Timothy James Curry, born on the 19 of April, 1946, is a British actor and singer, made famous for his villainous roles, but most recognized for playing the part of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the film “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”.
So how much is Curry’s net worth? As of early 2016 it is reported to be $14 million, gained mostly from his long career as an actor both on the stage, in movies and on television.
Curry, born in Grappenhall, Chesire in England, is the son of James and Patricia. During his childhood years, after his father’s death the family moved to South London, but he gained a scholarship at Kingswood School, a boarding school in Bath, Somerset where his interest in acting and singing started. Later he attended Birmingham University, and graduated with a degree in Drama and English.
Tim Curry Net Worth $14 Million
After his university years, Curry immediately started acting in various theatre productions. His first project was the West End production of “Hair” in 1968, in which he played the character of Woof. Soon after, he joined the Royal Shakespeare Company and starred in “After Haggerty” in 1970. His minor roles in theatre and television started building his name and net worth, but his breakthrough came when he was included in the cast of the stage production of “The Rocky Horror Show.”
In 1973, a friend of Curry whom he met in “Hair” asked him to audition for the role of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Curry eventually got the role even though another actor was already considered for the part. His performance as the transvestite and overly sexual scientist was a hit among fans and critics, and the show immediately became a runaway hit. Eventually the whole crew flew to Los Angeles, California and once again blew away the audiences. The stage production later became a movie, with Curry reprising his role in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”. The show gained a cult following, propelling his career to new heights and also contributing in his wealth.
After the success of “Rocky Horror”, Curry also released solo albums including “Read My Lips”, “Fearless” and “Simplicity. He continued acting on stage, and starred in several well-known theatre productions, including his award-winning performance in “Travesties” (1975-1976), “Amadeus” (1981) and “The Pirates of Penzance (1982) to name a few, all of which contributed to his popularity and net worth.
Curry eventually ventured into movies and television, playing mostly villains such as in the miniseries “It”, “The Three Musketeers” and “Muppet Treasure Island”. With his deep tone, he also lent his voice to several characters in projects like “Peter Pan and Pirates”, “Sonic the Hedgehog” and “The Rugrats Movie”. All of his other endeavours have helped make him well-known in the world of Hollywood, bring him many nominations and awards, and increased his net worth.
In terms of his personal life, Curry is single. In 2012, he suffered a stroke which affected his mobility and speech, but reports say that he is recovering and will come back in 2016 for the FOX production of “Rocky Horror Picture Show”.
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