‘He could arch both eyebrows and curl his lips in every direction all at once’: Tim Curry’s five best screen roles

TL;DR

Curry masterfully portrayed theatrical baddies, skillfully blending seriousness with silliness.
His roles, including Dr. Frank-N-Furter, the Lord of Darkness, Wadsworth, Pennywise, and Long John Silver, are highlighted.
He was noted for his physical acting, outsized personality, and ability to fully embody characters.
Curry's performances were characterized by expressive physicality, such as arching eyebrows and curling lips.
He had a gift for knowing precisely how seriously to take a role, never overdoing it but always committing.
His portrayal of Dr. Frank-N-Furter is described as thrillingly liberated and an irresistibly appealing menace.
Curry's Pennywise the Clown is noted for inculcating coulrophobia in a generation.
His Long John Silver in a Muppets movie demonstrated his full commitment to the make-believe and silliness.

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