Tim Curry, who died aged 80, is remembered for a wide-ranging career that moved between cult musicals, comedy, horror, film and theatre. This retrospective highlights how his performances made him especially associated with flamboyant eccentrics and memorable villains.

– Dr Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which grew from an initial flop into a major cult classic.
– Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in Amadeus, one of three roles that earned Curry Tony Award nominations.
– Rooster Hannigan in Annie, including the musical number “Easy Street”.
– Wadsworth in Clue, where he combined physical comedy with a murder-mystery plot.
– Pennywise in ABC’s It, a role Curry approached cautiously despite its huge audience.
– The Plaza Hotel concierge in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, contributing to the sequel’s comic set pieces.