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How much do you know about Tim Curry ? | Quiz

This is a quiz on Tim Curry. I do hope you find it entertaining and informative.

A multiple-choice quiz by DarklonMystik. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
DarklonMystik

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
370,144

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
335

Last 3 plays: Guest 99 (5/10), Guest 12 (1/10), Guest 76 (1/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Tim Curry was born on April 19, 1946 in Grappenhall, Cheshire, England. How many siblings did he have? Hint

Zero

One

Two

Three

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Question 2 of 10

2. Tim Curry met Richard O'Brien while he was performing with the original London cast of "Hair". What play did Richard O'Brien write that he asked Mr.Curry to audition for? Hint

The Rocky Horror Show

They Came From Denton High

Jubilee

Shock Treatment

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Question 3 of 10

3. Tim Curry graduated with a joint degree in English and drama from what university? Hint

University of Birmingham

Aston University

University of the Arts London

University of Buckingham

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Question 4 of 10

4. Tim Curry was almost unrecognizable as Darkness in this fantasy film, also starring a young Tom Cruise. What film is this? Hint

Willow

Legend

Labyrinth

Ladyhawke

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Question 5 of 10

5. According to the "Hollywood Reporter", Tim Curry had a health scare in July of 2012 that left him in need of physical therapy. What was this medical scare? Hint

He had a heart attack.

He was in an automobile accident..

He fell and injured his spine.

He had a stroke.

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1991, Tim Curry was nominated for a daytime Emmy award for Outstanding Performer in a Children's Series. What Fox-animated program earned him this nomination? Hint

Batman the Animated Series

Animaniacs

Peter Pan and the Pirates

Tiny Toon Adventures

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is Tim Curry's middle name?

Answer: (Think Cagney)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Mr. Curry has released a few albums, including the 1989 "The Best of Tim Curry" CD. What was the name of his second successful album? Hint

Fearless

From the Vaults

Simplicity

Read My Lips

9. In 1981 Tim Curry was nominated for a Tony award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play. He lost out to his co-star Ian McKellen. Tom Hulce and F. Murray Abraham starred in the movie adaption of this play. What play was this? Hint

Amadeus

Travestries

Pirates of Penzance

My Favourite Year

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Question 10 of 10

10. True or false? Tim Curry got married while in college.

True

False

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Apr 19 2024 : Guest 99: 5/10
Apr 19 2024 : Guest 12: 1/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Tim Curry was born on April 19, 1946 in Grappenhall, Cheshire, England. How many siblings did he have?

Answer: One

Tim Curry had one older sister Judy Curry, a pianist. She passed away from a brain tumor in 2001.

2. Tim Curry met Richard O'Brien while he was performing with the original London cast of "Hair". What play did Richard O'Brien write that he asked Mr.Curry to audition for?

Answer: The Rocky Horror Show

Mr. Curry said in an interview for NPR that he met Richard O'Brien while performing with the London cast of "Hair". According to The Newspaper Enterprise Association, O'Brien showed him the script for the "Rocky Horror Show", and he thought, "Boy, if this works, it's going to be a smash".

3. Tim Curry graduated with a joint degree in English and drama from what university?

Answer: University of Birmingham

The University of Birmingham was founded 1828 as the Birmingham School of Medicine and Surgery. It is located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. It received its royal charter in 1900. Alumni include Tim Curry, Victoria Wood, Matthew Goode, Tom Riley, and Elliot Cowan.

4. Tim Curry was almost unrecognizable as Darkness in this fantasy film, also starring a young Tom Cruise. What film is this?

Answer: Legend

Mr. Curry injured himself when attempting to remove his makeup too quickly while shooting "Legend" (1985). The production company had to shoot other scenes not involving Mr. Curry for a week while he recovered.

5. According to the "Hollywood Reporter", Tim Curry had a health scare in July of 2012 that left him in need of physical therapy. What was this medical scare?

Answer: He had a stroke.

Several news agencies reported Mr. Curry had a stroke in May of 2013. His agent Marcia Hurwitz, however, told the "Hollywood Reporter" that it actually happened in July 2012.

6. In 1991, Tim Curry was nominated for a daytime Emmy award for Outstanding Performer in a Children's Series. What Fox-animated program earned him this nomination?

Answer: Peter Pan and the Pirates

Tim Curry was the voice of Captain John Hook in "Peter Pan and the Pirates" on Fox. He was nominated in 1991 for the daytime Emmy award for Outstanding Performer in a Children's Series, which he won.

7. What is Tim Curry's middle name?

Answer: James

Tim Curry's middle name is James. He was named after his father who was a Methodist chaplain in the Royal Navy.

8. Mr. Curry has released a few albums, including the 1989 "The Best of Tim Curry" CD. What was the name of his second successful album?

Answer: Fearless

Tim Curry's second album was "Fearless", which was released in 1979. It included Mr. Curry's first U.S. charting songs, "Paradise Garage" and "I Do the Rock". "Fearless" was a commercially successful album.

Answer: Amadeus

Tim Curry played the title role of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the original Broadway play "Amadeus". Ian McKellen played Antonio Salieri in the same play and won the 1981 Tony for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play. Both actors had been nominated for the award.

10. True or false? Tim Curry got married while in college.

Answer: False

Tim Curry did not get married while he attended college. He also never had any children.

Source: Author DarklonMystik

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