Tim Curry Net Worth

What is Tim Curry's Net Worth?

Tim Curry is a British actor, singer, and composer who has a net worth of $8 million. Tim Curry's career has spanned more than five decades across film, television, stage, and music. Best known for his flamboyant and magnetic performances, Curry first achieved international fame as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" (1975), a role he originated in the London and Broadway stage productions of "The Rocky Horror Show." His portrayal of the gender-bending mad scientist made him a cultural icon and remains one of the most recognizable performances in film history.

Following that breakout success, Curry built a remarkably diverse career. On screen, he starred in "Clue" (1985) as the manic butler Wadsworth, played Pennywise the Clown in the 1990 TV adaptation of Stephen King's "It," and appeared in films like "Legend," "Annie," "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," and "The Hunt for Red October." Known for his sharp wit and commanding presence, he seamlessly shifted between comedy, horror, and drama.

In addition to acting, Curry released several solo albums in the late 1970s and early 1980s, showcasing his powerful singing voice and theatrical flair. He also became a prolific voice actor, lending his distinctive voice to dozens of animated shows and video games, including "FernGully: The Last Rainforest," "Duckman," and "Gargoyles."

Though he suffered a major stroke in 2012, Curry has continued to make public appearances and perform voice work. His career is widely celebrated for its range, charisma, and enduring influence on both stage and screen.

Early Life and Education

Tim Curry was born on April 19, 1946, in Cheshire, England, to school secretary Patricia and Royal Navy chaplain James. He had an older sister named Judith, a concert pianist. Growing up, Curry spent most of his time in Plymouth. When he was 12, his father passed away, and the family subsequently moved to South London. There, Curry attended boarding school. He went on to attend Kingswood School in Bath, Somerset, where he became a skilled boy soprano. For his higher education, Curry went to the University of Birmingham, from which he graduated with a combined degree in English and drama in 1968.

Theater Career

Curry began his long and illustrious career on stage after graduating from college in 1968. That year, he landed his first full-time role as part of the original London cast of the musical "Hair." It was on the production that he met Richard O'Brien, who would go on to pen Curry's next full-time role, Dr. Frank-N-Furter, in the musical "The Rocky Horror Show." The show was an instant smash upon its premiere in 1973, with Curry's portrayal of the diabolical mad scientist and transvestite launching him to fame. He continued playing the character in productions of "The Rocky Horror Show" in Los Angeles and on Broadway. Following that, Curry portrayed famed dadaist Tristan Tzara in another hit show, Tom Stoppard's "Travesties." His success only continued over the decades. In 1981, he portrayed the titular character in the original Broadway production of "Amadeus," earning his first Tony Award nomination. The following year, Curry played the Pirate King in Joe Papp's version of "The Pirates of Penzance." Throughout the remainder of the decade, he appeared in such productions as "The Rivals," "The Threepenny Opera," "Dalliance," and "Me and My Girl."

In the early 90s, Curry gained acclaim for his portrayal of Alan Swann in the Broadway musical adaptation of "My Favorite Year," and received his second Tony nomination. Starting off the 21st  century, he played Scrooge in a musical version of "A Christmas Carol." Curry had his next huge success in 2004 when he began playing King Arthur in the Monty Python musical "Spamalot." For his work, he earned his third Tony nomination and also received an Olivier Award nomination. Among Curry's other stage credits is Eric Idle's "What About Dick?"

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Film Career

Curry made his feature film debut in 1975, reprising his role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the musical adaptation "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." In the years after that, he appeared in the horror film "The Shout," the drama "Times Square," John Huston's adaptation of the musical "Annie," and the British drama "The Ploughman's Lunch." Curry had one of his most notable years on film in 1985, when he starred as the Lord of Darkness in the fantasy adventure "Legend" and as Wadsworth the butler in the mystery comedy "Clue." A few years later, he played Reverend Ray Porter in the televangelism spoof comedy "Pass the Ammo."

At the beginning of the 90s, Curry appeared in the submarine thriller "The Hunt for Red October" and the comedy "Oscar." He also had memorable roles in "Passed Away" and "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York." Curry's other credits during the decade include "The Three Musketeers," "The Shadow," and "Muppet Treasure Island." In the 21st century, Curry has appeared in such films as "Charlie's Angels," "Scary Movie 2," "Ritual," "Kinsey," and "Burke & Hare." Additionally, he has lent his voice to numerous animated films, including "Valiant," "The Chosen One," and "Gingerclown."

Television Career

On the small screen in the 70s, Curry starred in the BBC television film "Three Men in a Boat" and the historical drama miniseries "Will Shakespeare." He starred in several more television films the next decade, including "Oliver Twist," "Blue Money," and "The Worst Witch." In 1990, Curry starred as the homicidal Pennywise the Clown in the two-part miniseries adaptation of Stephen King's "It." He also began voicing main characters on the animated series "Peter Pan and the Pirates" and "Wake, Rattle & Roll." Curry had voice roles on a surfeit of other shows throughout the decade, including but not limited to "The Pirates of Darkwater"; "The Legend of Prince Valiant"; "Captain Planet and the Planeteers"; "Mighty Max"; "Superhuman Samurai Syber-Squad"; "The Mask: The Animated Series"; "Mighty Ducks"; "Jumanji"; and "The Wild Thornberrys." In live-action roles, he starred in the CBS two-part miniseries "Titanic" and on the short-lived ABC sitcom "Over the Top."

In the early 00s, Curry appeared in the historical miniseries "Attila," starred in the television film "Wolf Girl," and played the lead role on the short-lived remake of the series "Family Affair." Meanwhile, his voice-acting credits included "Redwall: Mattimeo," "Teamo Supremo," and "The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius." Curry went on to appear in episodes of such popular shows as "Monk," "Will & Grace," "Psych," and "Criminal Minds." Elsewhere, he had voice roles on the animated shows "Eloise," "Young Justice," "Transformers: Rescue Bots," "Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja," and "Star Wars: The Clone Wars," among others.

Music Career

As a singer, Curry released his debut album, "Read My Lips," in 1978. An album of mostly covers, it includes his idiosyncratic rendition of the Beatles' "I Will." In 1979, Curry released his second album, "Fearless," which was his most commercially successful. His third and final album, "Simplicity," came out in 1981. Curry also did tours of North America and Europe. In 2010, a previously unreleased album he recorded in 1976, entitled "From the Vaults," was made available for digital download.

Personal Life

Since 1988, Curry has lived in Los Angeles. After having a major stroke in 2012, he began using a wheelchair. Despite the handicap, he still manages to sing at events and make appearances at fan conventions.

Real Estate

Tim has a penchant for selling homes in LA to very famous actors.

• In 2005, Tim sold an LA home to actress Christina Ricci for $1.695 million.
• In 2006, Tim paid $2 million for a home in LA's Los Feliz neighborhood. He bought the home from "Frasier" actor David Hyde Pierce. Tim owned this home until April 2014, when he sold it for $3.2 million.
• In November 2004, Tim paid $3.325 million for a home in LA that he sold in September 2011 to Robert Pattinson for $6.275 million.

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