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TODAY’S CLUE: X = O
ANSWER: “I WANT TO ESTABLISH A WIDE RANGE AND PLAY ALL KINDS OF PARTS. IT’S THAT SORT OF ACTING CAREER I REALLY RESPECT.” — TIM CURRY
Tim Curry
April 19, 1946 • 80 years old • English Actor & Singer
🎭 A Distinctive Performer
Tim Curry is an English actor and singer known for his unmistakable voice and memorable performances across film, television, theater, and animation. His career has ranged from outrageous comedy and musicals to villains, mysteries, family films, and extensive voice acting.
🇬🇧 From Stage to Stardom
Curry was born in Grappenhall, England, and studied English and drama at the University of Birmingham. After graduating, he pursued acting professionally and appeared in the London production of Hair before landing the stage role that would transform his career.
👄 The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Curry originated the role of Dr. Frank N. Furter in the stage musical The Rocky Horror Show in 1973. He returned to the role in the 1975 film The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which developed a huge cult following and made his performance one of the most recognizable of his career.
🎬 From Clue to Home Alone 2
Curry built an unusually varied film career. He played Wadsworth the butler in Clue, the terrifying Pennywise in the television adaptation of Stephen King’s It, and hotel concierge Mr. Hector in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. His other films include Legend, Annie, and Muppet Treasure Island.
🎤 A Music Career Too
Curry also pursued a recording career and released several solo albums beginning in the late 1970s. His music combined rock, pop, and theatrical influences, demonstrating that his distinctive singing voice extended well beyond the musical roles that first made him famous.
🎙️ An Unmistakable Voice
Curry became a prolific voice actor, appearing in animated series, films, and video games. His credits include The Wild Thornberrys and numerous villainous characters, with his theatrical delivery making his voice nearly as recognizable as his on screen performances.
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