Photo of Tony Todd
Acting

Tony Todd

Profession
Acting
Born
December 4, 1954 · Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Died
November 6, 2024

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

Riverdale poster
Riverdale
Series · 2017 · ★ 8.4
The Flash poster
The Flash
Series · 2014 · ★ 7.7
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen poster
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Film · 2009 · ★ 6.2
Final Destination poster
Final Destination
Film · 2000 · ★ 6.6
The Rock poster
The Rock
Film · 1996 · ★ 7.2
Platoon poster
Platoon
Film · 1986 · ★ 7.7
Final Destination 2 poster
Final Destination 2
Film · 2003 · ★ 6.3
Final Destination 3 poster
Final Destination 3
Film · 2006 · ★ 6.2
The Crow poster
The Crow
Film · 1994 · ★ 7.5
Smallville poster
Smallville
Series · 2001 · ★ 8.2
Final Destination 5 poster
Final Destination 5
Film · 2011 · ★ 6.2
Criminal Minds poster
Criminal Minds
Series · 2005 · ★ 8.3

Filmography