Tag: Tim Curry
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Tim Curry, Unforgettable Screen Villain and ‘Muppet Treasure Island’ Star, Dies at 80
Tim Curry has died. He was 80 years old. The legendary actor passed away late Tuesday night. The Rocky Horror Picture Show actor had been plagued with serious health issues for the last decade after suffering a major stroke in 2012. Curry’s career began in Hollywood in the 1960s. It took off when he was…
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Muppet Treasure Island | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 16, 1996
On this day in 1996, the swashbuckling musical ‘Muppet Treasure Island’ was released to theaters. It was the fifth Muppet film and the second directed by Brian Henson. The story largely followed Robert Louis Stevenson’s 1883 tale. The film starred Tim Curry as Long John Silver, who said it was his favorite acting role. Kevin…
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Valiant | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 19, 2005
On this day in 2005, the British animated feature ‘Valiant’ was released in U.S. theaters and distributed by Disney. Set in 1944 at the height of World War II, humble woodland pigeon Valiant bravely steps up to serve his country in the Royal Homing Pigeon Service. The film was inspired by true stories of the…
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Tim Curry | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 19, 1946
On this day in 1946, actor and singer Tim Curry was born.