Tim Curry, actor of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' and 'It', dies at 80
Prolific artist built a career on stage, film, and television
The actor Tim Curry, star of productions such as The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Stephen King's It, died at the age of 80. He was a prolific artist with extensive work on stage, the big screen, and television.
Works and productions
On television, in film, and in theater, the actor headlined productions like Legend, Clue and It. Over five decades of stardom, Curry forged a striking presence across various audiovisual and dramatic formats.
Despite the variety of his career, the actor is forever linked to the flamboyant, campy rock‑n‑roll musical that launched his artistic breakthrough, the role of Dr. Frank‑N‑Furter.
Presence on stage and screen
Moving between musicals, movies, and TV productions is common in the entertainment world, allowing professionals to work in different storytelling languages and cement characters over the years.
In his personal and professional journey, the actor also dealt with surviving a stroke, discussions about sexuality, and living half a century under the spotlight of fame.
With information from The Guardian.
Source: The Guardian