Tim Curry, iconic character actor and 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' star, dies at 80
- Tim Curry, known for playing distinctive villains on stage and screen, died Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles at age 80.
- Curry was most recognized for playing Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the stage musical 'The Rocky Horror Show' which premiered in 1973, and later in the 1975 cult-classic film.
- Curry suffered a stroke in 2012 that left him in a wheelchair.
- He earned three Tony nominations for 'Spamalot,' 'My Favorite Year,' and 'Amadeus,' and received a Primetime Emmy nomination in 1994.
- Other notable roles included Pennywise in 'It' and the concierge in 'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.'
Tim Curry, a character actor renowned for creating distinctive villains on stage and screen, has died at age 80. He passed away Tuesday night at his home in Los Angeles, according to his longtime manager and friend Marcia Hurwitz. No cause of death was disclosed.
Curry is best known for originating the role of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the stage musical "The Rocky Horror Show," which premiered in 1973 at the Royal Court Theatre in London before moving to Broadway. He reprised the role in the 1975 cult-classic film, which also starred Barry Bostwick, Meat Loaf, and Susan Sarandon. The show became a cultural phenomenon, known for its LGBTQ+ representation and iconic moments including the song "The Time Warp."
Beyond Rocky Horror, Curry had a prolific career in theater and film. He earned three Tony Award nominations for "Spamalot," "My Favorite Year," and "Amadeus," and received a Primetime Emmy nomination in 1994. His other notable film roles included Pennywise in "It" and the concierge in "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York." Curry suffered a stroke in 2012 that left him using a wheelchair for the remainder of his life.
《洛基恐怖秀》明星蒂姆·柯瑞去世，享年80岁
蒂姆·柯瑞是一位以塑造舞台和银幕上独特反派角色而闻名的性格演员，享年80岁。他于周二晚间在洛杉矶家中去世，根据他的长期经理和朋友玛西娅·赫维茨的说法。未披露死因。
柯瑞最著名的是在舞台剧《洛基恐怖秀》中首次饰演弗兰克博士，该剧于1973年在伦敦皇家法院剧院首演，随后登陆百老汇。他在1975年的邪典电影中重新饰演该角色，该电影还由巴里·博斯威克、肉饼和苏珊·萨兰登主演。该剧成为文化现象，以其LGBTQ+代表性和标志性时刻而闻名，包括歌曲《时间扭曲》。
除了《洛基恐怖秀》外，柯瑞在戏剧和电影中拥有多产的职业生涯。他因《圣杯骑士》《我最喜欢的年份》和《莫扎特》获得三次托尼奖提名，并在1994年获得艾美奖提名。他的其他著名电影角色包括《它》中的小丑潘尼怀斯和《小鬼当家2：迷失纽约》中的礼宾员。柯瑞在2012年中风，此后余生都需要使用轮椅。