Tim Curry, the three-time Tony-nominated actor best known for his role as Dr Frank-N-Furter in the cult film The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died at the age of 80, according to the BBC and Al Jazeera.
Key facts
- Tim Curry has died at the age of 80.
- He was best known for playing Dr Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
- Curry was a three-time Tony nominee.
- His death was reported by the BBC and Al Jazeera.
Tim Curry, the actor best known for playing Dr Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died at the age of 80, according to reports from the BBC and Al Jazeera.
Curry was best known for playing the outlandish Frank-N-Furter in the cult film, the BBC and Al Jazeera reported.
Curry was also a three-time Tony nominee, according to Al Jazeera.
Why it matters
Curry was widely known for his role in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, a film described by the BBC and Al Jazeera as a cult classic, and was a three-time Tony nominee.
Frequently asked questions
How old was Tim Curry when he died?
Tim Curry died at the age of 80, according to reports from the BBC and Al Jazeera.
What was Tim Curry best known for?
He was best known for playing Dr Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic musical The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Did Tim Curry receive any major theatre recognition?
Yes. According to Al Jazeera, Curry was a three-time Tony nominee.