Few actors have established the sort of iconography enjoyed by Tim Curry. Over the last few decades, he has had the distinct opportunity to appear in several cult classic movies, and he has given numerous career-defining performances at every turn. So much of his acting style has become iconic, but his laugh in particular has become truly legendary. Check out the video below to revel in the glory that is Tim Curry's laugh; you won't be disappointed.
The folks at Ranker put together this supercut of Tim Curry laughing, and it's absolute perfection. Pretty much running through the legendary actor's entire career, the video highlights his most iconic roles, ranging from Pennywise in It, to Frank N. Furter in Rocky Horror. We've always known that Tim Curry had appeared in a ton of phenomenal movies, but seeing this video really hammers home the sheer number of cult classic films that the has taken on over the course of his career.
Over the years Tim Curry has become one of the most iconic actors ever to grace the silver screen. Never hindered by genre and never typecast, the legendary thespian has the innate ability to make even B-grade movies feel like instant classics. Many of his characters have become so well known and loved by fans that the idea of recasting has become an incredibly difficult proposition. With remakes of It, Clue, and Rocky Horror currently on the horizon, many fans have been left wondering whether or not new actors can even hope to live up to the high standard set by Tim Curry years ago. He set the bar that high.
Those of you that have kept up with Tim Curry's career also know that he recently had to slow down due to his physical health. Curry suffered a stroke a few years ago, and he subsequently took a step back from acting to focus on his recovery. Overall he seems to have made significant strides recently, and he even has come out as joining the upcoming Rocky Horror reboot as the Narrator of the film. Even if he's not returning to his original role as Frank N. Furter (he bequeathed the part to Laverne Cox) it's nice to know that the original influence on the iconic story will be felt. That goes a long way towards instilling confidence in the future of the upcoming project.
If there's one thing to take away from this particular video, it's that Tim Curry and his iconic laugh have forever changed the landscape of modern cinema. He may have slowed down in recent years, but he's not done acting yet. With that in mind, we definitely cannot wait to see where Mr. Curry's legendary career takes him next. CinemaBlend will be there to keep you up to date every step of the way.
