Tony Todd, who appeared in the movie The Crow and the "Candyman" movies, as well as the TV shows Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, died on November 6 2024 at the age of 69 following a long illness.
Tony Todd was born on December 4 1954 in Washington, DC. He attended the University of Connecticut for two years before he received a scholarship at the Eugene O’Neill National Theatre Institute. Afterwards he spent time at the Hartman Conservatory in Stamford, Connecticut, and the Trinity Repertory Company in Providence, Rhode Island.
Tony Todd made his film debut in 1986 in Sleepwalk. He made his television debut in 1987 in an episode of Simon & Simon. In the late Eighties he guest starred on the shows Werewolf, 21 Jump Street, Kate & Allie, Night Court, Matlock, and Cop Rock. He appeared in the movies Platoon (1986), 84 Charing Cross Road (1987), Bang! You're Dead! (1987), Enemy Territory (1987), Colors (1988), Bird (1988), Lean on Me (1989). Night of the Living Dead (1990), and Voodoo Dawn (1990).
In the Nineties Tony Todd had recurring roles on the shows Jake and the Fatman, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and Homicide: Life on the Street. He starred in the mini-series Black Fox. He guest starred on the shows Father Dowling Mysteries; Law & Order; The X-Files; Hercules: The Legendary Journeys; Murder, She Wrote; New York Undercover; Beverly Hills, 90120; NYPD Blue; Xena: Warrior Princess; Soldier of Fortune, Inc.; Star Trek Voyager; and Angel. He played the title role in the horror movie Candyman (1992). He would reprise the role in the sequels Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh (1995) and Candyman: Day of the Dead (1999). He played funeral director William Bludworth in Final Destination (2000) and reprised the role in the sequel Final Destination 2 (2003). He was the voice of a devil at an amusement park ride in Final Destination 3 (2006). He reprised the role of William Bludworth one last time in Final Destination 5 (2011). He played Top Dollar's bodyguard Grange in The Crow (1994). He also appeared in the movies Sunset Heat (1992), Excessive Force (1993), Bunzy's Last Call (1995), Sabotage (1996),. The Rock (1996), Driven (1996), Stir (1997), Wishmaster (1997), Univers'l (1997), Shadow Builder (1998), Caught Up (1998), Butter (1998), The Pandora Project (1998). The Dogwalker (1999), and Le Secret (2000).
In the Naughts Tony Todd had recurring roles on the TV shows Stargate SG-1, Chuck, and The Event. He guest starred on the shows UC: Undercover, Smallville, Crossing Jordan, Andromeda, Charmed, Boston Public, CSI: Miami,.The District, 24, Night Stalker, Criminal Minds, Masters of Horror, Boston Legal, Without a Trace, 24, and Psych. He was a guest voice on Batman: The Brave and the Bold. He appeared in the movies Silence (2002), Control Factor (2003), Scarecrow Slayer (2003),. Murder-Set-Pieces (2004), Checking Out (2005), The Prophecy: Forsaken (2005), Dark Assassin (2005),. Heart of the Beholder (2005), Turntable (2005), Minotaur (2006),. Shadow: Dead Riot (2006), Hatchet (2006), The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (2006), Shadow Puppets (2007), Tournament of Dreams (2007), The Man from Earth (2007), The Mansfield 12 (2007), Murders (2008), Dark Reel (2008), Nite Tales: The Movie (2008), The Thirst: Blood War (2008), Are You Scared? 2 (2009), Vampire in Vegas (2009), Penance (2009), The Graves (2009), Tom Cool (2009), The Quiet Ones (2010), Hatchet II (2010), and Three Chris's (2010).
In the Teens Mr. Todd was the voice of Zoom on the live-action television series The Flash. He had a recurring voice role on the animated series Transformers: Prime. He had recurring roles on the daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless and Dead of Summer. He guest starred on the shows Hawaii Five-0, Room 104, Riverdale, The Orville, and Scream: Resurrection. He was a guest voice on the animated shows Young Justice and Bravest Warriors. He appeared in the movies Beg (2011), Dream in American (2011), Jack the Reaper (2011), The Family (2011), Falling Away (2012),. Changing the Game (2012), Sushi Girl (2012),. A Night at the Silent Movie Theatre (2012), Dead of the Nite (2013). Dust of War (2013), Kill Her, Not Me (2013), Army of the Damned (2013), Disciples (2014), Bleeding Hearts (2015), Vanish (2015), Agoraphobia (2015). Live Evil (2015), Scream at the Devil (2015). Beyond the Game (2016),. Broken Cross (2016), Zombies (2016), Victor Crowley (2017), Death House (2017), From Jennifer (2017). Two Faced (2017), The Debt Collector (2018), West of Hell (2018),. The Final Wish (2018). Drive Me to Vegas and Mars (2018), Requiem (2018), Candy Corn (2019). Badland (2019), Immortal (2019). Bulletproof 2 (2020),. Sky Sharks (2020), Tales from the Hood 3 (2020), and Stoker Hills (2020). He was a voice in the animated movies Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League (2015), Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League – Attack of the Legion of Doom (2015), Reign of the Supermen (2019), and Justice League Dark: Apokolips War (2020).
In the 2020s Tony Todd was a regular voice on the animated series Dolta: Dragon's Blood. He appeared in the films Insight (2021), The Lockdown Hauntings (2021), The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2 (2021), Destination Marfa (2021), Candyman (2021), The Changed (2021), The Reenactment (2021)., Horror Noire (2021). Night Night (2021), All Gone Wrong (2021), Traveling Light (2021), Hellblazers (2022), Bitch Ass (2022), Catfish Christmas (2022), Realm of Shadows (2023), Devilreaux (2023), Dixieland (2023), The Nana Project (2023), The Bunker (2024), and Stream (2024).
Tony Todd was an enormous talented actor. He made an impression as the quiet and intelligent, but deadly Grange in The Crow. He was suitably menacing as Candyman in the "Candyman" movies. He gave good performances as William Bludworth, the funeral director in the "Final Destination" movies who is an expert on Death. Although best remembered for his movie roles, Tony Todd also gave some remarkable performances on television. He was convincing as the bothersome, but nonetheless intrepid news reporter Matt Rhodes on Homicide: Life on the Street. He also gave great performances as Kurn, the younger brother of Lt Worf, on Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. He was impressive in the X-Files episode "Sleepless" as former Marine Augustus Cole. Chances are good Todd will always be best remembered as Grange in The Crow and his work in the 'Candyman" and "Final Destination" movies, but he gave many great performances throughout his career.
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