Tony Todd

Biography

Tony Todd was an American actor widely recognized for his powerful screen presence, imposing 6’5" stature, and distinctly deep, gravelly voice. Born on December 4, 1954, in Washington, D.C., he grew up in Hartford, Connecticut. He pursued his passion for acting by studying theater at the University of Connecticut, the Tony Award-winning Eugene O'Neill National Actors Theatre Institute, and the Trinity Repertory Company in Providence, Rhode Island.

Career Overview

Todd's extensive career spanned over four decades, encompassing more than 240 film and television productions, including on and off-Broadway stage work.

Iconic Film Roles: He became a legendary figure in the horror genre, most famously portraying the title character in the Candyman film series, beginning with the 1992 original and returning for its sequels, including the 2021 film. He is also well-known for his recurring role as the mysterious mortician William Bludworth in the Final Destination franchise. His other notable film appearances include:

Platoon (1986)

Night of the Living Dead (1990)

The Crow (1994)

The Rock (1996)

Wishmaster (1997)

The Man from Earth (2007)

Television and Voice Work: Todd was also a prolific performer in television, particularly in the science fiction genre. He is celebrated by Star Trek fans for playing multiple characters across the franchise, including Kurn, Worf's brother, in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. He also had a major role in the TV film Babylon 5: A Call to Arms.

His memorable voice acting roles utilized his commanding baritone, including voicing Zoom in The Flash TV series, Darkseid in the DC Animated Movie Universe, and Venom in the video game Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (2023), for which he received a British Academy Games Award nomination.

Todd passed away on November 6, 2024, at the age of 69, at his home in California.