Tim Curry Biography

For several years, the name of British actor Tim Curry was known only to the privileged few who'd seen his performance as transvestite mad scientist Dr. Frank N. Furter in the stage and screen versions of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. By one of those wondrous quirks of fate, the 1975 Rocky Horror film was resuscitated from its disappointing initial run and became the archetypal "midnight movie," and for nearly two decades its faithful fans have lined up in front of theaters in bizarre costumes and makeup, toting toilet paper and toast (suitable for throwing at the screen). Unlike these fans, Curry was not content to relive his past triumphs, but moved on to such prestige assignments as the role of Mozart in the Broadway production of Amadeus and the part of William Shakespeare in a TV movie biography. A polished farceur, Curry was seen at his best in comedy film roles, notably the repressed music teacher in Oscar (1991) and the supercilious concierge in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992). But audiences must have their villains, and Curry has aimed to please in such insidious roles as Cardinal Richelieu in 1993's Three Musketeers (possibly the most lascivious Richelieu ever -- so much so that Milady De Winter pulls out a knife and threatens to "change his religion.") Curry's heart remained in the theater, and for an unfortunately short period in the early '90s he excelled in the Peter O'Toole role in a musical stage version of the 1982 film My Favorite Year. He has also contributed his vocal talents to such animated cartoon series as Peter Pan and the Pirates, winning an Emmy for his con brio portrayal of Captain Hook. Curry's reputation preceded him when he was hired to give voice to a nasty character on Hanna-Barbera's Paddington Bear cartoon series in 1988; appropriately, even the character's name was Mr. Curry. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

• 1. Wadsworth: You see? Like the Mounties, we always get our man.
  2. Mr. Green: Mrs. Peacock was a man?! [Colonel Mustard slaps Mr. Green, who turns to get slapped by Wadsworth]
  From Clue. Submitted by Emily I (16 days ago)

• 1. Von Talon: Pipsqueak!
  2. Valiant: My name is not Pipsqueak! My name is VALIANT!
  From Valiant. Submitted by Christian B (38 days ago)

• 1. Pennywise: Hahahahahaha say hello to your friends Beverly! Hahaha you'll die if you try to fight us! You'll die if you try!
  From Stephen King's It. Submitted by Hobie P (2 months ago)

• 1. Miss Scarlet: Wadsworth, don't hate me for trying to shoot you.
  2. Wadsworth: Frankly Scarlet, i don't give a damn. As i was trying to tell you there are no more bullets left in this gun see. [gun shot].
  From Clue. Submitted by Daniel R (3 months ago)

• 1. Pennywise: BEEP BEEP Richie! They ALL float down here. When you're down here with us, you'll float too!
  From Stephen King's It. Submitted by Rocky F (3 months ago)

• 1. Dr. Thornton Poole: No way.
  From Oscar. Submitted by Rajesh Rama Rao K (3 months ago)

• 1. Wadsworth: Your first husband also disappeared.
  2. Mrs. White: But that was his job. He was an illusionist.
  3. Wadsworth: But he never reappeared!
  4. Mrs. White: He wasn't a very good illusionist.
  From Clue. Submitted by David E (3 months ago)

• 1. Col. Mustard: Are you trying to make me look foolish in front of the other guest?!
  2. Wadsworth: You don't need any help from me Sir.
  3. Col. Mustard: That's right!
  From Clue. Submitted by David E (3 months ago)

• 1. Janet Weiss: Brad!
  2. Brad Majors: Janet!
  3. Janet Weiss: Dr. Scott!
  4. Dr. Frank-N-Furter: Rocky!
  From The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Submitted by Frazer M (5 months ago)

• 1. Peter McCallister: I don't think you'll be running over New York City all by yourself?
  2. Kate McCallister: I think our son can do it, I can do it?
  3. Peter McCallister: Kate, it...
  4. Kate McCallister: Peter, I'll be fine. The way I'm feeling right now no murder mugger would dare mess with me?
  5. Concierge Mr. Hector: Madame, there are hundreds of parasites out there, arm to the teeth?
  6. Kate McCallister: [slaps him in the face]
  7. Concierge Mr. Hector: Do bundle it up, it's awfully cold outside?
  From Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. Submitted by Alyssa B (6 months ago)

• 1. Long John Silver: Look at us, Jim. We're a festival of conviviality.
  From Muppet Treasure Island. Submitted by Lee B (6 months ago)

• 1. Kevin McCallister: [talking to the concierge as he points to Harry and Marv after he crosses the street and being chased by them] You gotta help me, these two guys after me?
  2. Concierge Mr. Hector: What's the matter... store wouldn't take your...
  3. Concierge Mr. Hector: [takes the credit card out of Kevin's hand] Stolen credit card... Let's see what the police has to say about this.
  From Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. Submitted by Alyssa B (6 months ago)

• 1. Concierge Mr. Hector: [chasing Kevin with the credit card at The Plaza] Get back here you little feast.
  2. Concierge Mr. Hector: [talking to the Bellman about Kevin] Stop that child.
  3. Concierge Mr. Hector: Grab him.
  4. Bellman: Grab him.
  From Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. Submitted by Alyssa B (7 months ago)

• 1. Dr. Frank-N-Furter: So come up to the lab and see what's on the slab.
  From The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Submitted by Chris D (9 months ago)

• 1. Magenta: I want nothing!
  2. Dr. Frank-N-Furter: And you shall receive it. In abudnance!
  From The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Submitted by Michael D (9 months ago)

• 1. Dr. Frank-N-Furter: Give yourself over to absolute pleasure. Swim the warm waters of sins of the flesh, erotic nightmares beyond any measure, and sensual daydreams to treasure for ever.
  From The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Submitted by Christian B (10 months ago)

• 1. Dr. Everett V. Scott: Janet!
  2. Janet Weiss: Dr. Scott!
  3. Brad Majors: Janet!
  4. Janet Weiss: Brad!
  5. Dr. Frank-N-Furter: Rocky!
  From The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Submitted by Huy P (11 months ago)

• 1. Herkermer Homolka: I will pay!
  From Congo. Submitted by Peter C (12 months ago)

• 1. Dr. Frank-N-Furter: What ever happened to Fay Wray?
  From The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Submitted by Leif T (12 months ago)

• 1. Pennywise: They all float down here.
  From Stephen King's It. Submitted by Lucas H (12 months ago)