How a Lie & Mum Inspired Tim Curry to Fame
Tim Curry shocked, beguiled, outraged and seduced the world as the fishnet-wearing transvestite Frank-N-Furter.
TL;DR
- Tim Curry, known for his role as Frank-N-Furter, died at 80.
- His career included iconic roles in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Annie, Legend, Home Alone 2, and Stephen King's It.
- Curry suffered a stroke in 2012, which curtailed his acting career but he continued voice work.
- He believed his role as Frank-N-Furter gave 'permission to be different' to many teenagers.
- Born in Cheshire, England, his father was a Royal Navy chaplain.
- He lied to get a part in the original production of Hair.
- Curry's work on Rocky Horror led to a record deal and albums.
- He was nominated for a Tony Award for his role in Amadeus on Broadway.
- He also starred in stage productions of The Pirates of Penzance and designed gardens for Freddie Mercury.