Tim Curry, iconic character actor and ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ star, dies at 80
- Tim Curry has died at the age of 80.
- He was best known for his role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show.'
- Curry suffered a stroke in 2012 that left him in a wheelchair.
- He passed away at his home in Los Angeles, according to his manager.
Tim Curry, known for playing loony villains for stage and screen, has died at 80. The actor was most recognized as Dr. Frank-N-Furter, playing him first in the stage musical 'The Rocky Horror Show' in 1973, before it was turned into a feature film that went on to be a cult hit for decades. Curry, who suffered a stroke in 2012 that put him in a wheelchair, died Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles.
Curry was known for his colorful portrayals of villains, including Pennywise in 'It.' He earned three Tony nominations for his work in 'Spamalot,' 'My Favorite Year,' and 'Amadeus,' as well as a Primetime Emmy nomination in 1994. His performances were marked by his unique humor and vocal talent.
His role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in 'The Rocky Horror Show' premiered in 1973 at the Royal Court Theatre in London and later moved to Broadway. The show has become a significant part of pop culture, known for its iconic scenes and songs, including 'The Time Warp.'
蒂姆·卡里，这位标志性角色演员和《洛基恐怖秀》明星，享年80岁
蒂姆·卡里因在舞台和银幕上饰演古怪的反派而闻名，享年80岁。这位演员最为人所知的是他在1973年首演的舞台音乐剧《洛基恐怖秀》中饰演的弗兰克-恩-弗特博士，后来该剧改编成电影，成为数十年来的邪典经典。卡里在2012年中风，导致他坐轮椅，他于周二在洛杉矶的家中去世。
卡里以其多彩的反派角色而闻名，包括《它》中的佩尼怀斯。他因在《斯帕马洛特》、《我最喜欢的一年》和《阿马迪乌斯》中的表现获得三项托尼奖提名，并在1994年获得一项黄金时段艾美奖提名。他的表演以独特的幽默感和声乐才能为特点。
他在《洛基恐怖秀》中饰演的弗兰克-恩-弗特博士于1973年在伦敦皇家法院剧院首演，随后转移到百老汇。该剧已成为流行文化的重要组成部分，以其标志性的场景和歌曲而闻名，包括《时间扭曲》。