Tony Todd
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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Law & Order
1990 · Reverend Ott
Criminal Minds
2005 · Eric Miller
Smallville
2001 · Earl Jenkins
CSI: Miami
2002 · Marcus Cawdrey
Hawaii Five-0
2010 · Jordan Nevins
The Flash
2014 · Zoom (voice)
Stargate SG-1
1997 · Lord Haikon
Psych
2006 · Moses Johnson
24
2001 · Detective Michael Norr...
The X-Files
1993 · Augustus Cole
NYPD Blue
1993 · Eddie Hazell
Charmed
1998 · Avatar of Force
Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987 · Kurn
Young Justice
2010 · Icon (voice)
Without a Trace
2002 · Carl Williams
Star Trek: Voyager
1995 · Alpha Hirogen
Riverdale
2017 · Farmer McGinty
Murder, She Wrote
1984 · National Security Agen...
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993 · Kurn
Xena: Warrior Princess
1995 · Cecrops
Beverly Hills, 90210
1990 · Dr. Julius Tate
MacGyver
1985 · Zimba
Crossing Jordan
2001 · Coach Jim Evans
Night Court
1984 · Mr. Crumrine
Boston Legal
2004 · Detective Walter Beren...
Matlock
1986 · Billy Pierce
21 Jump Street
1987 · Aaron Jackson
Chuck
2007 · CIA Director Graham
Homicide: Life on the Street
1993 · Matt Rhodes
Angel
1999 · Vyasa
Andromeda
2000 · Captain Fehdman Metis
Jake and the Fatman
1987 · Jordan Lee
Batman: The Brave and the Bold
2008 · Asteroth (voice)
Simon & Simon
1981 · Troy Tolliver
Boston Public
2000 · Lester Lipschultz
The Orville
2017 · Moclan Delegate
Final Destination Bloodlines
2025 · William John Bludworth
Kate & Allie
1984
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
1995 · Gilgamesh
Transformers: Prime
2010 · Dreadwing (voice)
Devil May Cry
2025 · Beowulf / Fury 2 (voic...
Masters of Horror
2005
New York Undercover
1994
Scream: The TV Series
2015 · Luther Thompson
Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!
2015 · Space Kook / Captain L...
The Rock
1996 · Captain Darrow
Room 104
2017 · The Father
Platoon
1986 · Warren
DOTA: Dragon's Blood
2021 · Slyrak (voice)
Final Destination 2
2003 · Mr. Bludworth
Final Destination 3
2006 · Devil (voice)
The Crow
1994 · Grange
Final Destination
2000 · Bludworth
Halloween Wars
2011 · Self - Guest Judge
Final Destination 5
2011 · Bludworth
Masters of the Universe: Revelation
2021 · Scare Glow (voice)
The Event
2010 · General Whitman
The Debt Collector
2018 · Barbosa
Masters of the Universe: Revolution
2024 · Scareglow (voice)
Sym-Bionic Titan
2010 · Shaman (voice)
Colors
1988 · Vietnam Vet
Father Dowling Mysteries
1989 · Lou
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
2009 · Fallen (voice)
Candyman
1992 · Candyman
Justice League Dark: Apokolips War
2020 · Darkseid (voice)
The Man from Earth
2007 · Dan
Night of the Living Dead
1990 · Ben
Candyman
2021 · Candyman / Daniel Robi...
Night Stalker
2005 · Detective
UC: Undercover
2001
Cop Rock
1990 · Omar
Wishmaster
1997 · Johnny Valentine
Reign of the Supermen
2019 · Darkseid (voice)
The Death and Return of Superman
2019 · Darkseid (voice)
Holliston
2012 · Himself
Lean On Me
1989 · Mr. William Wright
True Women
1997 · Ed Tom
Hatchet
2006 · Reverend Zombie
Hatchet II
2010 · Reverend Zombie
The Secret
2000 · Bill
Hell Fest
2018 · The Barker
The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time
2022 · Self
Victor Crowley
2017 · Reverend Zombie
Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh
1995 · Candyman / Daniel Robi...
Bird
1988 · Frog
Behind the Monsters
2021 · Self
Badland
2019 · Senator Benjamin Burke
LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League - Attack of the Legion of Doom!
2015 · Darkseid (voice)
Sky Sharks
2020 · Major General Frost
The Prophecy: Forsaken
2005 · Stark
Werewolf Game
2025 · The Judge
Minotaur
2006 · Deucalion
Josh Hasty's Candy Corn
2019 · Bishop Gate
The Only Witness
2003 · Eric Crowell
Frankenstein
2015 · Eddie
Destination Marfa
2021 · Mayor Henry
Bulletproof 2
2020 · Special Agent Battle
84 Charing Cross Road
1987 · Demolition Workman
Sushi Girl
2012 · Duke
Candyman: Day of the Dead
1999 · Candyman / Daniel Robi...
Butter
1998 · Benzo Al
Sabotage
1996 · Jason Sherwood
Hate Thyself
2025 · Marco Aurelio
The Final Wish
2019 · Colin
Zombies
2016 · Detective Sommers
LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League
2015 · Darkseid (voice)
The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2
2021 · Rival
Beastmaster III: The Eye of Braxus
1996 · Seth
Valerie on the Stairs
2006 · The Beast
Stream
2024 · Future Lockwood
Murder-Set-Pieces
2004 · Clerk
Babylon 5: A Call to Arms
1999 · Leonard Anderson
Stoker Hills
2022 · Professor Smith
West of Hell
2018 · Jericho Whitfield
Digging Up the Marrow
2015 · Self
Splatter
2009 · Spencer Pope
The Pitchfork Retreat
2025 · Host
Caught Up
1998 · Jake Samples
Death House
2018 · The Farmer Asa
Tales from the Hood 3
2020 · William
H.P. Lovecraft's Celephaïs
2023
Insight
2021 · Carl
Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror
2019 · Self
The Lockdown Hauntings
2022 · Jordan Myers
The Raven
2025 · The Messenger / Father...
VANish
2015 · Officer Darrow
Black Fox: The Price of Peace
1995 · Britt Johnson (Black F...
Burnzy's Last Call
1995 · Mistress Marla
The Eden Formula
2006 · James Radcliffe
Bryan Loves You
2008 · The Narrator
Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story
2022 · Self
Black Fox
1995 · Britt 'Black Fox' John...
The Bunker
2024 · Major Frank Lawrence
Scream at the Devil
2015 · Detective Johnson
Brothers in Arms
2018 · Self
Criminal Justice
1990 · Detective Riley
Excessive Force
1993 · Frankie Hawkins
The Pandora Project
1998 · Garrett Houtman
Underground Entertainment: The Movie
2011 · T
Enemy Territory
1987 · The Count
Control Factor
2003 · Reggie
Keeper of the City
1991 · Sgt. Bridges
Beyond the Game
2014 · Manny
The Nana Project
2023 · Jack
Hellblazers
2022 · Harry
Night of the Living Dead: Darkest Dawn
2015 · Ben
Three Chris's
2010 · God
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
2015 · Self
Shadow Builder
1998 · Evert Covey
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
2006 · Dr. Henry Jekyll / Edw...
Penance
2009 · Chauffeur
Army of the Damned
2013 · Jackson
Bitch Ass
2022 · Titus Darq
Zombies: Christmas Apocalypse
2024 · Detective Sommers
Sushi Girl: A Documentary
2013 · Self
Black Fox: Good Men and Bad
1995 · Britt Johnson (Black F...
Dockweiler
2008 · The Duke
Shadow Puppets
2007 · Steve
The Devil's Disciples
2024 · Duncan / Lord Belial
Chicago Massacre: Richard Speck
2007 · Captain Dunning
Sunset Heat
1992 · Drucker
The Activated Man
2024 · Jeffrey Bowman
Splatter
2009 · Spencer Pope
The Quiet Ones
2010 · TV Show Host / Narrato...
Horror Noire
2021 · Pike (segment 'Fugue S...
The Family Business
2026 · Mason
Vampire In Vegas
2009 · Sylvian
Kill Her, Not Me
2013 · Detective Holmes
Dust of War
2013 · Crispus Hansen
#FromJennifer
2017 · Chad Wolfe
Dead of the Nite
2013 · Ruber
Karma: Death at Latigo Springs
2024 · Jack Rivetti
Black Fox
1995 · Britt Johnson (Black F...
Dixieland
2023 · Charles Colster
Voodoo Dawn
1990 · Makoute
The Graves
2010 · Reverend Abraham
The Thirst: Blood War
2008 · Julien
The Dogwalker
2002 · Mones
Shadow: Dead Riot
2006 · Shadow
Heart of the Beholder
2005 · Chuck Berry (uncredite...
Scarecrow Slayer
2003 · Caleb Kilgore
Bleeding Hearts
2015 · God
Them
1996 · Berlin
iMurders
2008 · Agent Washington
The Bride in Black
1990
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Redemption
2013 · Kurn
Jack the Reaper
2013 · Mr. Steele
Checking Out
2006 · Manuel
Drive Me to Vegas and Mars
2018 · Frank
Cutter's Club
2025 · Dr. George Roberts
Immortal
2019 · Ted
A Night at the Silent Movie Theater
2012 · Jones
Driven
1998 · Darius Pelton
Beg
2010 · Nathan McVay
The Family
2011 · Mason
Catfish Christmas
2022 · Bob
Tournament of Dreams
2007 · Isaiah Kennedy
Night Night
2021 · James Glass
Devilreaux
2023
Agoraphobia
2015 · Dr. Murphy
Be My Victim
2018 · Self
Worth
2018 · Hunter
Stir
1997 · Bubba
Sleepwalk
1986 · Barrington
Requiem
2015 · Reverend Bill Abernath...
Disciples
2014 · Duncan / Belial
Peng! Du bist tot!
1987 · American Spy
Ivory Hunters
1990 · Jomo
Changing the Game
2012 · Curtis
Two Faced
2017 · Dr. Hanson
The Absence of Light
2006 · The Alchemist
Traveling Light
2021 · Caddy
Sweets to the Sweet: The 'Candyman' Mythos
2004 · Self
Falling Away
2012 · Christopher
Norman's Corner
1988 · Reading Customer
The Changed
2021
Celluloid Wizards in the Video Wasteland: The Saga of Empire Pictures
— · Self
Nite Tales
2008 · Clown
The Reenactment
2021 · Wilbur
Realm of Shadows
2024 · Fr. Dudley
Chiller 13: The Decade's Scariest Movie Moments
2010 · Self
All Gone Wrong
2021 · Lamont Hughes
Are You Scared 2
2009 · Controller