Tim Curry

Timothy James “Tim” Curry is an English actor and musician who has worked in theatre, television and films. He is best known for portraying Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the cult film, ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’, a role he had already been portraying in the stage productions on which the film had been based. Due to his intense eyes, facial hair and expressions which he can contour to menacing effects, he often finds himself a likely choice to play villainous roles. Even as a student he had decided to pursue acting as a career and studied English and drama at the University of Birmingham. He began his acting career as a theatre artist and landed his first big role in the musical ‘Hair’. He was chosen to play Dr. Frank N. Furter in the stage production ‘The Rocky Horror Show’, and he brought to life the wicked and cruel mad scientist. This made him a much sought after stage artist and a cult star. He played the famous dadaist Tristan Tzara in the stage production ‘Travesties’ which won him rave reviews. Soon he forayed into films and reprised his role of the villain in the movie ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ further establishing his reputation as a talented actor.