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Tim Curry Biography

Birth Name:Timothy James Curry

Birth Place:Grappenhall, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

Received the Theatregoers' Choice Award for his role in "Spamalot․"
Was nominated for the 1981 Drama Desk Award for Oustanding Actor in a Play for his role in "Amadeus․"
Studied drama at Cambridge and Birmingham University
Quote: "I want to establish a wide range and play all kinds of parts․ It's that sort of acting career I really respect․ I like to turn a sharp left from whatever I've done before because that keeps me awake․ That's why I want to be an actor -- I don't want to play endless variations on one character․"
Quote: "I'm not a conventional leading man at all and have no wish to be․"
Originated the role of Frank 'N' Furter in the 1975 Broadway show "The Rocky Horror Show․"
Provides the narration for the audio book version of Lemony Snicket's "A Series of Unfortunate Events․"

1991Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Performer in a Children's Series: winner
1993American Comedy Award-Funniest Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: nominated
1994Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
1995CableACE-Actor in a Dramatic Series: nominated
1995Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program: nominated
1996Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actor: nominated
1997OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: nominated
1998Annie-Outstanding Individual Achievement for Voice Acting by a Male Performer in an Animated Feature Production: nominated
2013BTVA Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Creation of a New Character (First Time Being Animated): winner
2013BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series: nominated
2015BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Male Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Guest Role - Comedy/Musical: nominated
2015BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Action/Drama: nominated