By: Jesse Striewski

Some memoirs you pick up and simply have no idea what exactly to expect; Vagabond, the long-awaited life story from beloved actor Tim Curry, is one such autobiography.

While many other celebrities may focus more on tell-all smear pieces, Curry makes it clear from the get-go that he’s there just “for the facts.” (Although from time to time he does echo some disappointing sentiments all-too familiar with the majority of Hollywood these days.)

Curry goes directly through his life story with rapid fire succession. From his early childhood, to formative years in the theater, to The Rocky Horror Picture Show and nearly every role that since followed, he takes fans on a fascinating inside journey that even includes his brief foray into music (an often forgotten footnote in his career), all leading up to the eventual health issues that would significantly deter his acting career.

But aside from wishing to hear more about his work in such slapstick films as National Lampoon’s Loaded Weapon 1 and Scary Movie 2, there’s really not much else to complain about here. Overall Curry’s life and career are more than worthy of certain levels of respect, and for the most part Vagabond does him a justice that’s indeed deserved.

Rating: 3.5/5 Stars