Tim Curry might have been best known for his unforgettable roles as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” or Pennywise in “IT,” but the talented actor’s career was so much bigger than those iconic performances, and not just in the horror genre.
Curry passed away on August 26, 2026, at the age of 80 and there is “no foul play suspected,” but his cause of death has not been publicly disclosed. Curry had dealt with significant health issues after suffering a major stroke in 2012, but he continued working and remained connected to the entertainment industry.
Although he did do voice work before, in the years following his stroke, Curry shifted much of his focus toward voice acting, putting that unmistakable voice to work across animated shows, movies, and video games. His official website lists dozens of voice credits, including some characters that fans might not immediately realize were voiced by the legendary actor.
Yep, Curry’s voice could turn just about any character into something memorable. Here are six roles that might surprise even longtime fans.
The Goblin King
Curry took on another villainous role when he voiced the Goblin King in the 2008 animated movie “Scooby-Doo and the Goblin King.”
“Scooby-Doo and Shaggy must go into the underworld ruled by the Goblin King in order to stop a mortal named The Amazing Krudsky who wants power and is a threat to their pals, Fred, Velma and Daphne.”
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The role was a natural fit for Curry, whose career included plenty of larger-than-life villains. And honestly, hearing Curry bring that distinctive voice to the world of “Scooby-Doo” is one of those casting choices that makes perfect sense once fans know about it.
Where to Watch: Rent from YouTube, Prime Video, or Apple TV for around $3.99.
Arl Rendon Howe
Curry also lent his voice to the world of video games, including the 2009 fantasy game “Dragon Age: Origins.”
He voiced Arl Rendon Howe, a calculating villain and the Arl of Amaranthine. BioWare specifically announced Curry as part of the game’s voice cast ahead of its release, noting that he would play the villainous Howe.
“After four hundred years since the last Blight, a new Archdemon seeks to destroy the land of Ferelden. It is up to the player – as one of the remaining Grey Wardens – to unite the divided armies of Ferelden and save humanity.”
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Let’s be real, Curry voicing a villain in a fantasy video game feels like a role he was practically born to play.
How to Play: Steam Purchase
Worthington Dubois
Curry’s voice also popped up in the Disney animated series “Phineas and Ferb.” He voiced Worthington Dubois in the Season 3, Episode 8, “Sipping with the Enemy/Tri-State Treasure: Boot of Secrets.”
“Phineas and Ferb invent, scheme, and stay one step ahead of their bratty sister. Meanwhile, their pet platypus plots against evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz.”
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Fun fact: Curry had actually appeared in the series before, voicing Stubbings in the Season 1, Episode 10, “A Hard Day’s Knight/I, Brobot.”
And it seems like Curry was just as comfortable bringing his voice to a family-friendly animated series as he was playing some of his darker characters.
How to Watch: Disney+, with a subscription.
G. Gordon Godfrey
Curry joined the DC universe through the animated series “Young Justice,” where he voiced G. Gordon Godfrey.
“Teenage superheroes strive to prove themselves as members of the Justice League.”
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The character is a news commentator who frequently takes an opposing stance toward the Justice League and its alien members. Curry voiced Godfrey across eight episodes between 2012 and 2013.
How to Watch: HBO Max, with a subscription.
The Sorcerer
Another animated villain Curry voiced was The Sorcerer in “Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja.”
“An ordinary ninth grader is chosen to become The Ninja. He is tasked with protecting the town from evil as well as balancing his school life with friends and homework.”
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Curry appeared in 19 episodes of the series between 2012 and 2014, then Ben Cross took over the role.
Yep, another villain, another animated series, and another opportunity for Curry’s voice to stand out.
How to Watch: Disney+, with a subscription.
Chancellor Palpatine/Darth Sidious
Curry also stepped into one of the biggest franchises in entertainment history when he voiced Chancellor Palpatine/Darth Sidious in “Star Wars: The Clone Wars.” He appeared in 10 episodes between 2012 and 2014.
“Jedi Knights lead the Grand Army of the Republic against the droid army of the Separatists.”
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Honestly, Curry taking on Palpatine feels like another perfect example of why his voice work deserves more attention.
How to Watch: Disney+, with a subscription.
But That Isn’t All Tim Curry Voiced
And these six roles are only a small part of Curry’s voice-acting legacy. Curry was also lent his vocal talents to films, shows, and video games like:
- “Long Drive Home” (2017)
- “Over the Garden Wall” (2014)
- “Ribbit” (2014)
- “Saving Santa” (2013)
- “Axel: The Biggest Little Hero” (2013)
- “Gingerclown” (2013)
- “Ben 10: Omniverse” (2012)
- “The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange” (2012)
- “Transformers: Rescue Bots” (2011)
- “Brütal Legend” (2009)
- “Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3” (2008)
- “Wonder Pets!” (2006)
- and many more…
While fans will always remember Tim Curry for Dr. Frank-N-Furter, Pennywise, and his many other live-action performances, his voice work gave him another way to keep entertaining audiences. It was a fitting continuation of a career that showed just how much range he really had. And luckily, we can still revisit these amazing roles anytime. What a legacy…
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