FAQ

1. Is he married?

No. Tim has never been married. He has referred to the fact he was 'almost married' once, many years ago in an interview.

2. Does he have a current partner?

Tim is a remarkably private man and always has been. He may have a partner but if so there is no public reference to them either from Tim himself or any other source.

3. What is Tim's sexuality?

I don’t talk about who I’m fucking or whether I’m in love. It’s of paramount interest to me and very little interest to your readers. If it is of interest to them, then fuck ‘em.
— Tim Curry - ‘After Dark’ - March 1975

4. Does he have any children?

No. Tim does not have any children.

5. Why isn’t there any information about Tim’s personal life in the biography?

Tim is a very private man and the details of his personal life have remarkably remained largely unknown. As Tim gets older he has discussed more aspects regarding his early life and some personal insights into his early career - but his professional achievements provide us with plenty to marvel at. We say good for Tim for keeping his private life private and creating a career through his talent alone!

6. Okay. But what about his family? Any ideas?

Tim has one older sister, Judith, who passed away in 2001. He has a nephew and two nieces. Tim's mother passed away in June 1999 after a two year battle with cancer.  His father died at age 45, when Tim was 12.

7. Is he from a theatrical family?

No. His father was a Royal Navy Chaplain & his mother was a School Secretary. His maternal grandfather was also in the Navy and his father’s father was a miner and builder.

8. Did Tim go to University?

Yes. Tim went to Birmingham University in the UK between 1965 – 1968. It is wrongly quoted on many fan sites and editorials that Tim attended Cambridge University. Tim never studied at Cambridge – he graduated from Birmingham in 1968 and secured himself a job in Hair the same year. He spent a gap year (when he left high school in 1964) travelling and working on boats in Morocco, France & Belgium before attending university in 1965.  

9. Where does he live now?

Tim currently lives in Los Angeles and has since 1988.

10.How tall is he?

Tim is about 5 8” tall. He is listed in casting directories as 5 9” but he admits he is under this height in actuality. 

11.How old is he?

Tim is 76. He was born on the 19th of April 1946.

12. What colour are his eyes?

Tim’s eyes are green.

13. Do you know how I can contact him?

The best way to contact Tim directly is via online Meet & Greet services. Click here to find out more. You can also send fanmail to: fanmail@timcurry.com - Please Note: Due to time restraints Tim will not be able to respond to any letters sent to this address, although he will regularly read the letters and he appreciates hearing from fans. Please do not send autograph, appearance or interview requests via this address as these cannot be fulfilled.

14. Can I write to his home address?

Tim has stated that he does not open fan mail that finds its way to his home.

15. I have a Tim Curry Collection. Where can I find a copy of…

If you’re looking for a certain dvd, video, photograph, playbill, record etc etc we’re living in an exciting age for completing your collection. Ebay is always a fantastic source as are sites such Amazon. Rarer television is forever being added to youtube – where you can see lots of things that are unavailable to purchase.

16. I’ve heard Tim hates Rocky Horror, is this true?

No – Tim has only ever spoken fondly of Rocky Horror.

17. What’s he up to at the moment?

Be sure to check out our ‘Latest News’ section or follow us on Twitter @TimCurryNews where we will try and keep you updated!

20. Does Tim use Social Media?

Tim doesn’t personally use Social Media but we’re very excited to work alongside Tim and his management team to keep his official Social Media channels up to date with upcoming news and info.

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Insta: @OfficialTimCurry

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