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.
Final Destination Bloodlines
as William John Bludworth
Final Destination
as Bludworth
The Rock
as Captain Darrow
Final Destination 2
as Mr. Bludworth
Final Destination 3
as Devil (voice)
Platoon
as Warren
Final Destination 5
as Bludworth
The Crow
as Grange
Justice League Dark: Apokolips War
as Darkseid (voice)
Colors
as Vietnam Vet
The Man from Earth
as Dan
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
as Fallen (voice)
The Death and Return of Superman
as Darkseid (voice)
Candyman
as Candyman
Night of the Living Dead
as Ben
Wishmaster
as Johnny Valentine
Hell Fest
as The Barker
Candyman
as Candyman / Daniel Robitaille
The Debt Collector
as Barbosa
LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League - Attack of the Legion of Doom!
as Darkseid (voice)
Victor Crowley
as Reverend Zombie
Reign of the Supermen
as Darkseid (voice)
LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League
as Darkseid (voice)
Lean On Me
as Mr. William Wright
Stream
as Future Lockwood
The Secret
as Bill
Sabotage
as Jason Sherwood
Hatchet
as Reverend Zombie
Driven
as Darius Pelton
Sky Sharks
as Major General Frost
Bird
as Frog
Hatchet II
as Reverend Zombie
Minotaur
as Deucalion
Werewolf Game
as The Judge
Checking Out
as Manuel
Butter
as Benzo Al
The Bunker
as Major Frank Lawrence
Badland
as Senator Benjamin Burke
84 Charing Cross Road
as Demolition Workman
iMurders
as Agent Washington
Frankenstein
as Eddie
Insight
as Carl
Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh
as Candyman / Daniel Robitaille
Beastmaster III: The Eye of Braxus
as Seth
Stir
as Bubba
Candy Corn
as Bishop Gate
The Only Witness
as Eric Crowell
The Eden Formula
as James Radcliffe
Death House
as The Farmer Asa
Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story
as Self
The Prophecy: Forsaken
as Stark
The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2
as Rival
Babylon 5: A Call to Arms
as Leonard Anderson
The Final Wish
as Colin
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
as Dr. Henry Jekyll / Edward Hyde
Sushi Girl
as Duke
Bulletproof 2
as Special Agent Battle
Digging Up the Marrow
as Self
The Pitchfork Retreat
as Host
Candyman: Day of the Dead
as Candyman / Daniel Robitaille
Murder-Set-Pieces
as Clerk
Control Factor
as Reggie
Beyond the Game
as Manny
Hellblazers
as Harry
Penance
as Chauffeur
Enemy Territory
as The Count
Nite Tales
as Clown
Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror
as Self
Excessive Force
as Frankie Hawkins
Underground Entertainment: The Movie
as T
Brothers in Arms
as Self
From Jennifer
as Chad Wolfe
Sushi Girl: A Documentary
as Self
Stoker Hills
as Professor Smith
Scream at the Devil
as Detective Johnson
All Gone Wrong
as Lamont Hughes
Immortal
as Ted
Shadow Builder
as Evert Covey
Sunset Heat
as Drucker
Valerie on the Stairs
as The Beast
West of Hell
as Jericho Whitfield
The Lockdown Hauntings
as Jordan Myers
Bitch Ass
as Titus Darq
Hate Thyself
as Marco Aurelio
Caught Up
as Jake Samples
Peng! Du bist tot!
as American Spy
Beg
as Nathan McVay
Tales from the Hood 3
as William
Celluloid Wizards in the Video Wasteland: The Saga of Empire Pictures
as Self
Splatter
as Spencer Pope
Black Fox: The Price of Peace
as Britt Johnson (Black Fox)
The Graves
as Reverend Abraham
Shadow Puppets
as Steve
Traveling Light
as Caddy
Sleepwalk
as Barrington
Night of the Living Dead: Darkest Dawn
as Ben
Vampire In Vegas
as Sylvian
Horror Noire
as Pike (segment 'Fugue State')
Criminal Justice
as Detective Riley
Night Night
as James Glass
The Changed
Scarecrow Slayer
as Caleb Kilgore
The Activated Man
as Jeffrey Bowman
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
as Self
Black Fox
as Britt Johnson (Black Fox)
The Pandora Project
as Garrett Houtman
Are You Scared 2
as Controller
The Quiet Ones
as TV Show Host / Narrator
VANish
as Officer Darrow
Heart of the Beholder
as Chuck Berry (uncredited)
Zombies
as Detective Sommers
Ivory Hunters
as Jomo
Keeper of the City
as Sgt. Bridges
Them
as Berlin
Karma: Death at Latigo Springs
as Jack Rivetti
Prelude to Axanar
as Admiral Ramirez
Devilreaux
Army of the Damned
as Jackson
Destination Marfa
as Mayor Henry
The Family Business
as Mason
The Devil's Disciples
as Duncan / Lord Belial
Agoraphobia
as Dr. Murphy
The Bride in Black
Voodoo Dawn
as Makoute
Dead of the Nite
as Ruber
Chicago Massacre: Richard Speck
as Captain Dunning
Bryan Loves You
as The Narrator
Shadow: Dead Riot
as Shadow
Chiller 13: The Decade's Scariest Movie Moments
as Self
The Nana Project
as Jack
Disciples
as Duncan / Belial
Falling Away
as Christopher
Two Faced
as Dr. Hanson
Changing the Game
as Curtis
Burnzy's Last Call
as Mistress Marla
Norman's Corner
as Reading Customer
Catfish Christmas
as Bob
Jack the Reaper
as Mr. Steele
Grave Walkers
as Pastor
Bleeding Hearts
as God
Black Fox: Good Men and Bad
as Britt Johnson (Black Fox)
Worth
as Hunter
The Raven
as The Messenger / Father Reginald
Dust of War
as Crispus Hansen
Realm of Shadows
as Fr. Dudley
Tournament of Dreams
as Isaiah Kennedy
A Night at the Silent Movie Theater
as Jones
Dixieland
as Charles Colster
The Dogwalker
as Mones
Kill Her, Not Me
as Detective Holmes
Sweets to the Sweet: The 'Candyman' Mythos
as Self
Drive Me to Vegas and Mars
as Frank
The Mannsfield 12
as Hunnit Grand
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Redemption
as Kurn
The Thirst: Blood War
as Julien
Cutter's Club
as Dr. George Roberts
The Reenactment
as Wilbur
The Family
as Mason
The Absence of Light
as The Alchemist
The Witching Hour
Three Chris's
as God
Love and Curses... and All That Jazz
as Emile Gaston
Requiem
as Reverend Bill Abernathy
Zombies: Christmas Apocalypse
as Detective Sommers
Univers'l
as Marcus
Be My Victim
as Self
H.P. Lovecraft's Celephaïs
Dockweiler
as The Duke