50 years of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’: How is the cast today?

In 1975, a musical queermockingly and bold debuted in theaters without imagining that it would become one of the greatest cult phenomena in history. The Rocky Horror Picture Show It turns 50 in 2025 maintaining its eccentric and irresistible spectacle aura, always rediscovered for new generations – especially in Halloween sessions, where fans celebrate their unforgettable soundtrack and interactive staging.

The film not only eternalized the charismatic Dr. Frank-NN-Furter of TIM Curryas it also marked the career of names like Susan Sarandon and Meat loaf. Other cast members followed various ways, between music, theater and television, while some preferred to get away from the work that, or not, remains glued to their trajectories. Half a century later, the question remains: How are the stars that inhabited the most eccentric castle of cinema today? Check it out:

Tim Curry (Dr. Frank-NN-Furter)

Born on April 19, 1946, TIM Curry He began his career in the late 1960s, but reached world fame in 1975 by bringing to the extravagant Dr. Frank-N-Forte in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The paper paved the way for a prominent trajectory in the cinema, in films like The seven suspects (1985), Legend (1985) and IT: A masterpiece of fear (1990), besides a solid theater career, which earned him three nominations to Tony. In 2012, the actor suffered a serious stroke that left him with motor sequelae, using wheelchair, but did not fully abandon the stages and screens: returned to the universe of Rocky Horror as the criminologist in remake Television of 2016, showing the resilience of an artist whose brand is unforgettable.

Susan Sarandon (Janet Weiss)

Susan Sarandon He already had experience in film and television when he played Janet Weiss, the naive young woman who ends up getting involved in the follies of Frank-N-Forte in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The role, which turned it into Estrela, also revealed his musical talent in the iconic scene of “Touch-a, Touch-A, Touch-A, Touch Me“. Proud to have been part of the classic cult, Sarandon He stated years after he did not imagine the impact the film would have, as its popularity only grew over time as a midnight session.

After the success of Rocky Horror, Sarandon He built one of Hollywood’s most solid and most respected careers. Gained international star status with Thelma & Louise (1991) and took the Oscar for best actress for The last steps of a man (1995). Remained active in the cinema, in recent titles like Blue beetle (2023) and THE FABULOUS FOUR (2024), and also on television, where he lived Bette Davis in Feud (2017) and starred in the series Monarch (2022). Mother of three, the actress continues to be divided between film and TV projects.

Barry Bostwick (Brad Majors)

Barry Bostwick He was 30 years old when he played Brad Majors, the right fiance who, alongside Janet, was involved in the confusion of Frank-N-Furter’s castle in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Before that, he had already gained prominence in Broadway, being the first to live Danny Zuko in the musical Grease and receiving an indication to Tony. A few years later, he won the best actor in music award for THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM (1977), consolidating itself as an important name of the stage.

In cinema and on TV, Bostwick built a versatile career, from comedies like Spin city participation in series such as Scandalbesides works as a voice actor in animations such as The incredible 2. More recently, he was in productions such as The Potwins (2024) and Sherlock, by M. Watson (2020), in addition to following the legacy of Rocky Horrorparticipating in special sessions and celebrating the lasting impact of the Cult movie. Married since 1993 with the actress Sherri Jensenwith whom you have two children, Bostwick follows active and beloved by the public.

Peter Hinwood (Rocky Horror)

Peter Hinwood was a professional model when he received the role of Rocky, the genetically perfect man The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Despite lending his name to the title of the film, his participation was mainly boiled down to scenes in which he appeared tanned and with the famous golden shorts, becoming a visual icon of the feature.

After the success of the movie, Hinwood He decided to abandon his acting career and today works as an antique merchant in London. In an interview with People in 2000, he explained his choice: “First, I don’t know how to act. Second, I am embarrassed every time I see myself in the movie. Third, I value a quiet and peaceful life.”

Richard O’Brien (Riff Raff)

Richard O’Brien It wasn’t just the strange Riff Raff Assistant in The Rocky Horror Picture Show – He also created the original musical and co -scored the screenplay of the movie. It is no surprise that your character leads the most famous song of the production, “The Time Warp“ O’Brien a central piece in both creation and performance.

After the success of Rocky Horror, O’Brien He continued writing musicals and made small appearances in movies and pieces. In the 1990s, it gained fame in the United Kingdom as host of the Game Show The Crystal Mazebesides giving voice to the father in the children’s series Phineas and ferb and in his 2020 film. In 2015, he returned to the universe of Rocky Horror as a narrator in a limited season at West End. father of three children from previous marriages, O’Brien married for the third time in 2013, with Sabrina Graf.

Patricia Quinn (Magenta)

In the early 1970s, Patricia Quinn She was an Irish actress with small appearances in bolder British comedies. But it was his role as the magenta eccentric in The Rocky Horror Picture Show who immortalized her, becoming the character for which she would be remembered for the rest of her life.

Quinn He kept doing small appearances on TV and movies, but never set aside magenta. Although she has not worked since 2013, she participates in film sessions, answers questions, autographers and even plays some of the production songs. Proud of the legacy of the classic, comments: “Each generation presents the film for their children. I am still impressed with the huge audience he keeps attracting.” Patricia also comes from a family linked to art: their nephews founded the band Snow Patroland your stepchildren Toby Stephens and Chris Larkinbiological children of the actress Maggie Smithfollow career as actors.

Nell Campbell (Columbia)

Born in Sydney, NELL CAMPBELL He moved to London in his 20s and adopted the stage name “Little Nell”. His tap dancing skills caught the attention to the role of the vibrant columbia in The Rocky Horror Picture Showcharacter who stood out for the contagious rhythm and energy.

After the movie, Campbell He directed his talent for music, releasing several singles in the 1970s, being “From The Swim”The best known. Decades later, she resumed Columbia in a live performance of Rocky Horror in 2020 alongside TIM Curry and Barry Bostwickand in 2022 participated in the movie Seriously Red. Campbell She is the mother of a daughter, Matilda, the result of her relationship with her ex-boyfriend and business partner Eamon Roche.

Meat Loaf (Eddie)

Still young and passionate about music, Michael Aday joined the cast of the musical The Rocky Horror Picture Show thanks to your experience in musical theater. In the film adaptation, he assumed the role of Eddie, the rebel rock fan who suffers a motorcycle accident, leaving his mark in the classic cult.

While filming The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Aday I also worked on the album that would consecrate it worldwide, BAT OUT OF HELLwhich sold 43 million copies and launched Meat loaf to fame in music. Besides his musical career, he had memorable cinema appearances, as in Spice World (1997) and how Robert Paulson in Fight Club (1999). Meat loaf He died in 2022 at the age of 74, leaving his wife Deborah Gillespie and two daughters.

Charles Gray (the criminologist)

Before interpreting the narrator in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Charles Gray was already a renowned British theater actor and known for playing villains in James Bond movies, such as With 007 only lives twice (1967) and 007 – Diamonds are eternal (1971). In the cult classic, he lent his didactic voice to teach the public how to execute the iconic “Time Warp“.

Gray continued acting in British films, including AN Englishman ABROAD (1983), as well as participation in adaptations by Sherlock Holmes and Shakespeare throughout the 1980s. He died in 2000 at the age of 71, a cancer victim.

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• Barry Bostwick

• Charles Gray

• Dr. Frank-NN-Furter

• JONATHAN ADAMS

• Meat loaf

• NELL CAMPBELL

• Patricia Quinn

• Peter Hinwood

• Richard O’Brien

• Susan Sarandon

• The Rocky Horror Picture Show

• TIM Curry