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Tim Curry's 'Wild Thornberrys' Co-Stars Mourn Loss
27 Aug
Summary
- Co-stars like Lacey Chabert and Danielle Harris remember Tim Curry.
- Curry portrayed Nigel Thornberry, Eliza's father, on the show.
- The Wild Thornberrys aired for five seasons, spawning films.
Voice actors Lacey Chabert and Danielle Harris have expressed their grief following the passing of Tim Curry, the actor who voiced their father, Nigel Thornberry, on the popular Nickelodeon series "The Wild Thornberrys." Chabert, who portrayed Eliza Thornberry, remembered Curry as "incredibly kind and encouraging," cherishing their time together in the recording studio. Harris, who voiced Debbie Thornberry, shared that working with Curry for seven years was a source of immense laughter and that his "uncanny humor and naughty wit" left a lasting impact.
Flea, bassist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, also paid tribute to Curry, recalling his fondness for the actor's role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and his subsequent work on "The Wild Thornberrys." The series, which aired for 91 episodes across five seasons between 1998 and 2004, also led to "The Wild Thornberrys Movie" in 2002 and the crossover "Rugrats Go Wild" in 2003.
Curry, who died at 80, released a memoir in 2025 where he reflected on his portrayal of Sir Nigel Thornberry. He described the role as a unique challenge and expressed deep affection for the character's naive yet devoted fatherly nature. Curry also felt a connection to Nigel through a shared love for nature and preservation.
