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.
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 (Movies)
Legacy of Screams: The Evolution of Horror Movies
Character:Self - (archive footage)
Release Date:21/11/2025
Hate Thyself
Character:Marco Aurelio
Release Date:01/11/2025
Final Destination Bloodlines
Character:William John Bludworth
Release Date:14/05/2025
Cutter's Club
Character:Dr. George Roberts
Release Date:01/05/2025
Werewolf Game
Character:The Judge
Release Date:21/01/2025
The Activated Man
Character:Jeffrey Bowman
Release Date:13/12/2024
The Family Business
Character:Mason
Release Date:28/11/2024
The Devil's Disciples
Character:Duncan / Lord Belial
Release Date:16/11/2024
Zombies: Christmas Apocalypse
Character:Detective Sommers
Release Date:21/10/2024
The Bunker
Character:Major Frank Lawrence
Release Date:23/08/2024
Stream
Character:Future Lockwood
Release Date:21/08/2024
Karma: Death at Latigo Springs
Character:Jack Rivetti
Release Date:01/05/2024
Realm of Shadows
Character:Fr. Dudley
Release Date:29/04/2024
The Nana Project
Character:Jack
Release Date:14/09/2023
Dixieland
Character:Charles Colster
Release Date:14/08/2023
Devilreaux
Character:
Release Date:09/06/2023
The Lockdown Hauntings
Character:Jordan Myers
Release Date:09/12/2022
Catfish Christmas
Character:Bob
Release Date:01/12/2022
Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story
Character:Self
Release Date:07/10/2022
Bitch Ass
Character:Titus Darq
Release Date:14/03/2022
Hellblazers
Character:Harry
Release Date:21/01/2022
Stoker Hills
Character:Professor Smith
Release Date:14/01/2022
All Gone Wrong
Character:Lamont Hughes
Release Date:20/11/2021
Night Night
Character:James Glass
Release Date:16/11/2021
Horror Noire
Character:Pike (segment 'Fugue State')
Release Date:28/10/2021
Traveling Light
Character:Caddy
Release Date:10/10/2021
The Reenactment
Character:Wilbur
Release Date:17/09/2021
The Changed
Character:
Release Date:27/08/2021
Candyman
Character:Candyman / Daniel Robitaille
Release Date:25/08/2021
Destination Marfa
Character:Mayor Henry
Release Date:02/08/2021
The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2
Character:Rival
Release Date:11/06/2021
Insight
Character:Carl
Release Date:12/03/2021
Sky Sharks
Character:Major General Frost
Release Date:07/10/2020
Tales from the Hood 3
Character:William
Release Date:06/10/2020
Justice League Dark: Apokolips War
Character:Darkseid (voice)
Release Date:05/05/2020
Bulletproof 2
Character:Special Agent Battle
Release Date:07/01/2020
Badland
Character:Senator Benjamin Burke
Release Date:01/11/2019
Immortal
Character:Ted
Release Date:16/10/2019
The Death and Return of Superman
Character:Darkseid (voice)
Release Date:01/10/2019
Candy Corn
Character:Bishop Gate
Release Date:13/09/2019
Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror
Character:Self
Release Date:07/02/2019
The Final Wish
Character:Colin
Release Date:24/01/2019
Reign of the Supermen
Character:Darkseid (voice)
Release Date:13/01/2019
Drive Me to Vegas and Mars
Character:Frank
Release Date:31/12/2018
Brothers in Arms
Character:Self
Release Date:13/11/2018
Be My Victim
Character:Self
Release Date:29/10/2018
Hell Fest
Character:The Barker
Release Date:27/09/2018
Worth
Character:Hunter
Release Date:12/08/2018
West of Hell
Character:Jericho Whitfield
Release Date:12/06/2018
The Debt Collector
Character:Barbosa
Release Date:05/06/2018
Death House
Character:The Farmer Asa
Release Date:28/02/2018
Zombies
Character:Detective Sommers
Release Date:29/09/2017
From Jennifer
Character:Chad Wolfe
Release Date:26/09/2017
Victor Crowley
Character:Reverend Zombie
Release Date:12/09/2017
Two Faced
Character:Dr. Hanson
Release Date:01/01/2017
Scream at the Devil
Character:Detective Johnson
Release Date:30/10/2015
Grave Walkers
Character:Pastor
Release Date:17/10/2015
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
Character:Self
Release Date:16/10/2015
Night of the Living Dead: Darkest Dawn
Character:Ben
Release Date:05/10/2015
Agoraphobia
Character:Dr. Murphy
Release Date:01/10/2015
Frankenstein
Character:Eddie
Release Date:29/08/2015
LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League - Attack of the Legion of Doom!
Character:Darkseid (voice)
Release Date:25/08/2015
VANish
Character:Officer Darrow
Release Date:24/02/2015
Digging Up the Marrow
Character:Self
Release Date:20/02/2015
LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League
Character:Darkseid (voice)
Release Date:10/02/2015
Bleeding Hearts
Character:God
Release Date:03/02/2015
Requiem
Character:Reverend Bill Abernathy
Release Date:01/01/2015
Beyond the Game
Character:Manny
Release Date:31/12/2014
Disciples
Character:Duncan / Belial
Release Date:12/09/2014
Prelude to Axanar
Character:Admiral Ramirez
Release Date:26/07/2014
Army of the Damned
Character:Jackson
Release Date:07/11/2013
Kill Her, Not Me
Character:Detective Holmes
Release Date:15/09/2013
Jack the Reaper
Character:Mr. Steele
Release Date:06/08/2013
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Redemption
Character:Kurn
Release Date:30/07/2013
Dust of War
Character:Crispus Hansen
Release Date:18/07/2013
Dead of the Nite
Character:Ruber
Release Date:03/04/2013
Sushi Girl: A Documentary
Character:Self
Release Date:19/02/2013
Changing the Game
Character:Curtis
Release Date:31/12/2012
Sushi Girl
Character:Duke
Release Date:07/12/2012
Falling Away
Character:Christopher
Release Date:02/03/2012
A Night at the Silent Movie Theater
Character:Jones
Release Date:01/01/2012
Final Destination 5
Character:Bludworth
Release Date:12/08/2011
Underground Entertainment: The Movie
Character:T
Release Date:06/06/2011
The Family
Character:Mason
Release Date:10/03/2011
Chiller 13: The Decade's Scariest Movie Moments
Character:Self
Release Date:17/12/2010
Hatchet II
Character:Reverend Zombie
Release Date:01/10/2010
Beg
Character:Nathan McVay
Release Date:15/05/2010
Three Chris's
Character:God
Release Date:02/02/2010
The Graves
Character:Reverend Abraham
Release Date:29/01/2010
Splatter
Character:Spencer Pope
Release Date:29/10/2009
Vampire In Vegas
Character:Sylvian
Release Date:01/08/2009
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Character:Fallen (voice)
Release Date:19/06/2009
Penance
Character:Chauffeur
Release Date:30/05/2009
Are You Scared 2
Character:Controller
Release Date:10/02/2009
Dockweiler
Character:The Duke
Release Date:11/11/2008
Nite Tales
Character:Clown
Release Date:30/10/2008
Bryan Loves You
Character:The Narrator
Release Date:23/09/2008
iMurders
Character:Agent Washington
Release Date:09/08/2008
The Thirst: Blood War
Character:Julien
Release Date:01/01/2008
The Mannsfield 12
Character:Hunnit Grand
Release Date:12/10/2007
The Man from Earth
Character:Dan
Release Date:10/06/2007
Tournament of Dreams
Character:Isaiah Kennedy
Release Date:24/04/2007
Shadow Puppets
Character:Steve
Release Date:16/04/2007
Chicago Massacre: Richard Speck
Character:Captain Dunning
Release Date:15/04/2007
Valerie on the Stairs
Character:The Beast
Release Date:29/12/2006
Checking Out
Character:Manuel
Release Date:15/09/2006
The Eden Formula
Character:James Radcliffe
Release Date:01/09/2006
The Absence of Light
Character:The Alchemist
Release Date:04/08/2006
Hatchet
Character:Reverend Zombie
Release Date:27/04/2006
Shadow: Dead Riot
Character:Shadow
Release Date:28/03/2006
Minotaur
Character:Deucalion
Release Date:11/03/2006
Final Destination 3
Character:Devil (voice)
Release Date:09/02/2006
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Character:Dr. Henry Jekyll / Edward Hyde
Release Date:01/02/2006
The Prophecy V: Forsaken
Character:Stark
Release Date:06/09/2005
Heart of the Beholder
Character:Chuck Berry (uncredited)
Release Date:01/01/2005
Murder-Set-Pieces
Character:Clerk
Release Date:04/12/2004
Sweets to the Sweet: The 'Candyman' Mythos
Character:Self
Release Date:17/08/2004
The Only Witness
Character:Eric Crowell
Release Date:19/08/2003
Scarecrow Slayer
Character:Caleb Kilgore
Release Date:12/08/2003
Final Destination 2
Character:Mr. Bludworth
Release Date:31/01/2003
Control Factor
Character:Reggie
Release Date:18/01/2003
The Dogwalker
Character:Mones
Release Date:13/09/2002
The Secret
Character:Bill
Release Date:01/11/2000
Final Destination
Character:Bludworth
Release Date:17/03/2000
Candyman: Day of the Dead
Character:Candyman / Daniel Robitaille
Release Date:09/07/1999
Babylon 5: A Call to Arms
Character:Leonard Anderson
Release Date:12/05/1999
Shadow Builder
Character:Evert Covey
Release Date:01/11/1998
Butter
Character:Benzo Al
Release Date:13/10/1998
The Pandora Project
Character:Garrett Houtman
Release Date:15/07/1998
Driven
Character:Darius Pelton
Release Date:23/04/1998
Caught Up
Character:Jake Samples
Release Date:27/02/1998
Univers'l
Character:Marcus
Release Date:05/10/1997
Wishmaster
Character:Johnny Valentine
Release Date:19/09/1997
Stir
Character:Bubba
Release Date:01/07/1997
Them
Character:Berlin
Release Date:08/10/1996
The Rock
Character:Captain Darrow
Release Date:07/06/1996
Beastmaster III: The Eye of Braxus
Character:Seth
Release Date:24/05/1996
Sabotage
Character:Jason Sherwood
Release Date:07/03/1996
Black Fox: Good Men and Bad
Character:Britt Johnson (Black Fox)
Release Date:11/08/1995
Black Fox: The Price of Peace
Character:Britt Johnson (Black Fox)
Release Date:04/08/1995
Black Fox
Character:Britt Johnson (Black Fox)
Release Date:28/07/1995
Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh
Character:Candyman / Daniel Robitaille
Release Date:17/03/1995
Burnzy's Last Call
Character:Mistress Marla
Release Date:01/02/1995
The Crow
Character:Grange
Release Date:11/05/1994
Excessive Force
Character:Frankie Hawkins
Release Date:14/05/1993
Candyman
Character:Candyman
Release Date:16/10/1992
Sunset Heat
Character:Drucker
Release Date:02/07/1992
Keeper of the City
Character:Sgt. Bridges
Release Date:20/12/1991
Love and Curses... and All That Jazz
Character:Emile Gaston
Release Date:21/09/1991
Voodoo Dawn
Character:Makoute
Release Date:01/11/1990
The Bride in Black
Character:
Release Date:21/10/1990
Night of the Living Dead
Character:Ben
Release Date:19/10/1990
Criminal Justice
Character:Detective Riley
Release Date:08/09/1990
Ivory Hunters
Character:Jomo
Release Date:20/08/1990
Lean On Me
Character:Mr. William Wright
Release Date:03/03/1989
Norman's Corner
Character:Reading Customer
Release Date:12/11/1988
Bird
Character:Frog
Release Date:01/06/1988
Colors
Character:Vietnam Vet
Release Date:15/04/1988
Enemy Territory
Character:The Count
Release Date:22/05/1987
Peng! Du bist tot!
Character:American Spy
Release Date:15/04/1987
84 Charing Cross Road
Character:Demolition Workman
Release Date:13/02/1987
Platoon
Character:Warren
Release Date:19/12/1986
Sleepwalk
Character:Barrington
Release Date:09/09/1986
Television Appearances
Masters of the Universe: Revolution
Character:Scareglow (voice)
The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time
Character:Self
Behind the Monsters
Character:Self
Masters of the Universe: Revelation
Character:Scare Glow (voice)
DOTA: Dragon's Blood
Character:Slyrak (voice)
The Orville
Character:Moclan Delegate
Room 104
Character:Larry
Riverdale
Character:Farmer McGinty
Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!
Character:Space Kook / Captain Lewis (voice)
Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!
Character:Reggie (voice)
Scream: The TV Series
Character:Luther Thompson
The Flash
Character:Zoom (voice)
Holliston
Character:Himself
Halloween Wars
Character:Self - Guest Judge
Young Justice
Character:Icon (voice)
Transformers: Prime
Character:Dreadwing (voice)
Hawaii Five-0
Character:Jordan Nevins
The Event
Character:General Whitman
Sym-Bionic Titan
Character:Shaman (voice)
Splatter
Character:Spencer Pope
Batman: The Brave and the Bold
Character:Asteroth (voice)
Chuck
Character:CIA Director Graham
Psych
Character:Moses Johnson
Masters of Horror
Character:
Criminal Minds
Character:Eric Miller
Boston Legal
Character:Detective Walter Berenson
Without a Trace
Character:Carl Williams
CSI: Miami
Character:Marcus Cawdrey
24
Character:Detective Michael Norris
24
Character:General Benjamin Juma
Smallville
Character:Earl Jenkins
UC: Undercover
Character:
Crossing Jordan
Character:Coach Jim Evans
Boston Public
Character:Lester Lipschultz
Andromeda
Character:Captain Fehdman Metis
Angel
Character:Vyasa
Charmed
Character:Avatar of Force
Stargate SG-1
Character:Lord Haikon
True Women
Character:Ed Tom
Xena: Warrior Princess
Character:Cecrops
Black Fox
Character:Britt 'Black Fox' Johnson
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
Character:Gilgamesh
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
Character:Gladius
Star Trek: Voyager
Character:Alpha Hirogen
New York Undercover
Character:
NYPD Blue
Character:Eddie Hazell
The X-Files
Character:Augustus Cole
Homicide: Life on the Street
Character:Matt Rhodes
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Character:Kurn
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Character:Adult Jake Sisko
Beverly Hills, 90210
Character:Dr. Julius Tate
Cop Rock
Character:Omar
Law & Order
Character:Reverend Ott
Max Monroe: Loose Cannon
Character:Lafontaine Smith
Father Dowling Mysteries
Character:Lou
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Character:Kurn
Jake and the Fatman
Character:Jordan Lee
21 Jump Street
Character:Aaron Jackson
Matlock
Character:Billy Pierce
MacGyver
Character:Zimba
Murder, She Wrote
Character:National Security Agent Nathan Mitchell
Kate & Allie
Character:
Night Court
Character:Mr. Crumrine
Simon & Simon
Character:Troy Tolliver
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