Born on April 19, 1946, in Birmingham, England, Tim Curry grew up in a fairly traditional family. His father was a methodist minister, and his mother was a school secretary. Who would have thought that this conventional upbringing would lead to a career in the wild and wacky world of showbiz?
As a young actor, Tim Curry trained at the Birmingham University and later at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. He quickly made a name for himself in the theatre scene, with standout performances in Hair and The Rocky Horror Show. It wasn't long before he transitioned to film and television, becoming a household name.
