Ian Roy Whittaker (13 July 1928 – 16 October 2022) was a British set decorator and actor. He won an Academy Award and was nominated three more times in the category Best Art Direction. Whittaker died of prostate cancer on 16 October 2022, at the age of 94.
Hiring bias is something that's rampant in all industries (even unconscious bias). But writing a script totally neutral not only opens the door for more diverse actors, but also for characters that are people first.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show not only supported Tim curry queer individuals who were closeted or harassed. It made people question their identity, orientation, and lifestyles that they never had before.
