Tony Todd

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

232

Gender

Male

Birthday

1954-12-04

Day of death

2024-11-06 (69 years old)

Place of Birth

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

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.

Known For

  • Criminal Minds

    Criminal Minds

  • Law & Order

    Law & Order

  • The Flash

    The Flash

  • 24

    24

  • 24

    24

  • Smallville

    Smallville

  • Stargate SG-1

    Stargate SG-1

  • CSI: Miami

    CSI: Miami

  • The X-Files

    The X-Files

  • Hawaii Five-0

    Hawaii Five-0

  • Charmed

    Charmed

  • Star Trek: The Next Generation

    Star Trek: The Next Generation

  • Murder, She Wrote

    Murder, She Wrote

  • Psych

    Psych

  • Beverly Hills, 90210

    Beverly Hills, 90210

  • Star Trek: Voyager

    Star Trek: Voyager

  • Riverdale

    Riverdale

  • Final Destination Bloodlines

    Final Destination Bloodlines

  • Without a Trace

    Without a Trace

  • MacGyver

    MacGyver

  • Boston Legal

    Boston Legal

  • Young Justice

    Young Justice

  • Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

    Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

  • Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

    Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

  • Chuck

    Chuck

  • Xena: Warrior Princess

    Xena: Warrior Princess

  • NYPD Blue

    NYPD Blue

  • Angel

    Angel

  • Homicide: Life on the Street

    Homicide: Life on the Street

  • The Orville

    The Orville

  • Crossing Jordan

    Crossing Jordan

  • Andromeda

    Andromeda

  • Matlock

    Matlock

  • Night Court

    Night Court

  • 21 Jump Street

    21 Jump Street

  • Batman: The Brave and the Bold

    Batman: The Brave and the Bold

  • Keeper of the City

    Keeper of the City

  • Simon & Simon

    Simon & Simon

  • Jake and the Fatman

    Jake and the Fatman

  • The Death and Return of Superman

    The Death and Return of Superman

  • Hercules: The Legendary Journeys

    Hercules: The Legendary Journeys

  • Hercules: The Legendary Journeys

    Hercules: The Legendary Journeys

  • Boston Public

    Boston Public

  • Final Destination 3

    Final Destination 3

  • Masters of Horror

    Masters of Horror

  • New York Undercover

    New York Undercover

  • Transformers: Prime

    Transformers: Prime

  • Final Destination 2

    Final Destination 2

  • Platoon

    Platoon

  • Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!

    Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!

  • Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!

    Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!

  • DOTA: Dragon's Blood

    DOTA: Dragon's Blood

  • Scream: The TV Series

    Scream: The TV Series

  • Lean On Me

    Lean On Me

  • Final Destination 5

    Final Destination 5

  • The Man from Earth

    The Man from Earth

  • The Rock

    The Rock

  • Final Destination

    Final Destination

  • Kate & Allie

    Kate & Allie

  • The Crow

    The Crow

  • Room 104

    Room 104

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

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

  • The Debt Collector

    The Debt Collector

  • Badland

    Badland

  • Penance

    Penance

  • Sabotage

    Sabotage

  • Candyman

    Candyman

  • Candyman

    Candyman

  • The Changed

    The Changed

  • From Jennifer

    From Jennifer

  • Sushi Girl

    Sushi Girl

  • Colors

    Colors

  • iMurders

    iMurders

  • Butter

    Butter

  • Zombies

    Zombies

  • Night Night

    Night Night

  • Devilreaux

    Devilreaux

  • Hell Fest

    Hell Fest

  • Sunset Heat

    Sunset Heat

  • Stoker Hills

    Stoker Hills

  • Masters of the Universe: Revelation

    Masters of the Universe: Revelation

  • Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror

    Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror

  • Hatchet

    Hatchet

  • Sym-Bionic Titan

    Sym-Bionic Titan

  • Stream

    Stream

  • Justice League Dark: Apokolips War

    Justice League Dark: Apokolips War

  • Hatchet II

    Hatchet II

  • The Bunker

    The Bunker

  • The Graves

    The Graves

  • Insight

    Insight

  • Victor Crowley

    Victor Crowley

  • Hellblazers

    Hellblazers

  • UC: Undercover

    UC: Undercover

  • Wishmaster

    Wishmaster

  • The Reenactment

    The Reenactment

  • Two Faced

    Two Faced

  • Father Dowling Mysteries

    Father Dowling Mysteries

  • Masters of the Universe: Revolution

    Masters of the Universe: Revolution

  • Control Factor

    Control Factor

  • Disciples

    Disciples

  • Stir

    Stir

  • Voodoo Dawn

    Voodoo Dawn

  • Them

    Them

  • Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies

    Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies

  • Excessive Force

    Excessive Force

  • Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

    Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

  • The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

    The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

  • Nite Tales

    Nite Tales

  • Hate Thyself

    Hate Thyself

  • Minotaur

    Minotaur

  • Horror Noire

    Horror Noire

  • Halloween Wars

    Halloween Wars

  • The Family

    The Family

  • Grave Walkers

    Grave Walkers

  • Night of the Living Dead

    Night of the Living Dead

  • Splatter

    Splatter

  • The Dogwalker

    The Dogwalker

  • Reign of the Supermen

    Reign of the Supermen

  • Black Fox

    Black Fox

  • Sleepwalk

    Sleepwalk

  • Candy Corn

    Candy Corn

  • Shadow Builder

    Shadow Builder

  • The Event

    The Event

  • Bulletproof 2

    Bulletproof 2

  • Catfish Christmas

    Catfish Christmas

  • Bird

    Bird

  • Black Fox: The Price of Peace

    Black Fox: The Price of Peace

  • Werewolf Game

    Werewolf Game

  • Criminal Justice

    Criminal Justice

  • Bleeding Hearts

    Bleeding Hearts

  • Falling Away

    Falling Away

  • Checking Out

    Checking Out

  • VANish

    VANish

  • Burnzy's Last Call

    Burnzy's Last Call

  • True Women

    True Women

  • Shadow Puppets

    Shadow Puppets

  • Agoraphobia

    Agoraphobia

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

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

  • The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2

    The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2

  • The Only Witness

    The Only Witness

  • Murder-Set-Pieces

    Murder-Set-Pieces

  • West of Hell

    West of Hell

  • Zombies: Christmas Apocalypse

    Zombies: Christmas Apocalypse

  • All Gone Wrong

    All Gone Wrong

  • Shadow: Dead Riot

    Shadow: Dead Riot

  • Digging Up the Marrow

    Digging Up the Marrow

  • The Thirst: Blood War

    The Thirst: Blood War

  • Holliston

    Holliston

  • Candyman: Day of the Dead

    Candyman: Day of the Dead

  • 84 Charing Cross Road

    84 Charing Cross Road

  • Cop Rock

    Cop Rock

  • The Final Wish

    The Final Wish

  • Night of the Living Dead: Darkest Dawn

    Night of the Living Dead: Darkest Dawn

  • Dust of War

    Dust of War

  • Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh

    Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh

  • The Lockdown Hauntings

    The Lockdown Hauntings

  • Scarecrow Slayer

    Scarecrow Slayer

  • Jack the Reaper

    Jack the Reaper

  • Love and Curses... and All That Jazz

    Love and Curses... and All That Jazz

  • The Nana Project

    The Nana Project

  • Sushi Girl: A Documentary

    Sushi Girl: A Documentary

  • Beyond the Game

    Beyond the Game

  • Beastmaster III: The Eye of Braxus

    Beastmaster III: The Eye of Braxus

  • Prelude to Axanar

    Prelude to Axanar

  • Army of the Damned

    Army of the Damned

  • Underground Entertainment: The Movie

    Underground Entertainment: The Movie

  • Tales from the Hood 3

    Tales from the Hood 3

  • Vampire In Vegas

    Vampire In Vegas

  • Sky Sharks

    Sky Sharks

  • The Secret

    The Secret

  • Babylon 5: A Call to Arms

    Babylon 5: A Call to Arms

  • Dead of the Nite

    Dead of the Nite

  • Black Fox: Good Men and Bad

    Black Fox: Good Men and Bad

  • Caught Up

    Caught Up

  • Heart of the Beholder

    Heart of the Beholder

  • Valerie on the Stairs

    Valerie on the Stairs

  • The Activated Man

    The Activated Man

  • Three Chris's

    Three Chris's

  • Beg

    Beg

  • The Mannsfield 12

    The Mannsfield 12

  • Sweets to the Sweet: The 'Candyman' Mythos

    Sweets to the Sweet: The 'Candyman' Mythos

  • The Devil's Disciples

    The Devil's Disciples

  • Are You Scared 2

    Are You Scared 2

  • Scream at the Devil

    Scream at the Devil

  • The Pandora Project

    The Pandora Project

  • The Absence of Light

    The Absence of Light

  • Frankenstein

    Frankenstein

  • The Eden Formula

    The Eden Formula

  • The Pitchfork Retreat

    The Pitchfork Retreat

  • Tournament of Dreams

    Tournament of Dreams

  • Star Trek: The Next Generation - Redemption

    Star Trek: The Next Generation - Redemption

  • Chicago Massacre: Richard Speck

    Chicago Massacre: Richard Speck

  • Behind the Monsters

    Behind the Monsters

  • The Bride in Black

    The Bride in Black

  • Peng! Du bist tot!

    Peng! Du bist tot!

  • Max Monroe: Loose Cannon

    Max Monroe: Loose Cannon

  • Bryan Loves You

    Bryan Loves You

  • Driven

    Driven

  • Enemy Territory

    Enemy Territory

  • Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

    Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

  • The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time

    The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time

  • Realm of Shadows

    Realm of Shadows

  • The Prophecy V: Forsaken

    The Prophecy V: Forsaken

  • Celluloid Wizards in the Video Wasteland: The Saga of Empire Pictures

    Celluloid Wizards in the Video Wasteland: The Saga of Empire Pictures

  • Destination Marfa

    Destination Marfa

  • Black Fox

    Black Fox

  • Kill Her, Not Me

    Kill Her, Not Me

  • Drive Me to Vegas and Mars

    Drive Me to Vegas and Mars

  • Death House

    Death House

  • Bitch Ass

    Bitch Ass

  • The Family Business

    The Family Business

  • Splatter

    Splatter

  • Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story

    Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story

  • A Night at the Silent Movie Theater

    A Night at the Silent Movie Theater

  • Brothers in Arms

    Brothers in Arms

  • Changing the Game

    Changing the Game

  • Karma: Death at Latigo Springs

    Karma: Death at Latigo Springs

  • Immortal

    Immortal

  • Be My Victim

    Be My Victim

  • Traveling Light

    Traveling Light

  • Ivory Hunters

    Ivory Hunters

  • Requiem

    Requiem

  • Dockweiler

    Dockweiler

  • Chiller 13: The Decade's Scariest Movie Moments

    Chiller 13: The Decade's Scariest Movie Moments

  • Univers'l

    Univers'l

  • Norman's Corner

    Norman's Corner

  • Cutter's Club

    Cutter's Club

  • Worth

    Worth

  • The Raven

    The Raven

  • The Witching Hour

    The Witching Hour

  • H.P. Lovecraft's Celephaïs

    H.P. Lovecraft's Celephaïs

  • Dixieland

    Dixieland