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Timothy James Curry (19 April 1946 – 25 August 2026) was an British and American actor, voice actor and singer. He is known for working in a diverse range of theatre, film, and television, most often portraying villainous characters. Curry rose to prominence with his portrayal of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), reprising the role he had originated in the 1973 London and the 1974 Los Angeles stage productions of The Rocky Horror Show. His other stage work includes various roles in the original West End production of Hair, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the 1980 Broadway production of Amadeus, the Pirate King in the 1982 West End production of The Pirates of Penzance, Alan Swann in the Broadway production of My Favourite Year, and King Arthur in Broadway and West End productions of Spamalot from 2005 to 2007. Curry received further acclaim for his film and television roles, including as Rooster Hannigan in the film adaptation of Annie (1982), as Darkness in the fantasy film Legend (1985), as Wadsworth in the mystery comedy film Clue (1985), as Pennywise the Dancing Clown in the horror miniseries It (1990), as the Concierge in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992), and Long John Silver in Muppet Treasure Island (1996). Curry has also gained acclaim as a voice actor. His roles in animation include Captain Hook on the Fox series Peter Pan & the Pirates (1990–1991), Hexxus in the fantasy film FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992), Sir Nigel Thornberry on the Nickelodeon series The Wild Thornberrys (1998–2004) and Palpatine on Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2013–2014).
Tim Curry
Mr. Salt
for Mr. Salt in Steven Spielberg's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
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A poor girl named Charlie Bucket discovers a golden ticket hidden in a chocolate bar, granting her entry into the mysterious and magical chocolate factory of the eccentric Willy Wonka. Alongside four other ticket winners, Charlie embarks on a wondrous tour through impossible rooms filled with edible landscapes, fizzy lifting drinks, and technological marvels. As the children encounter increasingly fantastical attractions, their true characters are revealed through temptation and consequence. Wonka observes each child carefully, testing their virtue and imagination. Charlie's genuine kindness and wonder stand in stark contrast to the greed and entitlement of his companions. Through whimsy and darker undertones, the story explores themes of innocence, ambition, and what truly matters in life, building toward a surprising revelation about Wonka's ultimate intentions for his factory's future.
