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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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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
Law & Order
Hawaii Five-0
The X-Files
CSI: Miami
Charmed
Night Court
Murder, She Wrote
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Beverly Hills, 90210
MacGyver
Without a Trace
The Flash
Smallville
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Matlock
Young Justice
Andromeda
24
Jake and the Fatman
Simon & Simon
Criminal Minds
21 Jump Street
Boston Legal
Crossing Jordan
Homicide: Life on the Street
Masters of Horror
Scream: The TV Series
Kate & Allie
The Orville
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
Stargate SG-1
The Crow: Stairway to Heaven
Psych
UC: Undercover
Batman: The Brave and the Bold
Father Dowling Mysteries
Star Trek: Voyager
Anger Management
Angel
Xena: Warrior Princess
The Event
Chuck
Masters of the Universe: Revelation
Masters of the Universe: Revolution
Transformers: Prime
Sym-Bionic Titan
Riverdale
Room 104
Eli Roth's History of Horror
Colors
Candyman
Final Destination 3
Digging Up the Marrow
The Death and Return of Superman
Platoon
Reign of the Supermen
Hell Fest
LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League - Attack of the Legion of Doom!
The Crow
Final Destination 2
The Rock
Final Destination 5
Final Destination
Justice League Dark: Apokolips War
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LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League
Babylon 5: A Call to Arms
True Women
Lean On Me
Keeper of the City
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Criminal Justice
Final Destination Bloodlines
The Debt Collector
Splatter
Zombies
Candy Corn
Black Fox
Night of the Living Dead
Candyman
DOTA: Dragon's Blood
Production Credits
Final Destination Bloodlines
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