Tim Curry Through The Years: Photos Of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Actor Then & Now

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June 19, 2023 9:00AM EDT

See photos of Tim Curry the iconic ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ actor through the years.

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Tim Curry

Tim Curry — Tim Curry, born on April 19, 1946, is a British actor known for his work on stage and screen. Tim rose to fame in the early 1970s, playing the role of Frank-N-Furter in the 1973 musical ‘The Rocky Horror Show,’ a spoof of 1930s science fiction and B horror movies. He reprised the role in 1975 for the film version — ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show.’

The actor earned an immense following in the years after ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show.’ He went on to earn a number of Tony awards for his work on stage, and continued to act in films like ‘Clue’ along with cameo appearances in films like ‘Home Alone 2: Lost In New York.’

As the years went on, Tim started doing more voiceover work. In July 2012, he suffered a stroke, which left him partially paralyzed. Since that time, he rarely makes public appearances, but he is still beloved by legions and generations of fans. Take a look at Tim Curry through the years with this gallery!

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Tim Curry in ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’

Tim Curry in ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ — Tim Curry as Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 film ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show.’ Tim played the role in the 1973 musical — ‘The Rocky Horror Show.’

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Tim Curry in ‘Clue’

Tim Curry in ‘Clue’ — Tim Curry in 1985’s ‘Clue.’ He played Wadsworth in one of his best known roles.

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Tim Curry in ‘Pass The Ammo’

Tim Curry in ‘Pass The Ammo’ — Tim Curry in 1988’s ‘Pass The Ammo.’ He played Rev. Ray Porter in the comedy.

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Tim Curry in ‘Home Alone 2: Lost In New York’

Tim Curry in ‘Home Alone 2: Lost In New York’ — James Cole, Rob Schneider, Tim Curry, Dana Ivey, Fred Krause in 1992’s ‘Home Alone 2: Lost In New York.’ Tim appeared in a cameo as the concierge of a hotel.

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Tim Curry in ‘Muppet Treasure Island’

Tim Curry in ‘Muppet Treasure Island’ — Tim Curry in ‘Muppet Treasure Island.’ He played Long John Silver in the 1996 film.

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Tim Curry in ‘Addams Family Reunion

Tim Curry in ‘Addams Family Reunion — Jerry Messing, Tim Curry, Nicole Fugere (front), Carel Struycken, Daryl Hannah, Patrick Thomas in ‘Addams Family Reunion’ in 1998. Tim Curry played Gomez Addams.

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Tim Curry & Marcia Hurwitz

Tim Curry & Marcia Hurwitz — Tim Curry and Marcia Hurwitz at the opening of the Broadway Play, “Steel Magnolias” on April 4, 2005. The two were rumored to have dated in the mid 2000s.

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Tim Curry Seen Out & About

Tim Curry Seen Out & About — Tim Curry seen in September 2006 leaving Nobu in London. He smiled at cameras before getting into a car.

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Tim Curry at the Museum of The Moving Image Salute to Alec Baldwin

Tim Curry at the Museum of The Moving Image Salute to Alec Baldwin — Tim Curry attends the Museum of The Moving Image Salute to Alec Baldwin on February 28, 2011. The photo was taken just over one year before the actor suffered a stroke in July 2012 that left him parially paralyzed. He has since used a wheelchair and has difficulty speaking.

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