The 10 Best Tim Curry Movies & TV Shows

Tim Curry, the Canadian-born actor known for genre-defining roles, died at 80 on Aug. 26, 2026, according to the article. The piece reviews his most notable film and TV performances in a ranked list, starting with “Burke and Hare” (2010), where Curry plays Professor Alexander Monro, using a small role to deliver jokes around academic jealousy. It then highlights his villainous Cardinal Richelieu in Disney’s “The Three Musketeers” (1993) and his range in “The Hunt for Red October” (1990) as Dr. Yevgeni Petrov. The article frames Curry as a performer who could turn both comedic and intense parts into memorable scenes.