Random Hollywood Actor Tim Curry And The Mystery Of The Game Boy He Was "Furious" To Lose
Following the passing of actor Tim Curry, media outlets have revisited a famous anecdote about his love for the Nintendo Game Boy. The story, which originated from a 1995 interview, highlights the actor's personal interest in gaming during his prolific career.
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The actor was "never without his Game Boy"
The last few weeks have seen the passing of many famous celebrities, including, notably, the legendary actor, voice actor, and musician Tim Curry, who passed away last month at the age of 80 .
Initially rising to fame for his role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show stage show, Curry would go on to have a tremendous career, both on stage and screen, famously appearing in the 1975 film adaptation of the musical, before landing memorable roles in a range of productions such as Legend (1985), Clue (1985), It (1990), Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992), The Three Musketeers (1993), and Muppet Treasure Island (1996).
As we covered upon his passing, though, his work wasn't just limited to film, TV, or theatre, with the actor also famously providing performances for several video games throughout his career.
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