Tony Todd
Acting
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 of
Tony Todd
William John Bludworth
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Dr. George Roberts
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The Judge
... 2025
Jeffrey Bowman
... 2024
Duncan / Lord Belial
... 2024
Major Frank Lawrence
... 2024
Future Lockwood
... 2024
Jack Rivetti
... 2024
Fr. Dudley
... 2024
Jack
... 2023
Charles Colster
... 2023
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Jordan Myers
... 2022
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Titus Darq
... 2022
Harry
... 2022
Professor Smith
... 2022
Lamont Hughes
... 2021
James Glass
... 2021
Pike (segment 'Fugue State')
... 2021
Caddy
... 2021
Wilbur
... 2021
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Candyman / Daniel Robitaille
... 2021
Mayor Henry
... 2021
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Carl
... 2021
Major General Frost
... 2020
William
... 2020
Darkseid (voice)
... 2020
Special Agent Battle
... 2020
Senator Benjamin Burke
... 2019
Ted
... 2019
Darkseid (voice)
... 2019
Bishop Gate
... 2019
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Colin
... 2019
Darkseid (voice)
... 2019
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Self
... 2018
Self
... 2018
The Barker
... 2018
Hunter
... 2018
Jericho Whitfield
... 2018
Barbosa
... 2018
The Farmer Asa
... 2018
Detective Sommers
... 2017
Chad Wolfe
... 2017
Reverend Zombie
... 2017
Dr. Hanson
... 2017
Detective Johnson
... 2015
Pastor
... 2015
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Dr. Murphy
... 2015
Eddie
... 2015
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Officer Darrow
... 2015
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Darkseid (voice)
... 2015
God
... 2015
Reverend Bill Abernathy
... 2015
Manny
... 2014
Duncan / Belial
... 2014
Admiral Ramirez
... 2014
Jackson
... 2013
Detective Holmes
... 2013
Mr. Steele
... 2013
Crispus Hansen
... 2013
Ruber
... 2013
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Curtis
... 2012
Duke
... 2012
Christopher
... 2012
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Bludworth
... 2011
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Mason
... 2011
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Reverend Zombie
... 2010
Nathan McVay
... 2010
God
... 2010
Reverend Abraham
... 2010
Spencer Pope
... 2009
Sylvian
... 2009
Fallen (voice)
... 2009
Chauffeur
... 2009
Controller
... 2009
The Duke
... 2008
Clown
... 2008
The Narrator
... 2008
Agent Washington
... 2008
Julien
... 2008
Hunnit Grand
... 2007
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Isaiah Kennedy
... 2007
Steve
... 2007
Captain Dunning
... 2007
The Beast
... 2006
James Radcliffe
... 2006
The Alchemist
... 2006
Reverend Zombie
... 2006
Shadow
... 2006
Deucalion
... 2006
Devil (voice)
... 2006
Dr. Henry Jekyll / Edward Hyde
... 2006
Stark
... 2005
Manuel
... 2005
Chuck Berry (uncredited)
... 2005
Clerk
... 2004
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Eric Crowell
... 2003
Caleb Kilgore
... 2003
Mr. Bludworth
... 2003
Reggie
... 2003
Mones
... 2002
Bill
... 2000
Bludworth
... 2000
Candyman / Daniel Robitaille
... 1999
Leonard Anderson
... 1999
Evert Covey
... 1998
Benzo Al
... 1998
Garrett Houtman
... 1998
Darius Pelton
... 1998
Jake Samples
... 1998
Marcus
... 1997
Johnny Valentine
... 1997
Bubba
... 1997
Berlin
... 1996
Captain Darrow
... 1996
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Jason Sherwood
... 1996
Britt Johnson (Black Fox)
... 1995
Britt Johnson (Black Fox)
... 1995
Britt Johnson (Black Fox)
... 1995
Candyman / Daniel Robitaille
... 1995
Mistress Marla
... 1995
Grange
... 1994
Frankie Hawkins
... 1993
Candyman / Daniel Robitaille
... 1992
Drucker
... 1992
Sgt. Bridges
... 1991
Emile Gaston
... 1991
Makoute
... 1990
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Detective Riley
... 1990
Jomo
... 1990
Mr. William Wright
... 1989
Reading Customer
... 1988
Frog
... 1988
Vietnam Vet
... 1988
The Count
... 1987
American Spy
... 1987
Demolition Workman
... 1987
Warren
... 1986
Barrington
... 1986
The Messenger / Father Reginald