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Anthony T. "Tony" Todd (December 4, 1954 - November 6, 2024) was an American actor and producer, known for his height (6'5", 1.96 m) and deep voice. He was known for playing the Candyman in the horror movie franchise of the same name.

Early life[]

Todd was born in Washington, D.C. He grew up in Hartford, Connecticut and attended local schools. He was also in the Boy Scouts of America, a member of Troop 450, which met in the Mt. Calvary Church in Hartford's North End.[citation needed] He attended the University of Connecticut and studied at the Eugene O'Neill National Theatre Institute.[2]

Career[]

Film[]

Todd appeared in more than 100 screen and television films, and has played opposite many major stars in Hollywood. His movie credits include: Platoon (1986), Night of the Living Dead (1990), Candyman[3] (1992), The Crow (1994), The Rock (1996), Wishmaster (1997), the Final Destination series (2000–2006), and Minotaur (2006).[4] Todd was the voice of The Fallen in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009) and in the Rel Dowdell film Changing the Game. Todd was a special guest of the Weekend of Horror Creaton Entertainment on May 23, 2010. Todd portrayed Reverend Zombie in Hatchet II, which was released in a limited number of theaters on October 1, 2010. His signature baritone voice narrated several works, including the 2021 documentary Invisible Threads: From Wireless to War. Todd returned as William Bludworth, when he filmed Final Destination: Bloodlines in 2024.

Broadway and television[]

Todd has also acted on and off Broadway and television, gaining particular renown for his appearances in popular science fiction/fantasy series. He is also noted by the Star Trek fandom for playing Worf's brother Kurn on Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. He also had guest roles as the Alpha Hirogen in an episode of Star Trek: Voyager and the adult Jake Sisko in the award-winning Deep Space Nine episode "The Visitor".

His other television appearances include a recurring role on Boston Public and guest appearances on Law & Order, Homicide: Life on the Street, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Xena Warrior Princess as Cecrops, The X-Files, Smallville, Angel, 24, Charmed, Stargate SG-1, Andromeda, Criminal Minds, and in Chuck.

He is one of the few actors who has portrayed two different roles on 24. He was initially cast as Detective Michael Norris in season three and four years later as General Benjamin Juma in both 24: Redemption and 24 (season 7).

Personal life and death[]

Todd has two children. He stated that around the time he filmed Hercules: The Legendary Journeys he liked doing acting work his children could enjoy, and that both his children were fans of the show.

Todd died on November 6, 2024 at his home in Marina Del Rey, California due to a long illness at the age of 69.

Filmography[]

Movies[]

  • Sleepwalk (1986) - Mr. Barrington
  • Platoon (1986) - Sgt. Warren
  • Peng! Du bist tot! (1987) - Undercover Agent
  • 84 Charing Cross Road (1987) - Demolition Worker
  • Enemy Territory (1987) - The Count
  • Colors (1988) - Vietnam Vet
  • Bird (1988) - Frog
  • Lean on Me (1989) - Mr. William Wright
  • Voodoo Dawn (1990) - Makoute
  • Criminal Justice (1990) - Detective Riley
  • Night of the Living Dead (1990) - Ben
  • The Bride in Black (1990)
  • Sunset Heat (1991) - Drucker
  • Love and Curses... And All That Jazz (1991) - Emile Gaston
  • Keeper of the City (1991) - Bridger
  • Candyman (1992) - The Candyman/Daniel Robitaille
  • Excessive Force (1993) - Frankie Hawkins
  • The Crow (1994) - Grange
  • Burnzy's Last Call (1995) - Marla
  • Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh (1995) - Candyman
  • Black Fox (1995) - Britt Johnson (Black Fox)
  • Black Fox: The Price of Peace (1995) - Britt Johnson (Black Fox)
  • Black Fox: Good Men and Bad (1995) - Britt Johnson (Black Fox)
  • Beastmaster III: The Eye of Braxus (1996) - Seth
  • The Rock (1996) - Captain Darrow
  • Driven (1996) - Darius Pelton
  • Them (1996) - Berlin
  • Sabotage (1996) - Sherwood
  • True Women (1997) - Ed Tom
  • Wishmaster (1997) - Johnny Valentine
  • Univers'l (1997) - Marcus
  • Butter (1998) - Benzo Al
  • Shadow Builder (1998) - Covey
  • Caught Up (1998) - Jake
  • The Pandora Project (1998) - CIA Director Garrett Houtman
  • Stir (1998) - Bubba
  • Babylon 5: A Call to Arms (1999) - Leonard Anderson
  • The Dogwalker (1999) - Mones
  • Candyman: Day of the Dead (1999) - The Candyman/Daniel Robitaille
  • Final Destination (2000) - William Bludworth
  • Le Secret (2000) - Bill
  • Scarecrow Slayer (2003) - Caleb Kilgore
  • Control Factor (2003) - Reggie
  • Final Destination 2 (2003) - William Bludworth
  • Silence (2003) - Eric Crowell
  • Murder-Set-Pieces (2004) - Clerk
  • House of Grimm (2005) - Grimm
  • Heart of the Beholder (2005) - Chuck Berry
  • Turntable (2005) - Victor
  • The Prophecy: Forsaken (2005) - Stark
  • I.O.U (2005) - Jack Bruckner
  • Dark Assassin (2006) - Ghost
  • Shadow: Dead Riot (2006) - Shadow
  • The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (2006) - Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde
  • Final Destination 3 (2006) - Devil's Voice / Subway Voice Announcer
  • Minotaur (2006) - Deucalion
  • The Absence of Light (2006) - The Alchemist
  • The Eden Formula (2006) - James Radcliffe
  • Hatchet (2007) - Clive Washington (Rev. Zombie)
  • Mercy Street (2007) - Christopher
  • Chicago Massacre: Richard Speck (2007) - Captain Dunning
  • Tournment of Dreams (2007) - Isaiah Kennedy
  • Shadow Puppets (2007) - Steve
  • The Eyes of Samir (2007) - Steve Mcreedy
  • The Man from Earth (2007) - Dan
  • The Mannsfield 12 (2007) - Hunnit Grand
  • iMurders (2008) - Agent Washington
  • Bryan Loves You (2008) - The Narrator
  • Nite Tales: The Movie (2008) - Clown
  • Dark Reel (2008) - Det Shields
  • Job (2008) - Headmaster Goodwynne
  • The Thirst: Blood War (2008) - Julien
  • Black Friday (2008) - Roger Fremonte
  • Dockweiler (2008) - The Duke
  • Tom Cool (2009) - Mac Angel
  • Dead in Love (2009)
  • Are You Scared 2 (2009) - Controller
  • Penance (2009) - Chauffeur[5]
  • Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009) (voice) - The Fallen
  • Fences (2009)
  • Vampire in Vegas (2009) - Sylvian
  • The Graves (2010) - Reverend Abraham
  • Three Chris's (2010) - God
  • The Quiet Ones (2010) - TV Show Host/Narrator
  • A Night at the Silent Movie Theater (2010) - Jones
  • Beg (2010) - Nathan McVay
  • Poe (2010)[6]
  • Hatchet 2 (2010)[7] - Rev. Zombie
  • Night of the Living Dead: Origins 3D (2010) - Ben
  • Transformers: The Dark of the Moon[8] (2011) - Lead Role N.E.S.T. Soldier
  • Final Destination 5[9] (2011) - William Bludworth

TV series[]

  • Simon & Simon (1987) - Troy Tolliver
  • 21 Jump Street (1987) - Aaron Jackson
  • Kate & Allie (1989)
  • Night Court (1989) - Mr. Crumine
  • MacGyver (1989) - Zimba
  • Matlock (1990) - Billy Pierce
  • Cop Rock (1990) - Omar
  • Father Dowling Mysteries (1991)
  • Jake and the Fatman (1991) - Jordan Lee
  • Star Trek: The Next Generation (1990–1991) - Kurn
  • Law & Order (1994) - Reverend Ott
  • The X Files (1994) - Augustus Cole
  • Homicide: Life on the Street (1994) - Matt Rhodes
  • Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1995) - Adult Jake Sisko
  • Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1996) - Kurn
  • Murder, She Wrote (1996) - National Security Agt. Nathan Mitchell
  • New York Undercover (1996) - Andrew Bryant
  • Beverly Hills, 90210 (1996) - Dr. Julius Tate
  • NYPD Blue (1997) - Det. Eddie Hazell
  • Xena: Warrior Princess (1997) - Cecrops
  • Soldier of Fortune, Inc. (1997) - Joseph Karenga
  • Star Trek: Voyager (1998) - Alpha Hirogen
  • Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1998) - Gladius; Gilgamesh
  • Angel (2000) - Vyasa
  • UC: Undercover (2001) - Cephus
  • Smallville (2001) - Earl Jenkins
  • Crossing Jordan (2002) - Coach Jim Evans
  • Andromeda (2002) - Capt. Fehdman Metis
  • Charmed (2002) - Avatar of Force
  • CSI: Miami (2002) - Sergeant Marcus Cawdrey
  • Boston Public (2002) - Lester Lipschultz
  • 24 (2004) - Detective Michael Norris
  • Night Stalker (2005) - Detective
  • Criminal Minds (2005) - Eric Miller
  • Stargate SG-1 (2005–2006) - Lord Haikon
  • Masters of Horror (2006) - The Beast
  • Boston Legal (2007) - Detective Walter Berenson
  • Without a Trace (2007) - Dr. Carl Williams
  • Chuck (2007 - 2008) - CIA Director Graham
  • 24 (2008 - 2009) - General Benjamin Juma
  • Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2009) - Astaroth
  • Psych (2009) - Det. Moses Johnson
  • Scooby-Doo: Mystery, Inc. - Mr Hyde
  • Avengers: Earth's Mightest Heroes - Unknown

Video games[]

  • Star Trek: Elite Force II (2003) - Korban (Voice)
  • Half-Life 2: Episode Two (2007) - Vortigaunt (Voice)
  • DC Universe Online (2010) - Darkseid (voice)

References[]

  1. ↑ http://www.hartfordpublic.com/NotableAlumni.doc
  2. ↑ Tony Todd Biography - Yahoo! Movies
  3. ↑ Tony Todd Isn't Worried About Making 'Candyman' Return
  4. ↑ Exclusive: Tony Todd Talks Dark Christmas, Hatchet 2, and Candyman IV
  5. ↑ Disturbing New Clip for Penance
  6. ↑ Unrated Trailer Debut for Cannibalism Tale - Poe
  7. ↑ Hatchet 2 Cast Expands by Two as Nick Principe & Alexis Peters Sign On
  8. ↑ Transformers 3: Tony Todd Returning?
  9. ↑ Tony Todd Returns as the Reaper in 'Final Destination 5'

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