Tony Todd
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1954-12-04
Day of Death
2024-11-06 (69 years old)
Place of Birth
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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
Acting
The Pitchfork Retreat
as Host
(2025)
Final Destination Bloodlines
as William John Bludworth
(2025)
Cutter's Club
as Dr. George Roberts
(2025)
Werewolf Game
as The Judge
(2024)
Karma: Death at Latigo Springs
as Jack Rivetti
(2024)
The Activated Man
as Jeffrey Bowman
(2024)
Stream
as Future Lockwood
(2024)
The Devil's Disciples
as Duncan / Lord Belial
(2024)
The Bunker
as Major Frank Lawrence
(2024)
Realm of Shadows
as Fr. Dudley
(2023)
(2023)
The Nana Project
as Jack
(2023)
Dixieland
as Charles Colster
(2022)
(2022)
Hellblazers
as Harry
(2022)
The Lockdown Hauntings
as Jordan Myers
(2022)
Stoker Hills
as Professor Smith
(2022)
Catfish Christmas
as Bob
(2022)
Bitch Ass
as Titus Darq
(2021)
Candyman
as Candyman / Daniel Robitaille
(2021)
(2021)
Traveling Light
as Caddy
(2021)
The Reenactment
as Wilbur
(2021)
Horror Noire
as Pike (segment 'Fugue State')
(2021)
All Gone Wrong
as Lamont Hughes
(2021)
Insight
as Carl
(2021)
(2021)
Night Night
as James Glass
(2021)
Destination Marfa
as Mayor Henry
(2020)
Justice League Dark: Apokolips War
as Darkseid (voice)
(2020)
Bulletproof 2
as Special Agent Battle
(2020)
Tales from the Hood 3
as William
(2020)
Sky Sharks
as Major General Frost
(2019)
The Final Wish
as Colin
(2019)
Reign of the Supermen
as Darkseid (voice)
(2019)
The Death and Return of Superman
as Darkseid (voice)
(2019)
Badland
as Senator Benjamin Burke
(2019)
Candy Corn
as Bishop Gate
(2019)
(2019)
Immortal
as Ted
(2018)
West of Hell
as Jericho Whitfield
(2018)
Worth
as Hunter
(2018)
Hell Fest
as The Barker
(2018)
Death House
as The Farmer Asa
(2018)
The Debt Collector
as Barbosa
(2018)
Be My Victim
as Self
(2018)
Drive Me to Vegas and Mars
as Frank
(2018)
Brothers in Arms
as Self
(2017)
From Jennifer
as Chad Wolfe
(2017)
Victor Crowley
as Reverend Zombie
(2017)
Zombies
as Detective Sommers
(2017)
Two Faced
as Dr. Hanson
(2015)
LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League - Attack of the Legion of Doom!
as Darkseid (voice)
(2015)
Digging Up the Marrow
as Self
(2015)
Bleeding Hearts
as God
(2015)
Frankenstein
as Eddie
(2015)
LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League
as Darkseid (voice)
(2015)
(2015)
Grave Walkers
as Pastor
(2015)
Scream at the Devil
as Detective Johnson
(2015)
Agoraphobia
as Dr. Murphy
(2015)
VANish
as Officer Darrow
(2015)
(2015)
Requiem
as Reverend Bill Abernathy
(2014)
Disciples
as Duncan / Belial
(2014)
Beyond the Game
as Manny
(2014)
Prelude to Axanar
as Admiral Ramirez
(2013)
Jack the Reaper
as Mr. Steele
(2013)
Army of the Damned
as Jackson
(2013)
Dust of War
as Crispus Hansen
(2013)
Sushi Girl: A Documentary
as Self
(2013)
Dead of the Nite
as Ruber
(2013)
Kill Her, Not Me
as Detective Holmes
(2012)
Falling Away
as Christopher
(2012)
Sushi Girl
as Duke
(2012)
Changing the Game
as Curtis
(2012)
(2011)
Final Destination 5
as Bludworth
(2011)
The Family
as Mason
(2011)
(2010)
Hatchet II
as Reverend Zombie
(2010)
The Graves
as Reverend Abraham
(2010)
(2010)
Three Chris's
as God
(2010)
Beg
as Nathan McVay
(2009)
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
as Fallen (voice)
(2009)
Penance
as Chauffeur
(2009)
Are You Scared 2
as Controller
(2009)
Vampire In Vegas
as Sylvian
(2009)
Splatter
as Spencer Pope
(2008)
Nite Tales
as Clown
(2008)
iMurders
as Agent Washington
(2008)
The Thirst: Blood War
as Julien
(2008)
Bryan Loves You
as The Narrator
(2008)
Dockweiler
as The Duke
(2007)
The Man from Earth
as Dan
(2007)
Shadow Puppets
as Steve
(2007)
Tournament of Dreams
as Isaiah Kennedy
(2007)
The Mannsfield 12
as Hunnit Grand
(2007)
Chicago Massacre: Richard Speck
as Captain Dunning
(2006)
Final Destination 3
as Devil (voice)
(2006)
Shadow: Dead Riot
as Shadow
(2006)
Hatchet
as Reverend Zombie
(2006)
Minotaur
as Deucalion
(2006)
Valerie on the Stairs
as The Beast
(2006)
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
as Dr. Henry Jekyll / Edward Hyde
(2006)
The Eden Formula
as James Radcliffe
(2006)
The Absence of Light
as The Alchemist
(2005)
The Prophecy: Forsaken
as Stark
(2005)
Checking Out
as Manuel
(2005)
Heart of the Beholder
as Chuck Berry (uncredited)
(2004)
Murder-Set-Pieces
as Clerk
(2004)
(2003)
Final Destination 2
as Mr. Bludworth
(2003)
Scarecrow Slayer
as Caleb Kilgore
(2003)
The Only Witness
as Eric Crowell
(2003)
Control Factor
as Reggie
(2002)
The Dogwalker
as Mones
(2000)
Final Destination
as Bludworth
(2000)
The Secret
as Bill
(1999)
Candyman: Day of the Dead
as Candyman / Daniel Robitaille
(1999)
Babylon 5: A Call to Arms
as Leonard Anderson
(1998)
Driven
as Darius Pelton
(1998)
Shadow Builder
as Evert Covey
(1998)
The Pandora Project
as Garrett Houtman
(1998)
Caught Up
as Jake Samples
(1998)
Butter
as Benzo Al
(1997)
Wishmaster
as Johnny Valentine
(1997)
Stir
as Bubba
(1997)
Univers'l
as Marcus
(1996)
The Rock
as Captain Darrow
(1996)
Sabotage
as Jason Sherwood
(1996)
(1996)
Them
as Berlin
(1995)
Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh
as Candyman / Daniel Robitaille
(1995)
Burnzy's Last Call
as Mistress Marla
(1995)
Black Fox: The Price of Peace
as Britt Johnson (Black Fox)
(1995)
Black Fox
as Britt Johnson (Black Fox)
(1995)
Black Fox: Good Men and Bad
as Britt Johnson (Black Fox)
(1994)
The Crow
as Grange
(1993)
Excessive Force
as Frankie Hawkins
(1992)
Sunset Heat
as Drucker
(1992)
Candyman
as Candyman / Daniel Robitaille
(1991)
Keeper of the City
as Sgt. Bridges
(1991)
Love and Curses... and All That Jazz
as Emile Gaston
(1990)
Ivory Hunters
as Jomo
(1990)
Night of the Living Dead
as Ben
(1990)
Criminal Justice
as Detective Riley
(1990)
Voodoo Dawn
as Makoute
(1990)
(1989)
Lean On Me
as Mr. William Wright
(1988)
Bird
as Frog
(1988)
Colors
as Vietnam Vet
(1988)
Norman's Corner
as Reading Customer
(1987)
Enemy Territory
as The Count
(1987)
84 Charing Cross Road
as Demolition Workman
(1987)
Peng! Du bist tot!
as American Spy
(1986)
Platoon
as Warren
(1986)
Sleepwalk
as Barrington
Crew
(2025)
Final Destination Bloodlines
In Memory Of
(2003)
Scarecrow Slayer
Associate Producer
(1999)
Candyman: Day of the Dead
Co-Producer