Tony Todd
Acting
Born 1954-12-04
Died 2024-11-06
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
230 credits
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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.
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Filmography
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Acting
57 credits
Law & Order
Criminal Minds
Smallville
Hawaii Five-0
The Flash
Stargate SG-1
CSI: Miami
24
The X-Files
Star Trek: The Next Generation
NYPD Blue
Charmed
Psych
Star Trek: Voyager
Riverdale
Murder, She Wrote
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Without a Trace
Beverly Hills, 90210
Young Justice
MacGyver
Boston Legal
Xena: Warrior Princess
Crossing Jordan
Chuck
Angel
21 Jump Street
Homicide: Life on the Street
Final Destination Bloodlines
The Orville
Night Court
Matlock
Batman: The Brave and the Bold
Simon & Simon
Andromeda
Transformers: Prime
Jake and the Fatman
Boston Public
Devil May Cry
Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!
Scream: The TV Series
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
Final Destination
Room 104
DOTA: Dragon's Blood
Final Destination 3
Final Destination 2
The Rock
Final Destination 5
The Crow
Platoon
Masters of the Universe: Revelation
Halloween Wars
The Event
Masters of the Universe: Revolution
Justice League Dark: Apokolips War
Father Dowling Mysteries
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