Tony Todd
Acting
- Born:
- 1954-12-04
- Died:
- 2024-11-06
- Place of birth:
- Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Biography
Tony Todd (December 4, 1954 – November 6, 2024) was an acclaimed American actor known for his deep, resonant voice and imposing screen presence. Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in Hartford, Connecticut, Todd trained in theatre at the University of Connecticut and the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center, building a foundation for his later work both on stage and screen. Todd's film career began in the mid-1980s with supporting roles in films like "Platoon" (1986) and "Sleepwalk" (1986). He rose to prominence for his starring role as Ben in "Night of the Living Dead" (1990) before achieving iconic status as the title character in the horror classic "Candyman" (1992), a role he would reprise in several sequels. His film credits also include "The Crow" (1994), "The Rock" (1996), "Wishmaster" (1997), and his recurring role as William Bludworth in the "Final Destination" series (2000–2025). In television, Todd was widely recognized for his recurring roles across the Star Trek franchise—most notably as Kurn, Worf's brother, in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," as well as other roles in "Star Trek: Voyager." He also made memorable appearances on shows like "Boston Public," "24," "The X-Files," "Smallville," and "Law & Order". Beyond live-action roles, Todd was a prolific voice actor. He contributed to the Half-Life video game series as the Vortigaunts, voiced The Fallen in "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" (2009), Zoom in "The Flash" (2014–2023), and played Venom in "Marvel's Spider-Man 2" (2023), for which he earned a BAFTA Games Award nomination. Todd’s theatre credentials were equally impressive, including starring roles in Broadway and regional productions such as August Wilson's "King Hedley II," "The Captain's Tiger," "Othello," and "Aida." His voice, physical stature, and range earned him critical acclaim and a lasting legacy in horror, science fiction, and dramatic arts. Tony Todd died from stomach cancer at his home in Marina del Rey, California, on November 6, 2024, at the age of 69. He had reportedly been quietly battling this illness during his final projects. Both "Final Destination: Bloodlines" and "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle" were dedicated to his memory.
Known For
Filmography
The Family Business
The Pitchfork Retreat
Hate Thyself
The Raven
Final Destination Bloodlines
Cutter's Club
Devil May Cry
Werewolf Game
The Activated Man
The Devil's Disciples
Zombies: Christmas Apocalypse
The Bunker
Stream
Karma: Death at Latigo Springs
Realm of Shadows
Masters of the Universe: Revolution
The Nana Project
Dixieland
Devilreaux
H.P. Lovecraft's Celephaïs
The Lockdown Hauntings
Catfish Christmas
Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story
The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time
Bitch Ass
Hellblazers
Stoker Hills
All Gone Wrong
Night Night
Horror Noire
Behind the Monsters
Traveling Light
The Reenactment
The Changed
Candyman
Destination Marfa
Masters of the Universe: Revelation
The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2
DOTA: Dragon's Blood
Insight
Sky Sharks
Tales from the Hood 3
Justice League Dark: Apokolips War
Bad Manners
Bulletproof 2
Badland
Immortal
The Death and Return of Superman
Josh Hasty's Candy Corn
Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror
The Final Wish
Reign of the Supermen
Drive Me to Vegas and Mars
Brothers in Arms
Be My Victim
Hell Fest
Worth
West of Hell
The Debt Collector
Death House
#FromJennifer
Victor Crowley
The Orville
Room 104
Riverdale
Two Faced
Zombies
Scream at the Devil
Grave Walkers
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
Night of the Living Dead: Darkest Dawn
Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!
Agoraphobia
Frankenstein
LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League - Attack of the Legion of Doom!
Scream: The TV Series
VANish
Digging Up the Marrow
LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League
Bleeding Hearts
Requiem
Beyond the Game
The Flash
Disciples
Prelude to Axanar
Army of the Damned
Kill Her, Not Me
Jack the Reaper
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Redemption
Dust of War
Dead of the Nite
Sushi Girl: A Documentary
Changing the Game
Sushi Girl
Holliston
Falling Away
A Night at the Silent Movie Theater
Halloween Wars
Final Destination 5
Underground Entertainment: The Movie
The Family
Chiller 13: The Decade's Scariest Movie Moments
Young Justice
Transformers: Prime
Hatchet II
Hawaii Five-0
The Event
Sym-Bionic Titan
The Quiet Ones
Beg
Three Chris's
The Graves
Splatter
Splatter
Vampire In Vegas
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Penance
Are You Scared 2
Batman: The Brave and the Bold
Dockweiler
Nite Tales
Bryan Loves You
iMurders
The Thirst: Blood War
Dark Reel
The Mannsfield 12
Chuck
The Man from Earth
Tournament of Dreams
Shadow Puppets
Chicago Massacre: Richard Speck
Valerie on the Stairs
Checking Out
The Eden Formula
The Absence of Light
Psych
Hatchet
Shadow: Dead Riot
Minotaur
Final Destination 3
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Masters of Horror
Night Stalker
Criminal Minds
The Prophecy: Forsaken
Heart of the Beholder
Murder-Set-Pieces
Boston Legal
Sweets to the Sweet: The 'Candyman' Mythos
The Only Witness
Scarecrow Slayer
Final Destination 2
Control Factor
Without a Trace
CSI: Miami
The Dogwalker
24
Smallville
UC: Undercover
Crossing Jordan
The Secret
Boston Public
Andromeda
Final Destination
Angel
Candyman: Day of the Dead
Babylon 5: A Call to Arms
Shadow Builder
Butter
Charmed
The Pandora Project
Driven
Caught Up
Univers'l
Wishmaster
Stargate SG-1
Stir
True Women
Them
The Rock
Beastmaster III: The Eye of Braxus
Sabotage
Xena: Warrior Princess
Black Fox: Good Men and Bad
Black Fox: The Price of Peace
Black Fox
Black Fox
Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh
Burnzy's Last Call
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
Star Trek: Voyager
New York Undercover
The Crow
NYPD Blue
The X-Files
Excessive Force
Homicide: Life on the Street
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Candyman
Sunset Heat
Keeper of the City
Love and Curses... and All That Jazz
Voodoo Dawn
The Bride in Black
Night of the Living Dead
Beverly Hills, 90210
Cop Rock
Law & Order
Criminal Justice
Ivory Hunters
Max Monroe: Loose Cannon
Lean On Me
Father Dowling Mysteries
Norman's Corner
Bird
Colors
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Jake and the Fatman
Enemy Territory
Peng! Du bist tot!
21 Jump Street
84 Charing Cross Road
Platoon
Sleepwalk
Matlock
MacGyver
Murder, She Wrote
Kate & Allie
Night Court
Simon & Simon
Celluloid Wizards in the Video Wasteland: The Saga of Empire Pictures
The Witching Hour