Tim suffered the stroke at his California home in 2012 during a massageTim Curry has shared an update on his health after suffering a stroke 13 years ago. The legendary Rocky Horror Picture Show actor, 79, opened up about his wellbeing during a special screening in honor of the musical film's 50th anniversary. Tim is best known for his role as the brilliantly mad scientist Dr Frank N Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Tim enjoyed an illustrious acting career prior to the health scare having shot to fame through The Rocky Picture Show in 1975. He previously recalled the opening night during his Broadway debut in The Rocky Horror Picture Show as 'very exciting' but found its critics to be far too harsh.