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.
Known For
Credits
- 2025 · Final Destination Bloodlines as William John Bludworth
- 2025 · Cutter's Club as Dr. George Roberts
- 2024 · Karma: Death at Latigo Springs as Jack Rivetti
- 2024 · Realm of Shadows as Fr. Dudley
- 2024 · Masters of the Universe: Revolution as Scareglow (voice)
- 2023 · The Nana Project as Jack
- 2023 · Devilreaux as
- 2022 · The Lockdown Hauntings as Jordan Myers
- 2022 · Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story as Self
- 2022 · Hellblazers as Harry
- 2021 · Traveling Light as Caddy
- 2021 · Candyman as Candyman / Daniel Robitaille
- 2021 · Masters of the Universe: Revelation as Scare Glow (voice)
- 2021 · The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2 as Rival
- 2021 · DOTA: Dragon's Blood as Slyrak (voice)
- 2020 · Justice League Dark: Apokolips War as Darkseid (voice)
- 2019 · Badland as Senator Benjamin Burke
- 2019 · The Death and Return of Superman as Darkseid (voice)
- 2019 · The Final Wish as Colin
- 2018 · Hell Fest as The Barker
- 2018 · West of Hell as Jericho Whitfield
- 2018 · The Debt Collector as Barbosa
- 2017 · From Jennifer as Chad Wolfe
- 2017 · Victor Crowley as Reverend Zombie
- 2017 · The Orville as Moclan Delegate
- 2017 · Room 104 as Larry
- 2017 · Riverdale as Farmer McGinty
- 2017 · Two Faced as Dr. Hanson
- 2015 · LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League - Attack of the Legion of Doom! as Darkseid (voice)
- 2015 · Scream: The TV Series as Luther Thompson
- 2015 · LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League as Darkseid (voice)
- 2015 · Bleeding Hearts as God
- 2014 · The Flash as Zoom (voice)
- 2013 · Dust of War as Crispus Hansen
- 2012 · Holliston as Himself
- 2011 · Halloween Wars as Self - Guest Judge
- 2011 · Final Destination 5 as Bludworth
- 2010 · Young Justice as Icon (voice)
- 2010 · Transformers: Prime as Dreadwing (voice)
- 2010 · Hawaii Five-0 as Jordan Nevins
- 2010 · The Event as General Whitman
- 2010 · Sym-Bionic Titan as Shaman (voice)
- 2009 · Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen as Fallen (voice)
- 2008 · Batman: The Brave and the Bold as Asteroth (voice)
- 2007 · Chuck as CIA Director Graham
- 2007 · The Man from Earth as Dan
- 2006 · Psych as Moses Johnson
- 2006 · Hatchet as Reverend Zombie
- 2006 · Shadow: Dead Riot as Shadow
- 2006 · Minotaur as Deucalion
- 2006 · Final Destination 3 as Devil (voice)
- 2005 · Masters of Horror as
- 2005 · Criminal Minds as Eric Miller
- 2005 · The Prophecy: Forsaken as Stark
- 2005 · Checking Out as Manuel
- 2004 · Boston Legal as Detective Walter Berenson
- 2003 · Scarecrow Slayer as Caleb Kilgore
- 2003 · Final Destination 2 as Mr. Bludworth
- 2002 · Without a Trace as Carl Williams
- 2002 · CSI: Miami as Marcus Cawdrey
- 2001 · 24 as Detective Michael Norris
- 2001 · 24 as General Benjamin Juma
- 2001 · Smallville as Earl Jenkins
- 2001 · UC: Undercover as
- 2001 · Crossing Jordan as Coach Jim Evans
- 2000 · Boston Public as Lester Lipschultz
- 2000 · Andromeda as Captain Fehdman Metis
- 2000 · Final Destination as Bludworth
- 1999 · Angel as Vyasa
- 1999 · Candyman: Day of the Dead as Candyman / Daniel Robitaille
- 1998 · Charmed as Avatar of Force
- 1998 · The Pandora Project as Garrett Houtman
- 1997 · Wishmaster as Johnny Valentine
- 1997 · Stargate SG-1 as Lord Haikon
- 1997 · True Women as Ed Tom
- 1996 · The Rock as Captain Darrow
- 1995 · Xena: Warrior Princess as Cecrops
- 1995 · Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh as Candyman / Daniel Robitaille
- 1995 · Hercules: The Legendary Journeys as Gilgamesh
- 1995 · Hercules: The Legendary Journeys as Gladius
- 1995 · Star Trek: Voyager as Alpha Hirogen
- 1995 · Burnzy's Last Call as Mistress Marla
- 1994 · New York Undercover as
- 1994 · The Crow as Grange
- 1993 · NYPD Blue as Eddie Hazell
- 1993 · The X-Files as Augustus Cole
- 1993 · Homicide: Life on the Street as Matt Rhodes
- 1993 · Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as Kurn
- 1993 · Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as Adult Jake Sisko
- 1992 · Candyman as Candyman / Daniel Robitaille
- 1990 · Night of the Living Dead as Ben
- 1990 · Beverly Hills, 90210 as Dr. Julius Tate
- 1990 · Law & Order as Reverend Ott
- 1990 · Ivory Hunters as Jomo
- 1989 · Lean On Me as Mr. William Wright
- 1989 · Father Dowling Mysteries as Lou
- 1988 · Bird as Frog
- 1988 · Colors as Vietnam Vet
- 1987 · Star Trek: The Next Generation as Kurn
- 1987 · Jake and the Fatman as Jordan Lee
- 1987 · Enemy Territory as The Count
- 1987 · Peng! Du bist tot! as American Spy
- 1987 · 21 Jump Street as Aaron Jackson
- 1987 · 84 Charing Cross Road as Demolition Workman
- 1986 · Platoon as Warren
- 1986 · Matlock as Billy Pierce
- 1985 · MacGyver as Zimba
- 1984 · Murder, She Wrote as National Security Agent Nathan Mitchell
- 1984 · Kate & Allie as
- 1984 · Night Court as Mr. Crumrine
- 1981 · Simon & Simon as Troy Tolliver
- Future · The Pitchfork Retreat as Host
- 2025 · Werewolf Game as The Judge
- 2024 · The Activated Man as Jeffrey Bowman
- 2024 · The Devil's Disciples as Duncan / Lord Belial
- 2024 · The Bunker as Major Frank Lawrence
- 2024 · Stream as Future Lockwood
- 2023 · Dixieland as Charles Colster
- 2022 · Catfish Christmas as Bob
- 2022 · The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time as Self
- 2022 · Bitch Ass as Titus Darq
- 2022 · Stoker Hills as Professor Smith
- 2021 · All Gone Wrong as Lamont Hughes
- 2021 · Night Night as James Glass
- 2021 · Horror Noire as Pike (segment 'Fugue State')
- 2021 · Behind the Monsters as Self
- 2021 · The Reenactment as Wilbur
- 2021 · The Changed as
- 2021 · Destination Marfa as Mayor Henry
- 2021 · Insight as Carl
- 2020 · Sky Sharks as Major General Frost
- 2020 · Tales from the Hood 3 as William
- 2020 · Bulletproof 2 as Special Agent Battle
- 2019 · Immortal as Ted
- 2019 · Candy Corn as Bishop Gate
- 2019 · Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror as Self
- 2019 · Reign of the Supermen as Darkseid (voice)
- 2018 · Drive Me to Vegas and Mars as Frank
- 2018 · Brothers in Arms as Self
- 2018 · Be My Victim as Self
- 2018 · Worth as Hunter
- 2018 · Death House as The Farmer Asa
- 2017 · Zombies as Detective Sommers
- 2015 · Scream at the Devil as Detective Johnson
- 2015 · Grave Walkers as Pastor
- 2015 · Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini as Self
- 2015 · Night of the Living Dead: Darkest Dawn as Ben
- 2015 · Agoraphobia as Dr. Murphy
- 2015 · Frankenstein as Eddie
- 2015 · VANish as Officer Darrow
- 2015 · Digging Up the Marrow as Self
- 2015 · Requiem as Reverend Bill Abernathy
- 2014 · Beyond the Game as Manny
- 2014 · Disciples as Duncan / Belial
- 2014 · Prelude to Axanar as Admiral Ramirez
- 2013 · Army of the Damned as Jackson
- 2013 · Kill Her, Not Me as Detective Holmes
- 2013 · Jack the Reaper as Mr. Steele
- 2013 · Dead of the Nite as Ruber
- 2013 · Sushi Girl: A Documentary as Self
- 2012 · Changing the Game as Curtis
- 2012 · Sushi Girl as Duke
- 2012 · Falling Away as Christopher
- 2012 · A Night at the Silent Movie Theater as Jones
- 2011 · Underground Entertainment: The Movie as T
- 2011 · The Family as Mason
- 2010 · Chiller 13: The Decade's Scariest Movie Moments as Self
- 2010 · Hatchet II as Reverend Zombie
- 2010 · Beg as Nathan McVay
- 2010 · Three Chris's as God
- 2010 · The Graves as Reverend Abraham
- 2009 · Splatter as Spencer Pope
- 2009 · Splatter as Spencer Pope
- 2009 · Vampire In Vegas as Sylvian
- 2009 · Penance as Chauffeur
- 2009 · Are You Scared 2 as Controller
- 2008 · Dockweiler as The Duke
- 2008 · Nite Tales as Clown
- 2008 · Bryan Loves You as The Narrator
- 2008 · iMurders as Agent Washington
- 2008 · The Thirst: Blood War as Julien
- 2007 · The Mannsfield 12 as Hunnit Grand
- 2007 · Tournament of Dreams as Isaiah Kennedy
- 2007 · Shadow Puppets as Steve
- 2007 · Chicago Massacre: Richard Speck as Captain Dunning
- 2006 · Valerie on the Stairs as The Beast
- 2006 · The Eden Formula as James Radcliffe
- 2006 · The Absence of Light as The Alchemist
- 2006 · The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde as Dr. Henry Jekyll / Edward Hyde
- 2005 · Heart of the Beholder as Chuck Berry (uncredited)
- 2004 · Murder-Set-Pieces as Clerk
- 2004 · Sweets to the Sweet: The 'Candyman' Mythos as Self
- 2003 · The Only Witness as Eric Crowell
- 2003 · Control Factor as Reggie
- 2002 · The Dogwalker as Mones
- 2000 · The Secret as Bill
- 1999 · Babylon 5: A Call to Arms as Leonard Anderson
- 1998 · Shadow Builder as Evert Covey
- 1998 · Butter as Benzo Al
- 1998 · Driven as Darius Pelton
- 1998 · Caught Up as Jake Samples
- 1997 · Univers'l as Marcus
- 1997 · Stir as Bubba
- 1996 · Them as Berlin
- 1996 · Beastmaster III: The Eye of Braxus as Seth
- 1996 · Sabotage as Jason Sherwood
- 1995 · Black Fox: Good Men and Bad as Britt Johnson (Black Fox)
- 1995 · Black Fox: The Price of Peace as Britt Johnson (Black Fox)
- 1995 · Black Fox as Britt 'Black Fox' Johnson
- 1995 · Black Fox as Britt Johnson (Black Fox)
- 1993 · Excessive Force as Frankie Hawkins
- 1992 · Sunset Heat as Drucker
- 1991 · Keeper of the City as Sgt. Bridges
- 1990 · Voodoo Dawn as Makoute
- 1990 · The Bride in Black as
- 1990 · Cop Rock as Omar
- 1990 · Criminal Justice as Detective Riley
- Future · The Witching Hour as
- 1990 · Max Monroe: Loose Cannon as Lafontaine Smith
- 1988 · Norman's Corner as Reading Customer
- Future · Celluloid Wizards in the Video Wasteland: The Saga of Empire Pictures as Self
- 1991 · Love and Curses... and All That Jazz as Emile Gaston
- 1986 · Sleepwalk as Barrington