Tony Todd
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
Law & Order
1990
Criminal Minds
2005
Smallville
2001
CSI: Miami
2002
The Flash
2014
Hawaii Five-0
2010
24
2001
24
2001
The X-Files
1993
Charmed
1998
Stargate SG-1
1997
Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987
Filmography
Law & Order
as Reverend Ott · 1990
Criminal Minds
as Eric Miller · 2005
Smallville
as Earl Jenkins · 2001
CSI: Miami
as Marcus Cawdrey · 2002
The Flash
as Zoom (voice) · 2014
Hawaii Five-0
as Jordan Nevins · 2010
24
as Detective Michael Norris · 2001
24
as General Benjamin Juma · 2001
The X-Files
as Augustus Cole · 1993
Charmed
as Avatar of Force · 1998
Stargate SG-1
as Lord Haikon · 1997
Star Trek: The Next Generation
as Kurn · 1987
Star Trek: Voyager
as Alpha Hirogen · 1995
Beverly Hills, 90210
as Dr. Julius Tate · 1990
Psych
as Moses Johnson · 2006
MacGyver
as Zimba · 1985
Without a Trace
as Carl Williams · 2002
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
as Kurn · 1993
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
as Adult Jake Sisko · 1993
Riverdale
as Farmer McGinty · 2017
Murder, She Wrote
as National Security Agent Nathan Mitchell · 1984
Young Justice
as Icon (voice) · 2010
Boston Legal
as Detective Walter Berenson · 2004
NYPD Blue
as Eddie Hazell · 1993
Crossing Jordan
as Coach Jim Evans · 2001
Xena: Warrior Princess
as Cecrops · 1995
Angel
as Vyasa · 1999
Night Court
as Mr. Crumrine · 1984
The Orville
as Moclan Delegate · 2017
Chuck
as CIA Director Graham · 2007
21 Jump Street
as Aaron Jackson · 1987
Matlock
as Billy Pierce · 1986
Homicide: Life on the Street
as Matt Rhodes · 1993
Simon & Simon
as Troy Tolliver · 1981
Andromeda
as Captain Fehdman Metis · 2000
Boston Public
as Lester Lipschultz · 2000
Batman: The Brave and the Bold
as Asteroth (voice) · 2008
Jake and the Fatman
as Jordan Lee · 1987
New York Undercover
· 1994
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
as Gilgamesh · 1995
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
as Gladius · 1995
Transformers: Prime
as Dreadwing (voice) · 2010
Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!
as Space Kook / Captain Lewis (voice) · 2015
Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!
as Reggie (voice) · 2015
Final Destination Bloodlines
as William John Bludworth · 2025
Masters of Horror
· 2005
Kate & Allie
· 1984
Scream: The TV Series
as Luther Thompson · 2015
Devil May Cry
as Beowulf / Fury 2 (voice) · 2025
Final Destination
as Bludworth · 2000
Room 104
as The Father · 2017
Final Destination 3
as Devil (voice) · 2006
Final Destination 2
as Mr. Bludworth · 2003
Final Destination 5
as Bludworth · 2011
DOTA: Dragon's Blood
as Slyrak (voice) · 2021
Platoon
as Warren · 1986
The Rock
as Captain Darrow · 1996
The Event
as General Whitman · 2010
Masters of the Universe: Revelation
as Scare Glow (voice) · 2021
Father Dowling Mysteries
as Lou · 1989
Halloween Wars
as Self - Guest Judge · 2011
The Crow
as Grange · 1994
Sym-Bionic Titan
as Shaman (voice) · 2010
The Man from Earth
as Dan · 2007
Night Stalker
as Detective · 2005
Masters of the Universe: Revolution
as Scareglow (voice) · 2024
Justice League Dark: Apokolips War
as Darkseid (voice) · 2020
UC: Undercover
· 2001
Night of the Living Dead
as Ben · 1990
The Debt Collector
as Barbosa · 2018
Candyman
as Candyman / Daniel Robitaille · 2021
Cop Rock
as Omar · 1990
Candyman
as Candyman · 1992
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
as Fallen (voice) · 2009
Reign of the Supermen
as Darkseid (voice) · 2019
Wishmaster
as Johnny Valentine · 1997
Hell Fest
as The Barker · 2018
Holliston
as Himself · 2012
Colors
as Vietnam Vet · 1988
Lean On Me
as Mr. William Wright · 1989
Hatchet II
as Reverend Zombie · 2010
Candyman: Day of the Dead
as Candyman / Daniel Robitaille · 1999
True Women
as Ed Tom · 1997
LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League
as Darkseid (voice) · 2015
The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time
as Self · 2022
LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League - Attack of the Legion of Doom!
as Darkseid (voice) · 2015
Hatchet
as Reverend Zombie · 2006
The Death and Return of Superman
as Darkseid (voice) · 2019
Victor Crowley
as Reverend Zombie · 2017
Max Monroe: Loose Cannon
as Lafontaine Smith · 1990
84 Charing Cross Road
as Demolition Workman · 1987
Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini
as Self · 2015
The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2
as Rival · 2021
Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh
as Candyman / Daniel Robitaille · 1995
Behind the Monsters
as Self · 2021
Sushi Girl
as Duke · 2012
The Final Wish
as Colin · 2019
Badland
as Senator Benjamin Burke · 2019
Digging Up the Marrow
as Self · 2015
The Prophecy: Forsaken
as Stark · 2005
Hate Thyself
as Marco Aurelio · 2025
Werewolf Game
as The Judge · 2025
Sky Sharks
as Major General Frost · 2020
Minotaur
as Deucalion · 2006
Bulletproof 2
as Special Agent Battle · 2020
Frankenstein
as Eddie · 2015
Beastmaster III: The Eye of Braxus
as Seth · 1996
The Secret
as Bill · 2000
Josh Hasty's Candy Corn
as Bishop Gate · 2019
Murder-Set-Pieces
as Clerk · 2004
Scream at the Devil
as Detective Johnson · 2015
Stream
as Future Lockwood · 2024
Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror
as Self · 2019
Tales from the Hood 3
as William · 2020
Bird
as Frog · 1988
Black Fox
as Britt 'Black Fox' Johnson · 1995
Babylon 5: A Call to Arms
as Leonard Anderson · 1999
Stoker Hills
as Professor Smith · 2022
Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story
as Self · 2022
Butter
as Benzo Al · 1998
Sabotage
as Jason Sherwood · 1996
The Only Witness
as Eric Crowell · 2003
Zombies
as Detective Sommers · 2016
Splatter
as Spencer Pope · 2009
Requiem
as Reverend Bill Abernathy · 2015
Shadow Builder
as Evert Covey · 1998
Heart of the Beholder
as Chuck Berry (uncredited) · 2005
Horror Noire
as Pike (segment 'Fugue State') · 2021
The Nana Project
as Jack · 2023
Enemy Territory
as The Count · 1987
The Bride in Black
· 1990
Burnzy's Last Call
as Mistress Marla · 1995
Destination Marfa
as Mayor Henry · 2021
The Thirst: Blood War
as Julien · 2008
Excessive Force
as Frankie Hawkins · 1993
Hellblazers
as Harry · 2022
West of Hell
as Jericho Whitfield · 2018
The Pandora Project
as Garrett Houtman · 1998
Caught Up
as Jake Samples · 1998
Army of the Damned
as Jackson · 2013
The Graves
as Reverend Abraham · 2010
Dark Reel
as Detective Shields · 2008
Sushi Girl: A Documentary
as Self · 2013
Death House
as The Farmer Asa · 2018
Insight
as Carl · 2021
Dead of the Nite
as Ruber · 2013
Underground Entertainment: The Movie
as T · 2011
The Lockdown Hauntings
as Jordan Myers · 2022
Penance
as Chauffeur · 2009
Chicago Massacre: Richard Speck
as Captain Dunning · 2007
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Redemption
as Kurn · 2013
The Activated Man
as Jeffrey Bowman · 2024
Beyond the Game
as Manny · 2014
Shadow: Dead Riot
as Shadow · 2006
The Bunker
as Major Frank Lawrence · 2024
Control Factor
as Reggie · 2003
Night of the Living Dead: Darkest Dawn
as Ben · 2015
Bryan Loves You
as The Narrator · 2008
Valerie on the Stairs
as The Beast · 2006
Black Fox: The Price of Peace
as Britt Johnson (Black Fox) · 1995
H.P. Lovecraft's Celephaïs
· 2023
Checking Out
as Manuel · 2006
Immortal
as Ted · 2019
Brothers in Arms
as Self · 2018
Black Fox: Good Men and Bad
as Britt Johnson (Black Fox) · 1995
Splatter
as Spencer Pope · 2009
Scarecrow Slayer
as Caleb Kilgore · 2003
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
as Dr. Henry Jekyll / Edward Hyde · 2006
Karma: Death at Latigo Springs
as Jack Rivetti · 2024
Vampire In Vegas
as Sylvian · 2009
The Witching Hour
The Eden Formula
as James Radcliffe · 2006
Black Fox
as Britt Johnson (Black Fox) · 1995
Shadow Puppets
as Steve · 2007
The Devil's Disciples
as Duncan / Lord Belial · 2024
Sunset Heat
as Drucker · 1992
Bitch Ass
as Titus Darq · 2022
Dixieland
as Charles Colster · 2023
Bleeding Hearts
as God · 2015
Celluloid Wizards in the Video Wasteland: The Saga of Empire Pictures
as Self
The Changed
· 2021
Them
as Berlin · 1996
VANish
as Officer Darrow · 2015
Peng! Du bist tot!
as American Spy · 1987
Voodoo Dawn
as Makoute · 1990
Keeper of the City
as Sgt. Bridges · 1991
The Family Business
as Mason · 2026
Drive Me to Vegas and Mars
as Frank · 2018
The Family
as Mason · 2011
#FromJennifer
as Chad Wolfe · 2017
All Gone Wrong
as Lamont Hughes · 2021
Criminal Justice
as Detective Riley · 1990
Sleepwalk
as Barrington · 1986
Kill Her, Not Me
as Detective Holmes · 2013
Stir
as Bubba · 1997
Disciples
as Duncan / Belial · 2014
Be My Victim
as Self · 2018
Night Night
as James Glass · 2021
Two Faced
as Dr. Hanson · 2017
iMurders
as Agent Washington · 2008
The Absence of Light
as The Alchemist · 2006
Norman's Corner
as Reading Customer · 1988
Changing the Game
as Curtis · 2012
A Night at the Silent Movie Theater
as Jones · 2012
Driven
as Darius Pelton · 1998
Ivory Hunters
as Jomo · 1990
Traveling Light
as Caddy · 2021
Agoraphobia
as Dr. Murphy · 2015
Zombies: Christmas Apocalypse
as Detective Sommers · 2024
Sweets to the Sweet: The 'Candyman' Mythos
as Self · 2004
Are You Scared 2
as Controller · 2009
Dust of War
as Crispus Hansen · 2013
Jack the Reaper
as Mr. Steele · 2013
The Quiet Ones
as TV Show Host / Narrator · 2010
Nite Tales
as Clown · 2008
The Raven
as The Messenger / Father Reginald · 2025
Realm of Shadows
as Fr. Dudley · 2024
Love and Curses... and All That Jazz
as Emile Gaston · 1991
The Pitchfork Retreat
as Host · 2025
Three Chris's
as God · 2010
Prelude to Axanar
as Admiral Marcus Ramirez · 2014
Devilreaux
· 2023
Worth
as Hunter · 2018
Cutter's Club
as Dr. George Roberts · 2025
Beg
as Nathan McVay · 2010
Chiller 13: The Decade's Scariest Movie Moments
as Self · 2010
The Mannsfield 12
as Hunnit Grand · 2007
Tournament of Dreams
as Isaiah Kennedy · 2007
Bad Manners
as The Holy Bible · 2020
The Reenactment
as Wilbur · 2021
The Dogwalker
as Mones · 2002
Falling Away
as Christopher · 2012
Catfish Christmas
as Bob · 2022
Dockweiler
as The Duke · 2008
Grave Walkers
as Pastor · 2015
Univers'l
as Marcus · 1997