Tony Todd
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Person

Tony Todd

Known for
Acting
Born
December 4, 1954
Died
November 6, 2024
Place of birth
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Also known as
Anthony Tiran Todd, Anthony T. Todd, Tony Tiran Todd

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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.

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Filmography

  • The Family BusinessFilm · 2026 · as Mason
  • Cutter's ClubFilm · 2025 · as Dr. George Roberts
  • Devil May CryTV · 2025 · as Beowulf / Fury 2 (voice) · 1 episode
  • Final Destination BloodlinesFilm · 2025 · as William John Bludworth
  • Hate ThyselfFilm · 2025 · as Marco Aurelio
  • The Pitchfork RetreatFilm · 2025 · as Host
  • The RavenFilm · 2025 · as The Messenger / Father Reginald
  • Werewolf GameFilm · 2025 · as The Judge
  • aka Charlie SheenTV · 2025 · as Self · 2 episodes
  • Karma: Death at Latigo SpringsFilm · 2024 · as Jack Rivetti
  • Masters of the Universe: RevolutionTV · 2024 · as Scareglow (voice) · 1 episode
  • Realm of ShadowsFilm · 2024 · as Fr. Dudley
  • StreamFilm · 2024 · as Future Lockwood
  • The Activated ManFilm · 2024 · as Jeffrey Bowman
  • The BunkerFilm · 2024 · as Major Frank Lawrence
  • The Devil's DisciplesFilm · 2024 · as Duncan / Lord Belial
  • Zombies: Christmas ApocalypseFilm · 2024 · as Detective Sommers
  • DevilreauxFilm · 2023 · Acting
  • DixielandFilm · 2023 · as Charles Colster
  • H.P. Lovecraft's CelephaïsFilm · 2023 · Acting
  • The Nana ProjectFilm · 2023 · as Jack
  • Bitch AssFilm · 2022 · as Titus Darq
  • Catfish ChristmasFilm · 2022 · as Bob
  • HellblazersFilm · 2022 · as Harry
  • Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund StoryFilm · 2022 · as Self
  • Stoker HillsFilm · 2022 · as Professor Smith
  • The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All TimeTV · 2022 · as Self · 8 episodes
  • The Lockdown HauntingsFilm · 2022 · as Jordan Myers
  • All Gone WrongFilm · 2021 · as Lamont Hughes
  • Behind the MonstersTV · 2021 · as Self · 6 episodes
  • CandymanFilm · 2021 · as Candyman / Daniel Robitaille
  • DOTA: Dragon's BloodTV · 2021 · as Slyrak (voice) · 17 episodes
  • Destination MarfaFilm · 2021 · as Mayor Henry
  • Horror NoireFilm · 2021 · as Pike (segment 'Fugue State')
  • InsightFilm · 2021 · as Carl
  • Masters of the Universe: RevelationTV · 2021 · as Scare Glow (voice) · 3 episodes
  • Night NightFilm · 2021 · as James Glass
  • The ChangedFilm · 2021 · Acting
  • The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2Film · 2021 · as Rival
  • The ReenactmentFilm · 2021 · as Wilbur
  • Traveling LightFilm · 2021 · as Caddy
  • Bad MannersFilm · 2020 · as The Holy Bible
  • Bulletproof 2Film · 2020 · as Special Agent Battle
  • Justice League Dark: Apokolips WarFilm · 2020 · as Darkseid (voice)
  • Sky SharksFilm · 2020 · as Major General Frost
  • Tales from the Hood 3Film · 2020 · as William
  • BadlandFilm · 2019 · as Senator Benjamin Burke
  • Horror Noire: A History of Black HorrorFilm · 2019 · as Self
  • ImmortalFilm · 2019 · as Ted
  • Josh Hasty's Candy CornFilm · 2019 · as Bishop Gate
  • Reign of the SupermenFilm · 2019 · as Darkseid (voice)
  • The Death and Return of SupermanFilm · 2019 · as Darkseid (voice)
  • The Final WishFilm · 2019 · as Colin
  • Be My VictimFilm · 2018 · as Self
  • Brothers in ArmsFilm · 2018 · as Self
  • Death HouseFilm · 2018 · as The Farmer Asa
  • Drive Me to Vegas and MarsFilm · 2018 · as Frank
  • Hell FestFilm · 2018 · as The Barker
  • The Debt CollectorFilm · 2018 · as Barbosa
  • West of HellFilm · 2018 · as Jericho Whitfield
  • WorthFilm · 2018 · as Hunter
  • #FromJenniferFilm · 2017 · as Chad Wolfe
  • RiverdaleTV · 2017 · as Farmer McGinty · 1 episode
  • Room 104TV · 2017 · as The Father · 1 episode
  • The OrvilleTV · 2017 · as Moclan Delegate · 1 episode
  • Two FacedFilm · 2017 · as Dr. Hanson
  • Victor CrowleyFilm · 2017 · as Reverend Zombie
  • ZombiesFilm · 2016 · as Detective Sommers
  • AgoraphobiaFilm · 2015 · as Dr. Murphy
  • Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!TV · 2015 · as Space Kook / Captain Lewis (voice) · 1 episode
  • Bleeding HeartsFilm · 2015 · as God
  • Digging Up the MarrowFilm · 2015 · as Self
  • FrankensteinFilm · 2015 · as Eddie
  • Grave WalkersFilm · 2015 · as Pastor
  • LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League - Attack of the Legion of Doom!Film · 2015 · as Darkseid (voice)
  • LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro LeagueFilm · 2015 · as Darkseid (voice)
  • Night of the Living Dead: Darkest DawnFilm · 2015 · as Ben
  • RequiemFilm · 2015 · as Reverend Bill Abernathy
  • Scream at the DevilFilm · 2015 · as Detective Johnson
  • Scream: The TV SeriesTV · 2015 · as Luther Thompson · 3 episodes
  • Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom SaviniFilm · 2015 · as Self
  • VANishFilm · 2015 · as Officer Darrow
  • Beyond the GameFilm · 2014 · as Manny
  • DisciplesFilm · 2014 · as Duncan / Belial
  • Prelude to AxanarFilm · 2014 · as Admiral Marcus Ramirez
  • The FlashTV · 2014 · as Zoom (voice) · 16 episodes
  • Army of the DamnedFilm · 2013 · as Jackson
  • Dead of the NiteFilm · 2013 · as Ruber
  • Dust of WarFilm · 2013 · as Crispus Hansen
  • Jack the ReaperFilm · 2013 · as Mr. Steele
  • Kill Her, Not MeFilm · 2013 · as Detective Holmes
  • Star Trek: The Next Generation - RedemptionFilm · 2013 · as Kurn
  • Sushi Girl: A DocumentaryFilm · 2013 · as Self
  • A Night at the Silent Movie TheaterFilm · 2012 · as Jones
  • Changing the GameFilm · 2012 · as Curtis
  • Falling AwayFilm · 2012 · as Christopher
  • HollistonTV · 2012 · as Himself · 2 episodes
  • Sushi GirlFilm · 2012 · as Duke
  • Final Destination 5Film · 2011 · as Bludworth
  • Halloween WarsTV · 2011 · as Self - Guest Judge · 1 episode
  • The FamilyFilm · 2011 · as Mason
  • Underground Entertainment: The MovieFilm · 2011 · as T
  • BegFilm · 2010 · as Nathan McVay
  • Chiller 13: The Decade's Scariest Movie MomentsFilm · 2010 · as Self
  • Hatchet IIFilm · 2010 · as Reverend Zombie
  • Hawaii Five-0TV · 2010 · as Jordan Nevins · 1 episode
  • Sym-Bionic TitanTV · 2010 · as Shaman (voice) · 1 episode
  • The EventTV · 2010 · as General Whitman · 2 episodes
  • The GravesFilm · 2010 · as Reverend Abraham
  • The Quiet OnesFilm · 2010 · as TV Show Host / Narrator
  • Three Chris'sFilm · 2010 · as God
  • Transformers: PrimeTV · 2010 · as Dreadwing (voice) · 8 episodes
  • Young JusticeTV · 2010 · as Icon (voice) · 2 episodes
  • Are You Scared 2Film · 2009 · as Controller
  • PenanceFilm · 2009 · as Chauffeur
  • SplatterFilm · 2009 · as Spencer Pope
  • SplatterTV · 2009 · as Spencer Pope · 3 episodes
  • Transformers: Revenge of the FallenFilm · 2009 · as Fallen (voice)
  • Vampire In VegasFilm · 2009 · as Sylvian
  • Batman: The Brave and the BoldTV · 2008 · as Asteroth (voice) · 1 episode
  • Bryan Loves YouFilm · 2008 · as The Narrator
  • Dark ReelFilm · 2008 · as Detective Shields
  • DockweilerFilm · 2008 · as The Duke
  • Nite TalesFilm · 2008 · as Clown
  • The Thirst: Blood WarFilm · 2008 · as Julien
  • iMurdersFilm · 2008 · as Agent Washington
  • Chicago Massacre: Richard SpeckFilm · 2007 · as Captain Dunning
  • ChuckTV · 2007 · as CIA Director Graham · 10 episodes
  • Shadow PuppetsFilm · 2007 · as Steve
  • The Man from EarthFilm · 2007 · as Dan
  • The Mannsfield 12Film · 2007 · as Hunnit Grand
  • Tournament of DreamsFilm · 2007 · as Isaiah Kennedy
  • Checking OutFilm · 2006 · as Manuel
  • Final Destination 3Film · 2006 · as Devil (voice)
  • HatchetFilm · 2006 · as Reverend Zombie
  • MinotaurFilm · 2006 · as Deucalion
  • PsychTV · 2006 · as Moses Johnson · 1 episode
  • Shadow: Dead RiotFilm · 2006 · as Shadow
  • The Absence of LightFilm · 2006 · as The Alchemist
  • The Eden FormulaFilm · 2006 · as James Radcliffe
  • The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeFilm · 2006 · as Dr. Henry Jekyll / Edward Hyde
  • Valerie on the StairsFilm · 2006 · as The Beast
  • Criminal MindsTV · 2005 · as Eric Miller · 1 episode
  • Heart of the BeholderFilm · 2005 · as Chuck Berry (uncredited)
  • Masters of HorrorTV · 2005 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Night StalkerTV · 2005 · as Detective · 1 episode
  • The Prophecy: ForsakenFilm · 2005 · as Stark
  • Boston LegalTV · 2004 · as Detective Walter Berenson · 1 episode
  • Murder-Set-PiecesFilm · 2004 · as Clerk
  • Sweets to the Sweet: The 'Candyman' MythosFilm · 2004 · as Self
  • Control FactorFilm · 2003 · as Reggie
  • Final Destination 2Film · 2003 · as Mr. Bludworth
  • Scarecrow SlayerFilm · 2003 · as Caleb Kilgore
  • The Only WitnessFilm · 2003 · as Eric Crowell
  • CSI: MiamiTV · 2002 · as Marcus Cawdrey · 1 episode
  • The DogwalkerFilm · 2002 · as Mones
  • Without a TraceTV · 2002 · as Carl Williams · 1 episode
  • 24TV · 2001 · as Detective Michael Norris · 3 episodes
  • Crossing JordanTV · 2001 · as Coach Jim Evans · 1 episode
  • SmallvilleTV · 2001 · as Earl Jenkins · 1 episode
  • UC: UndercoverTV · 2001 · Acting · 1 episode
  • AndromedaTV · 2000 · as Captain Fehdman Metis · 1 episode
  • Boston PublicTV · 2000 · as Lester Lipschultz · 2 episodes
  • Final DestinationFilm · 2000 · as Bludworth
  • The SecretFilm · 2000 · as Bill
  • AngelTV · 1999 · as Vyasa · 1 episode
  • Babylon 5: A Call to ArmsFilm · 1999 · as Leonard Anderson
  • Candyman: Day of the DeadFilm · 1999 · as Candyman / Daniel Robitaille
  • ButterFilm · 1998 · as Benzo Al
  • Caught UpFilm · 1998 · as Jake Samples
  • CharmedTV · 1998 · as Avatar of Force · 1 episode
  • DrivenFilm · 1998 · as Darius Pelton
  • Shadow BuilderFilm · 1998 · as Evert Covey
  • The Pandora ProjectFilm · 1998 · as Garrett Houtman
  • Stargate SG-1TV · 1997 · as Lord Haikon · 4 episodes
  • StirFilm · 1997 · as Bubba
  • True WomenTV · 1997 · as Ed Tom · 2 episodes
  • Univers'lFilm · 1997 · as Marcus
  • WishmasterFilm · 1997 · as Johnny Valentine
  • Beastmaster III: The Eye of BraxusFilm · 1996 · as Seth
  • SabotageFilm · 1996 · as Jason Sherwood
  • The RockFilm · 1996 · as Captain Darrow
  • ThemFilm · 1996 · as Berlin
  • Black FoxFilm · 1995 · as Britt Johnson (Black Fox)
  • Black FoxTV · 1995 · as Britt 'Black Fox' Johnson · 3 episodes
  • Black Fox: Good Men and BadFilm · 1995 · as Britt Johnson (Black Fox)
  • Black Fox: The Price of PeaceFilm · 1995 · as Britt Johnson (Black Fox)
  • Burnzy's Last CallFilm · 1995 · as Mistress Marla
  • Candyman: Farewell to the FleshFilm · 1995 · as Candyman / Daniel Robitaille
  • Hercules: The Legendary JourneysTV · 1995 · as Gilgamesh · 1 episode
  • Star Trek: VoyagerTV · 1995 · as Alpha Hirogen · 1 episode
  • Xena: Warrior PrincessTV · 1995 · as Cecrops · 1 episode
  • New York UndercoverTV · 1994 · Acting · 1 episode
  • The CrowFilm · 1994 · as Grange
  • Excessive ForceFilm · 1993 · as Frankie Hawkins
  • Homicide: Life on the StreetTV · 1993 · as Matt Rhodes · 3 episodes
  • NYPD BlueTV · 1993 · as Eddie Hazell · 1 episode
  • Star Trek: Deep Space NineTV · 1993 · as Kurn · 1 episode
  • The X-FilesTV · 1993 · as Augustus Cole · 1 episode
  • CandymanFilm · 1992 · as Candyman
  • Sunset HeatFilm · 1992 · as Drucker
  • Keeper of the CityFilm · 1991 · as Sgt. Bridges
  • Love and Curses... and All That JazzFilm · 1991 · as Emile Gaston
  • Beverly Hills, 90210TV · 1990 · as Dr. Julius Tate · 1 episode
  • Cop RockTV · 1990 · as Omar · 1 episode
  • Criminal JusticeFilm · 1990 · as Detective Riley
  • Ivory HuntersFilm · 1990 · as Jomo
  • Law & OrderTV · 1990 · as Reverend Ott · 1 episode
  • Max Monroe: Loose CannonTV · 1990 · as Lafontaine Smith · 1 episode
  • Night of the Living DeadFilm · 1990 · as Ben
  • The Bride in BlackFilm · 1990 · Acting
  • Voodoo DawnFilm · 1990 · as Makoute
  • Father Dowling MysteriesTV · 1989 · as Lou · 1 episode
  • Lean On MeFilm · 1989 · as Mr. William Wright
  • BirdFilm · 1988 · as Frog
  • ColorsFilm · 1988 · as Vietnam Vet
  • Norman's CornerFilm · 1988 · as Reading Customer
  • 21 Jump StreetTV · 1987 · as Aaron Jackson · 1 episode
  • 84 Charing Cross RoadFilm · 1987 · as Demolition Workman
  • Enemy TerritoryFilm · 1987 · as The Count
  • Jake and the FatmanTV · 1987 · as Jordan Lee · 4 episodes
  • Peng! Du bist tot!Film · 1987 · as American Spy
  • Star Trek: The Next GenerationTV · 1987 · as Kurn · 3 episodes
  • MatlockTV · 1986 · as Billy Pierce · 1 episode
  • PlatoonFilm · 1986 · as Warren
  • SleepwalkFilm · 1986 · as Barrington
  • MacGyverTV · 1985 · as Zimba · 1 episode
  • Kate & AllieTV · 1984 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Murder, She WroteTV · 1984 · as National Security Agent Nathan Mitchell · 1 episode
  • Night CourtTV · 1984 · as Mr. Crumrine · 1 episode
  • Simon & SimonTV · 1981 · as Troy Tolliver · 1 episode
  • Celluloid Wizards in the Video Wasteland: The Saga of Empire PicturesFilm · as Self
  • The Witching HourFilm · Acting

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