Highest rated as cast or director
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.
Acted in 210
2020s
- 2026
The Family Business
Mason
- 2025
The Raven
The Messenger / Father Reginald
- 2024
The Activated Man
Jeffrey Bowman
The Devil's Disciples
Duncan / Lord Belial
Zombies: Christmas Apocalypse
Detective Sommers
Realm of Shadows
Fr. Dudley
- 2023
The Nana Project
Jack
Dixieland
Charles Colster
Devilreaux
Movie
H.P. Lovecraft's Celephaïs
Movie
- 2022
Catfish Christmas
Bob
Bitch Ass
Titus Darq
- 2021
All Gone Wrong
Lamont Hughes
Night Night
James Glass
Horror Noire
Pike (segment 'Fugue State')
Traveling Light
Caddy
The Reenactment
Wilbur
The Changed
Movie
- 2020
Bulletproof 2
Special Agent Battle
2010s
- 2019
The Death and Return of Superman
Darkseid (voice)
- 2018
Drive Me to Vegas and Mars
Frank
Worth
Hunter
- 2017
#FromJennifer
Chad Wolfe
Two Faced
Dr. Hanson
- 2016
- 2015
Scream at the Devil
Detective Johnson
Night of the Living Dead: Darkest Dawn
Ben
VANish
Officer Darrow
Bleeding Hearts
God
Requiem
Reverend Bill Abernathy
- 2014
Beyond the Game
Manny
Disciples
Duncan / Belial
Prelude to Axanar
Admiral Marcus Ramirez
- 2013
Army of the Damned
Jackson
Kill Her, Not Me
Detective Holmes
Jack the Reaper
Mr. Steele
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Redemption
Kurn
- 2012
Changing the Game
Curtis
Falling Away
Christopher
A Night at the Silent Movie Theater
Jones
- 2011
Underground Entertainment: The Movie
T
The Family
Mason
- 2010
The Quiet Ones
TV Show Host / Narrator
Beg
Nathan McVay
Three Chris's
God
The Graves
Reverend Abraham
2000s
- 2009
Splatter
Spencer Pope · 3 episodes
Vampire In Vegas
Sylvian
Are You Scared 2
Controller
- 2008
Dockweiler
The Duke
Nite Tales
Clown
Bryan Loves You
The Narrator
iMurders
Agent Washington
The Thirst: Blood War
Julien
Dark Reel
Detective Shields
- 2007
Tournament of Dreams
Isaiah Kennedy
Shadow Puppets
Steve
Chicago Massacre: Richard Speck
Captain Dunning
- 2006
Valerie on the Stairs
The Beast
Checking Out
Manuel
The Eden Formula
James Radcliffe
The Absence of Light
The Alchemist
Shadow: Dead Riot
Shadow
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Dr. Henry Jekyll / Edward Hyde
- 2005
The Prophecy: Forsaken
Stark
- 2004
Murder-Set-Pieces
Clerk
- 2003
Control Factor
Reggie
- 2002
The Dogwalker
Mones
- 2001
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
Babylon 5: A Call to Arms
Leonard Anderson
- 1998
Driven
Darius Pelton
- 1997
Stir
Bubba
True Women
Ed Tom · 2 episodes
- 1996
Them
Berlin
Beastmaster III: The Eye of Braxus
Seth
- 1995
Black Fox: Good Men and Bad
Britt Johnson (Black Fox)
Black Fox: The Price of Peace
Britt Johnson (Black Fox)
Black Fox
Britt Johnson (Black Fox)
Black Fox
Britt 'Black Fox' Johnson · 3 episodes
- 1994
- 1993
Excessive Force
Frankie Hawkins
- 1992
Sunset Heat
Drucker
- 1991
Keeper of the City
Sgt. Bridges
- 1990
Voodoo Dawn
Makoute
The Bride in Black
Movie
Cop Rock
Omar · 1 episode
Criminal Justice
Detective Riley
Ivory Hunters
Jomo
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
Norman's Corner
Reading Customer
74Bird
Frog
- 1987
Enemy Territory
The Count
Peng! Du bist tot!
American Spy
84 Charing Cross Road
Demolition Workman
- 1986
Sleepwalk
Barrington
- 1985
- 1984
- 1981
Produced 2
2000s
- 2003
1990s
- 1999
Other crew 1
2020s
- 2025
Appearances16
2020s
- 2025
The Pitchfork Retreat
Host
- 2022
The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time
Self · 8 episodes
- 2021
Behind the Monsters
Self · 6 episodes
2010s
- 2019
Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror
Self
- 2018
Brothers in Arms
Self
Be My Victim
Self
- 2015
- 2013
Sushi Girl: A Documentary
Self
- 2012
Holliston
Himself · 2 episodes
- 2011
- 2010
Chiller 13: The Decade's Scariest Movie Moments
Self
2000s
- 2004
Sweets to the Sweet: The 'Candyman' Mythos
Self
No release date
Celluloid Wizards in the Video Wasteland: The Saga of Empire Pictures
Self