08/26/2026
“Don’t dream it, be it”
Some stars shine brightly for a moment. Others become part of the very fabric of cinema. Tim Curry belongs to the latter.
With a career spanning decades, Tim Curry became an unforgettable force in film, television, theater, and voice acting. From his unforgettable portrayal of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show to the many characters he brought to life with his unmistakable voice, wit, intensity, and theatrical magic, Curry created performances that could never simply fade away.
He was more than an actor, he was a cult classic legend. His characters became icons, his performances became traditions, and his work inspired generations of fans to embrace the strange, the fantastical, the rebellious, and the wonderfully unconventional.
For those who grew up watching him, quoting him, dressing as his characters, or discovering his work years later, Tim Curry was a reminder that the most memorable characters are often the ones who dare to be completely themselves.
His legacy lives on in every midnight screening, every Rocky Horror sing-along, every mischievous villain, every outrageous character, and every fan who found a little more courage to be wonderfully different because of him.
The Cairo Public Library will be hosting our very own tribute to Tim Curry this October. We will have a screening of Rocky Horror Picture Show with props. Please dress up as your favorite character from the film. This event is for ages 16 and up.
