Fresh Air remembers Tim Curry, star of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'

NPR | By Terry Gross

Published August 28, 2026 at 5:00 AM EDT

Best known for playing the cross-dressing scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the '75 cult classic, Curry also appeared in numerous other TV shows and films. He died Aug. 25. Originally broadcast in 2005.

Terry Gross

Terry Gross is the host and executive producer of NPR's Fresh Air.

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