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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…
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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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Tony Todd's Filmography
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The Family Business
as Mason
The Pitchfork Retreat
as Host
Hate Thyself
as Marco Aurelio
The Raven
as The Messenger / Father Reginald
Final Destination Bloodlines
as William John Bludworth
Cutter's Club
as Dr. George Roberts
Werewolf Game
as The Judge
The Activated Man
as Jeffrey Bowman
The Devil's Disciples
as Duncan / Lord Belial
Zombies: Christmas Apocalypse
as Detective Sommers
The Bunker
as Major Frank Lawrence
Stream
as Future Lockwood
Karma: Death at Latigo Springs
as Jack Rivetti
Realm of Shadows
as Fr. Dudley
The Nana Project
as Jack
Dixieland
as Charles Colster
Devilreaux
H.P. Lovecraft's Celephaïs
The Lockdown Hauntings
as Jordan Myers
Catfish Christmas
as Bob
Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story
as Self
Bitch Ass
as Titus Darq
Hellblazers
as Harry
Stoker Hills
as Professor Smith
All Gone Wrong
as Lamont Hughes
Night Night
as James Glass
Horror Noire
as Pike (segment 'Fugue State')
Traveling Light
as Caddy
The Reenactment
as Wilbur
The Changed
Candyman
as Candyman / Daniel Robitaille
Destination Marfa
as Mayor Henry
The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2
as Rival
Insight
as Carl
Sky Sharks
as Major General Frost
Tales from the Hood 3
as William
Justice League Dark: Apokolips War
as Darkseid (voice)
No Poster
Bad Manners
as The Holy Bible
Bulletproof 2
as Special Agent Battle
Badland
as Senator Benjamin Burke
Immortal
as Ted
The Death and Return of Superman
as Darkseid (voice)
Josh Hasty's Candy Corn
as Bishop Gate
Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror
as Self
The Final Wish
as Colin
Reign of the Supermen
as Darkseid (voice)
Drive Me to Vegas and Mars
as Frank
Brothers in Arms
as Self
Be My Victim
as Self
Hell Fest
as The Barker
Worth
as Hunter
West of Hell
as Jericho Whitfield
The Debt Collector
as Barbosa
Death House
as The Farmer Asa
#FromJennifer
as Chad Wolfe
Victor Crowley
as Reverend Zombie
Two Faced
as Dr. Hanson
Zombies
as Detective Sommers
Scream at the Devil
as Detective Johnson
No Poster
Grave Walkers
as Pastor
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
as Self
Night of the Living Dead: Darkest Dawn
as Ben
Agoraphobia
as Dr. Murphy
Frankenstein
as Eddie
LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League - Attack of the Legion of Doom!
as Darkseid (voice)
VANish
as Officer Darrow
Digging Up the Marrow
as Self
LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League
as Darkseid (voice)
Bleeding Hearts
as God
Requiem
as Reverend Bill Abernathy
Beyond the Game
as Manny
Disciples
as Duncan / Belial
Prelude to Axanar
as Admiral Marcus Ramirez
Army of the Damned
as Jackson
Kill Her, Not Me
as Detective Holmes
Jack the Reaper
as Mr. Steele
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Redemption
as Kurn
Dust of War
as Crispus Hansen
Dead of the Nite
as Ruber
Sushi Girl: A Documentary
as Self
Changing the Game
as Curtis
Sushi Girl
as Duke
Falling Away
as Christopher
A Night at the Silent Movie Theater
as Jones
Final Destination 5
as Bludworth
Underground Entertainment: The Movie
as T
The Family
as Mason
Chiller 13: The Decade's Scariest Movie Moments
as Self
Hatchet II
as Reverend Zombie
The Quiet Ones
as TV Show Host / Narrator
Beg
as Nathan McVay
Three Chris's
as God
The Graves
as Reverend Abraham
Splatter
as Spencer Pope
Vampire In Vegas
as Sylvian
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
as Fallen (voice)
Penance
as Chauffeur
Are You Scared 2
as Controller
Dockweiler
as The Duke
Nite Tales
as Clown
Bryan Loves You
as The Narrator
iMurders
as Agent Washington
Dark Reel
as Detective Shields
The Thirst: Blood War
as Julien
No Poster
The Mannsfield 12
as Hunnit Grand
The Man from Earth
as Dan
Tournament of Dreams
as Isaiah Kennedy
Shadow Puppets
as Steve
Chicago Massacre: Richard Speck
as Captain Dunning
Valerie on the Stairs
as The Beast
Checking Out
as Manuel
The Eden Formula
as James Radcliffe
The Absence of Light
as The Alchemist
Hatchet
as Reverend Zombie
Shadow: Dead Riot
as Shadow
Minotaur
as Deucalion
Final Destination 3
as Devil (voice)
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
as Dr. Henry Jekyll / Edward Hyde
The Prophecy: Forsaken
as Stark
Heart of the Beholder
as Chuck Berry (uncredited)
Murder-Set-Pieces
as Clerk
Sweets to the Sweet: The 'Candyman' Mythos
as Self
The Only Witness
as Eric Crowell
Scarecrow Slayer
as Caleb Kilgore
Final Destination 2
as Mr. Bludworth
Control Factor
as Reggie
The Dogwalker
as Mones
The Secret
as Bill
Final Destination
as Bludworth
Candyman: Day of the Dead
as Candyman / Daniel Robitaille
Babylon 5: A Call to Arms
as Leonard Anderson
Shadow Builder
as Evert Covey
Butter
as Benzo Al
The Pandora Project
as Garrett Houtman
Driven
as Darius Pelton
Caught Up
as Jake Samples
No Poster
Univers'l
as Marcus
Wishmaster
as Johnny Valentine
Stir
as Bubba
Them
as Berlin
The Rock
as Captain Darrow
Beastmaster III: The Eye of Braxus
as Seth
Sabotage
as Jason Sherwood
Black Fox: Good Men and Bad
as Britt Johnson (Black Fox)
Black Fox: The Price of Peace
as Britt Johnson (Black Fox)
Black Fox
as Britt Johnson (Black Fox)
Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh
as Candyman / Daniel Robitaille
Burnzy's Last Call
as Mistress Marla
The Crow
as Grange
Excessive Force
as Frankie Hawkins
Candyman
as Candyman
Sunset Heat
as Drucker
Keeper of the City
as Sgt. Bridges
No Poster
Love and Curses... and All That Jazz
as Emile Gaston
Voodoo Dawn
as Makoute
The Bride in Black
Night of the Living Dead
as Ben
Criminal Justice
as Detective Riley
Ivory Hunters
as Jomo
Lean On Me
as Mr. William Wright
Norman's Corner
as Reading Customer
Bird
as Frog
Colors
as Vietnam Vet
Enemy Territory
as The Count
Peng! Du bist tot!
as American Spy
84 Charing Cross Road
as Demolition Workman
Platoon
as Warren
Sleepwalk
as Barrington
Celluloid Wizards in the Video Wasteland: The Saga of Empire Pictures
as Self
No Poster