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Richard Timothy Smith (born 25 March 1942), known professionally as Richard O'Brien, is a British-New Zealander actor, writer, musician, and television presenter. He wrote the musical stage show The Rocky Horror Show in 1973, which has since remained in continuous production.
- United Kingdom, New Zealand
- Richard Timothy Smith, 25 March 1942 (age 81), Cheltenham, England
- 1965–present
- Tauranga Boys' College
Learn about the life and career of Richard O'Brien, the creator and star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Find out his birth name, nicknames, family, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.
- March 25, 1942
Richard O'Brien is best known for creating and starring in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, a cult classic musical comedy. He also appeared in Dark City, Ever After, and Phineas and Ferb, and wrote and composed for various media.
- Actor, Writer, Music Department
- March 25, 1942
- 2 min
Apr 18, 2023 · The creator of the cult musical will appear as a guest star in Adelaide, where the show opened in 1973. He reflects on the show's success, its fairy tale elements and his own longevity.
Jun 27, 2018 · Learn about the remarkable career of Richard O'Brien, the stuntman, popstar, Rocky Horror creator and The Crystal Maze host. From his early days in New Zealand to his cult classics and voicework, O'Brien is a true Renaissance man.
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Richard Timothy Smith (born 25 March 1942), known professionally as Richard O'Brien, is a British-New Zealander actor, writer, musician, and television presenter. He wrote the musical stage show The Rocky Horror Show in 1973, which has since remained in continuous production.
Jun 19, 2023 · The creator of the cult musical and film tells how he came up with the idea, wrote the songs and cast Tim Curry as Frank-N-Furter. He also reveals the origin of Time Warp, the movie rights and the audience participation.
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