun at the hotel, Kevin did not notice how he was robbed, withdrawing money from a credit card. This was done by the villainous receptionist, played by Tim Curry. “Home Alone 2” is still a favorite Christmas movie for many families thanks to the wonderful performance of the actors.
And below we will list other films in which the actor starred.
- "The Mystery of Moonakr" (2008).
- "Colormagic" (2008).
- "Alice in Wonderland" (2009).
- "Charlie's Angels" (2000).
- "The Addams Family Reunion" (1998).
- "Scream" (1978).
- "The Worst Witch" (1986).
- "The Hunt for Red October".
- "The Deceased" (1992).
- "Lex 2: Supernova" (1996).
- The Three Musketeers (1993).
- "Pebble and Penguin" (1995).
- "Monument Valley: The Last Rainforest" (1990).
- "Fly to the Moon" (2008).
- "Transformers: Rescue Bots" (2011).
- "Hands and Feet for Love" (2010).
In addition to films, Curry voiced the main character of the game Gabriel Knight Gabriel Knight, the shadow hunter, as well as Dr. Frankenstein in the game Frankenstein: Through the Eyes of the Monster. In Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, Curry provided the voice of Satan. So, you can hear the characteristic villainous notes of Curry's voice in several computer games.
Conclusion
Now you know what films Tim Curry starred in, whose filmography is so extensive, as well as some moments from his biography. As you can see, his heroes are most often villains or peculiar characters who have some oddities. Thanks to his appearance and the ability to make the right facial expression, as well as a characteristic voice, Curry could well beat his characters so that almost everyone was remembered by the viewer.
