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
Wilbur
The Reenactment
Bill
Le Secret
Caddy
Traveling Light
Johnny Valentine
Wishmaster
Candyman / Daniel Robitaille
Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh
Chauffeur
Penance
Sylvian
Vampire In Vegas
Reverend Zombie
Hatchet
James Glass
Night Night
Grange
The Crow
Candyman
Candyman
Bludworth
Final Destination
Candyman / Daniel Robitaille
Candyman: Day of the Dead
Captain Darrow
The Rock
Mr. Bludworth
Final Destination 2
Reverend Abraham
The Graves
Dan
The Man from Earth
The Narrator
Bryan Loves You
The Alchemist
The Absence of Light
Captain Dunning
Chicago Massacre: Richard Speck
Dr. Henry Jekyll / Edward Hyde
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Nathan McVay
Beg
Agent Washington
iMurders
Seth
Beastmaster III: The Eye of Braxus
Clerk
Murder-Set-Pieces
Duke
Sushi Girl
Stark
The Prophecy V: Forsaken
Reverend Zombie
Hatchet II
Caleb Kilgore
Scarecrow Slayer
Self
Sushi Girl: A Documentary
Shadow
Shadow: Dead Riot
Deucalion
Minotaur
Steve
Shadow Puppets
Jason Sherwood
Sabotage
Ben
Night of the Living Dead
Reggie
Control Factor
Harry
Hellblazers
Devilreaux
Manuel
Checking Out
Future Lockwood
Stream
Garrett Houtman
The Pandora Project
Bludworth
Final Destination 5
Controller
Are You Scared 2
Curtis
Changing the Game
Mr. Steele
Jack the Reaper
Barrington
Sleepwalk
The Count
Enemy Territory
Vietnam Vet
Colors
James Radcliffe
The Eden Formula
Christopher
Falling Away
Jomo
Ivory Hunters
Benzo Al
Butter
Makoute
Voodoo Dawn
Britt Johnson (Black Fox)
Black Fox
Crispus Hansen
Dust of War
Ruber
Dead of the Nite
Jackson
Army of the Damned
Jack
The Nana Project
Mason
The Family
Evert Covey
Shadow Builder
Fr. Dudley
Realm of Shadows
Britt Johnson (Black Fox)
Black Fox: The Price of Peace
Detective Riley
Criminal Justice
Darius Pelton
Driven
Mistress Marla
Burnzy's Last Call
Host
The Pitchfork Retreat
Leonard Anderson
Babylon 5: A Call to Arms
Rival
The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2
Admiral Ramirez
Prelude to Axanar
Jeffrey Bowman
The Activated Man
Emile Gaston
Love and Curses... and All That Jazz
Frankie Hawkins
Excessive Force
Manny
Beyond the Game
Officer Darrow
VANish
Self
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
Charles Colster
Dixieland
Detective Johnson
Scream at the Devil
Lamont Hughes
All Gone Wrong
Titus Darq
Bitch Ass
The Judge
Werewolf Game
Mr. William Wright
Lean On Me
Darkseid (voice)
LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League
Eddie
Frankenstein
Bob
Catfish Christmas
God
Three Chris's
Marcus
Univers'l
Hunnit Grand
The Mannsfield 12
Darkseid (voice)
LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League - Attack of the Legion of Doom!
William John Bludworth
Final Destination Bloodlines
Ben
Night of the Living Dead: Darkest Dawn
Dr. Murphy
Agoraphobia
The Beast
Valerie on the Stairs
Eric Crowell
The Only Witness
Devil (voice)
Final Destination 3
Frog
Bird
Frank
Drive Me to Vegas and Mars
Isaiah Kennedy
Tournament of Dreams
Berlin
Them
Clown
Nite Tales
Jack Rivetti
Karma: Death at Latigo Springs
Duncan / Belial
Disciples
Bubba
Stir
Drucker
Sunset Heat
Pastor
Grave Walkers
The Farmer Asa
Death House
God
Bleeding Hearts
The Bride in Black
Chad Wolfe
From Jennifer
Fallen (voice)
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Detective Holmes
Kill Her, Not Me
Self
Celluloid Wizards in the Video Wasteland: The Saga of Empire Pictures
Detective Sommers
Zombies
Major General Frost
Sky Sharks
Spencer Pope
Splatter
Dr. Hanson
Two Faced
Warren
Platoon
Hunter
Worth
Barbosa
The Debt Collector
Sgt. Bridges
Keeper of the City
Jericho Whitfield
West of Hell
Colin
The Final Wish
Darkseid (voice)
Reign of the Supermen
Reverend Bill Abernathy
Requiem
The Barker
Hell Fest
Bishop Gate
Candy Corn
Special Agent Battle
Bulletproof 2
The Duke
Dockweiler
Demolition Workman
84 Charing Cross Road
Candyman / Daniel Robitaille
Candyman
Britt Johnson (Black Fox)
Black Fox: Good Men and Bad
Self
Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror
Self
Be My Victim
Darkseid (voice)
The Death and Return of Superman
T
Underground Entertainment: The Movie
Reverend Zombie
Victor Crowley
Julien
The Thirst: Blood War
Jake Samples
Caught Up
Darkseid (voice)
Justice League Dark: Apokolips War
Senator Benjamin Burke
Badland
American Spy
Peng! Du bist tot!
Ted
Immortal
Jordan Myers
The Lockdown Hauntings
Mones
The Dogwalker
William
Tales from the Hood 3
Self
Sweets to the Sweet: The 'Candyman' Mythos
Self
Digging Up the Marrow
Self
Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story
Carl
Insight
Major Frank Lawrence
The Bunker
The Changed
Reading Customer
Norman's Corner
Mayor Henry
Destination Marfa
Professor Smith
Stoker Hills
Pike (segment 'Fugue State')
Horror Noire
Self
Chiller 13: The Decade's Scariest Movie Moments
Duncan / Lord Belial
The Devil's Disciples
Dr. George Roberts
Cutter's Club
Jones
A Night at the Silent Movie Theater
The Witching Hour
Chuck Berry (uncredited)
Heart of the Beholder
Self
Brothers in Arms
H.P. Lovecraft's Celephaïs
The Messenger / Father Reginald
The Raven
Kurn
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Redemption
Marco Aurelio
Hate Thyself
Detective Sommers
Zombies: Christmas Apocalypse
Mason
The Family Business
Self - (archive footage)
Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies
TV Show Host / Narrator
The Quiet Ones
Zoom (voice)
Dopple-Death
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
170
Gender
Male
Birthday
1954-12-04
Place of Birth
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Also Known As
Anthony T. "Tony" Todd