Tim Curry is an icon.

As theIndependentnotes, Curry suffered a stroke in 2012, which left him confined to a wheelchair.

The beloved performer has therefore pivoted to voice acting in a significant way.

Tim Curry smiles on the red carpet

He even won a DaytimeEmmyfor his portrayal of Captain Hook in “Peter Pan and the Pirates.”

The consummate professional simply loves to work.

“I really like the way that Jack Nicholson [acts] in particular works,” he toldInterview.

Tim Curry smiling

“I like the fact that he takes enormous risks.

“Absolutely vital,” he said (viaLos Angeles magazine).

“It’s not tough to maintain.

It is just part of my DNA.”