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Tony Todd
Actor

Tony Todd

4 Dec 1954Born
6 Nov 2024Died
69Age at death
218Credits

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).

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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

The 80 most recent of 218 credits.

  1. TBAThe Witching HourFilm
  2. 2026The Family BusinessFilm: Mason
  3. 2025The Pitchfork RetreatFilm: Host
  4. 2025Hate ThyselfFilm: Marco Aurelio
  5. 2025The RavenFilm: The Messenger / Father Reginald
  6. 2025Final Destination BloodlinesFilm: William John Bludworth
  7. 2025Cutter's ClubFilm: Dr. George Roberts
  8. 2025Devil May CrySeries: Beowulf / Fury 2 (voice) (1 episode)
  9. 2025Werewolf GameFilm: The Judge
  10. 2024The Activated ManFilm: Jeffrey Bowman
  11. 2024The Devil's DisciplesFilm: Duncan / Lord Belial
  12. 2024Zombies: Christmas ApocalypseFilm: Detective Sommers
  13. 2024The BunkerFilm: Major Frank Lawrence
  14. 2024StreamFilm: Future Lockwood
  15. 2024Karma: Death at Latigo SpringsFilm: Jack Rivetti
  16. 2024Realm of ShadowsFilm: Fr. Dudley
  17. 2024Masters of the Universe: RevolutionSeries: Scareglow (voice) (1 episode)
  18. 2023The Nana ProjectFilm: Jack
  19. 2023DixielandFilm: Charles Colster
  20. 2023DevilreauxFilm
  21. 2023H.P. Lovecraft's CelephaïsFilm
  22. 2022The Lockdown HauntingsFilm: Jordan Myers
  23. 2022Catfish ChristmasFilm: Bob
  24. 2022Bitch AssFilm: Titus Darq
  25. 2022HellblazersFilm: Harry
  26. 2022Stoker HillsFilm: Professor Smith
  27. 2021All Gone WrongFilm: Lamont Hughes
  28. 2021Night NightFilm: James Glass
  29. 2021Horror NoireFilm: Pike (segment 'Fugue State')
  30. 2021Traveling LightFilm: Caddy
  31. 2021The ReenactmentFilm: Wilbur
  32. 2021The ChangedFilm
  33. 2021CandymanFilm: Candyman / Daniel Robitaille
  34. 2021Destination MarfaFilm: Mayor Henry
  35. 2021Masters of the Universe: RevelationSeries: Scare Glow (voice) (3 episodes)
  36. 2021The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2Film: Rival
  37. 2021DOTA: Dragon's BloodSeries: Slyrak (voice) (17 episodes)
  38. 2021InsightFilm: Carl
  39. 2020Sky SharksFilm: Major General Frost
  40. 2020Tales from the Hood 3Film: William
  41. 2020Justice League Dark: Apokolips WarFilm: Darkseid (voice)
  42. 2020Bad MannersFilm: The Holy Bible
  43. 2020Bulletproof 2Film: Special Agent Battle
  44. 2019BadlandFilm: Senator Benjamin Burke
  45. 2019ImmortalFilm: Ted
  46. 2019The Death and Return of SupermanFilm: Darkseid (voice)
  47. 2019Josh Hasty's Candy CornFilm: Bishop Gate
  48. 2019The Final WishFilm: Colin
  49. 2019Reign of the SupermenFilm: Darkseid (voice)
  50. 2018Drive Me to Vegas and MarsFilm: Frank
  51. 2018Hell FestFilm: The Barker
  52. 2018WorthFilm: Hunter
  53. 2018West of HellFilm: Jericho Whitfield
  54. 2018The Debt CollectorFilm: Barbosa
  55. 2018Death HouseFilm: The Farmer Asa
  56. 2017#FromJenniferFilm: Chad Wolfe
  57. 2017Victor CrowleyFilm: Reverend Zombie
  58. 2017The OrvilleSeries: Moclan Delegate (1 episode)
  59. 2017Room 104Series: The Father (1 episode)
  60. 2017RiverdaleSeries: Farmer McGinty (1 episode)
  61. 2017Two FacedFilm: Dr. Hanson
  62. 2016ZombiesFilm: Detective Sommers
  63. 2015Scream at the DevilFilm: Detective Johnson
  64. 2015Grave WalkersFilm: Pastor
  65. 2015Night of the Living Dead: Darkest DawnFilm: Ben
  66. 2015Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!Series: Space Kook / Captain Lewis (voice), Reggie (voice) (1 episode)
  67. 2015AgoraphobiaFilm: Dr. Murphy
  68. 2015FrankensteinFilm: Eddie
  69. 2015LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League - Attack of the Legion of Doom!Film: Darkseid (voice)
  70. 2015Scream: The TV SeriesSeries: Luther Thompson (3 episodes)
  71. 2015VANishFilm: Officer Darrow
  72. 2015LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro LeagueFilm: Darkseid (voice)
  73. 2015Bleeding HeartsFilm: God
  74. 2015RequiemFilm: Reverend Bill Abernathy
  75. 2014Beyond the GameFilm: Manny
  76. 2014The FlashSeries: Zoom (voice) (16 episodes)
  77. 2014DisciplesFilm: Duncan / Belial
  78. 2014Prelude to AxanarFilm: Admiral Marcus Ramirez
  79. 2013Army of the DamnedFilm: Jackson
  80. 2013Kill Her, Not MeFilm: Detective Holmes

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