Cast

Tony Todd

Acting

Cast

Tony Todd

Known for

Acting

Born

1954-12-04

From

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Died

2024-11-06

Also known as Anthony T. "Tony" Todd, Anthony Tiran Todd, Anthony Tiran "Tony" Todd

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.

Tony Todd

Tony Todd

Biography

Final Destination Bloodlines

Platoon

Final Destination

Final Destination 3

Final Destination 2

The Rock

The Crow

Final Destination 5

Colors

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

The Man from Earth

Candyman

Candyman

Night of the Living Dead

Wishmaster

Justice League Dark: Apokolips War

Reign of the Supermen

The Death and Return of Superman

Lean On Me

Hatchet

24: Redemption

The Debt Collector

Hell Fest

Victor Crowley

Badland

Hatchet II

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League - Attack of the Legion of Doom!

The Only Witness

84 Charing Cross Road

Bird

Stoker Hills

Candyman: Day of the Dead

Hate Thyself

Stream

Murder-Set-Pieces

Werewolf Game

Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh

Josh Hasty's Candy Corn

The Prophecy: Forsaken

Sushi Girl

Bulletproof 2

Heart of the Beholder

Sky Sharks

Sabotage

The Secret

Butter

The Eden Formula

Minotaur

Babylon 5: A Call to Arms

Zombies: Christmas Apocalypse

The Pitchfork Retreat

Valerie on the Stairs

Beastmaster III: The Eye of Braxus

Frankenstein

Destination Marfa

Caught Up

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League

Digging Up the Marrow

The Final Wish

The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2

A Night at the Silent Movie Theater

Shadow Builder

Splatter

Enemy Territory

Bad Manners

The Activated Man

Tales from the Hood 3

Insight

The Quiet Ones

Zombies

Black Fox

The Mannsfield 12

Excessive Force

Death House

Horror Noire

Criminal Justice

Beyond the Game