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Tony Todd

Anthony Tiran Todd, popularly known as Tony Todd, was an acclaimed American actor whose career spanned across five decades from 1980-2024. He had a penchant for taking on compelling characters, playing the iconic roles such as the titular character in the Candyman film series from 1992–2021 and William Bludworth in the Final Destination franchise from 2000–2025. Notably, he was nominated at the Critics' Choice and Fangoria Chainsaw Awards for the former. Todd's filmography extends beyond the horror genre, including significant roles in films like Platoon (1986), The Crow (1994), and The Rock (1996), to name a few. In addition to his impressive filmography, Todd also graced television with his talent, playing roles in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1990–1991) and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1996). He left a mark on the MTV series Scream (2019). Alongside acting, Todd also found success in voice acting, voicing the vortigaunt in the Half-Life series, the Fallen in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Venom in Marvel's Spider-Man 2, among others. Todd was born on December 4, 1954, in Washington, D.C., son of Evetta Lyons Gaither. His passion for drama led him to study theatre at the University of Connecticut, the Eugene O'Neill National Actors Theatre Institute, and the Trinity Repertory Company. Todd acted alongside Hollywood's biggest stars in over 100 television and theatrical films. His captivating baritone voice lent itself well to narration. Todd passed away on November 6, 2024, leaving behind a rich legacy.

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Biography, Career & Filmography

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Given Name: Anthony Tiran Todd

Born: Washington, D.C., U.S.

Citizenship: American

Birthday: December 4, 1954

Occupations: Actor

Years Active: 1980–2024

Children: 2

Spouses: Fatima Cortez-Todd

Movies Featuring Tony Todd

Candyman

Candyman

Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror

Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror

Candyman

Candyman

Hatchet II

Hatchet II

Night of the Living Dead

Night of the Living Dead

The Debt Collector

The Debt Collector

Hell Fest

Hell Fest

Final Destination 2

Final Destination 2

The Final Wish

The Final Wish

Bitch Ass

Bitch Ass

Badland

Badland

Bulletproof 2

Bulletproof 2

Death House

Death House

The Changed

The Changed

Traveling Light

Traveling Light

The Nana Project

The Nana Project

The Activated Man

The Activated Man

Werewolf Game

Werewolf Game

Final Destination: Bloodlines

Final Destination: Bloodlines

Beg

Beg

Sushi Girl: A Documentary

Sushi Girl: A Documentary

Dead of the Nite

Dead of the Nite

Jack the Reaper

Jack the Reaper

Army of the Damned

Army of the Damned

Disciples

Disciples

Dust of War

Dust of War

Prelude to Axanar

Prelude to Axanar

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League

Agoraphobia

Agoraphobia

Night of the Living Dead: Darkest Dawn

Night of the Living Dead: Darkest Dawn

Grave Walkers

Grave Walkers

Scream at the Devil

Scream at the Devil

From Jennifer

From Jennifer

West of Hell

West of Hell

VANish

VANish

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League - Attack of the Legion of Doom!

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League - Attack of the Legion of Doom!

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

Victor Crowley

Victor Crowley

Zombies

Zombies

Candy Corn

Candy Corn

The Secret

The Secret

The Death and Return of Superman

The Death and Return of Superman

Sweets to the Sweet: The ‘Candyman’ Mythos

Sweets to the Sweet: The ‘Candyman’ Mythos

Control Factor

Control Factor

The Only Witness

The Only Witness

Heart of the Beholder

Heart of the Beholder

Valerie on the Stairs

Valerie on the Stairs

Shadow Puppets

Shadow Puppets

The Man from Earth

The Man from Earth

Scarecrow Slayer

Scarecrow Slayer

The Prophecy: Forsaken

The Prophecy: Forsaken

Minotaur

Minotaur

The Eden Formula

The Eden Formula

Chicago Massacre: Richard Speck

Chicago Massacre: Richard Speck

Voodoo Dawn

Voodoo Dawn

Keeper of the City

Keeper of the City

The Absence of Light

The Absence of Light

Ivory Hunters

Ivory Hunters

Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice

Star Trek: The Next Generation - Redemption

Star Trek: The Next Generation - Redemption

Peng! Du bist tot!

Peng! Du bist tot!

Norman’s Corner

Norman’s Corner

Justice League Dark: Apokolips War

Justice League Dark: Apokolips War

Sky Sharks

Sky Sharks

Tales from the Hood 3

Tales from the Hood 3

84 Charing Cross Road

84 Charing Cross Road

Sleepwalk

Sleepwalk

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Horror Noire

Horror Noire

Night Night

Night Night

Hellblazers

Hellblazers

Stoker Hills

Stoker Hills

Insight

Insight

The Lockdown Hauntings

The Lockdown Hauntings

Destination Marfa

Destination Marfa

Enemy Territory

Enemy Territory

All Gone Wrong

All Gone Wrong

The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time

The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of All Time

Devilreaux

Devilreaux

Stoker Hills

Stoker Hills

84 Charing Cross Road

84 Charing Cross Road

The Reenactment

The Reenactment

Sabotage

Sabotage

Black Fox: The Price of Peace

Black Fox: The Price of Peace

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Babylon 5: A Call to Arms

Babylon 5: A Call to Arms

Them

Them

Caught Up

Caught Up

Candyman: Day of the Dead

Candyman: Day of the Dead

Wishmaster

Wishmaster

True Women

True Women

Stir

Stir

Excessive Force

Excessive Force

Catfish Christmas

Catfish Christmas

Cutter’s Club

Cutter’s Club

Splatter

Splatter

Nite Tales

Nite Tales

The Thirst: Blood War

The Thirst: Blood War

iMurders

iMurders

Shadow Builder

Shadow Builder

Black Fox: Good Men and Bad

Black Fox: Good Men and Bad

Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story

Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story

Sunset Heat

Sunset Heat

Career Timeline

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