‘He could arch both eyebrows and curl his lips in every direction all at once’: Tim Curry’s five best screen roles
The Guardian reflects on the career of actor Tim Curry, highlighting his iconic performances in films like The Rocky Horror Picture Show and It. The piece celebrates his unique physical acting style and ability to portray memorable, outsized characters.
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Tim Curry is a significant figure in cult cinema, and this retrospective honors his lasting influence on pop culture.
Terrifying a generation … Tim Curry in Stephen King’s It Terrifying a generation … Tim Curry in Stephen King’s It Movies ‘He could arch both eyebrows and curl his lips in every direction all at once’: Tim Curry’s five best screen roles The actor fully embraced his physical talents and outsized personality with a line in theatrical baddies teetering deliciously on the edge of serious and silly
Tim Curry, star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Stephen King’s It, dies aged 80 Tim Curry on sexuality, surviving a stroke – and 50 years of stardom Clowns, corsets and kings: Tim Curry – a life in pictures
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