Tony Todd, the actor renowned for his iconic role in the Candyman horror films, has passed away at the age of 69.
Tony Todd : The father of two passed away from natural causes at his Los Angeles home on Wednesday night.
He appeared in the Transformers and Final Destination film series, in addition to portraying Commander Kurn aboard the Starship Enterprise in various Star Trek productions.
His filmography also includes notable titles such as The Crow, Night of the Living Dead, and The Rock. Born in Washington, D.C. in 1954, one of his significant early roles was in the 1986 Oliver Stone war drama Platoon, where he shared the screen with Charlie Sheen, Willem Dafoe, and Johnny Depp.
However, it was his portrayal of the ghost of a 19th-century American slave in the 1992 film Candyman that propelled him to widespread recognition. He reprised this role in two sequels: Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh in 1995 and Candyman: Day of the Dead in 1999.
Virginia Madsen, his co-star from the horror series, honored Todd in a video shared on Instagram, expressing her difficulty in finding the right words at this moment. In her caption, she wrote: “My beloved. May you rest in power sweet to the sweet in heaven. The great actor Tony Todd has left us and now is an angel. As he was in life. More later but I can’t right now. I love you.”
Todd’s manager, Jeff Goldberg, also offered a tribute, stating: “What an amazing man and I will miss him every single day.”
Tony Todd, renowned for his portrayal of the titular antagonist in the iconic horror film Candyman, as well as his roles in Final Destination, The Rock, and Platoon, has passed away at the age of 69.
His death occurred on Wednesday at his residence in Los Angeles, following a prolonged illness, as confirmed by his wife, Fatima, to the Hollywood Reporter on Friday.
Born in Washington, D.C. in 1954, Todd enjoyed a prolific career spanning 40 years, amassing hundreds of credits in both television and film. One of his early notable performances was as Sergeant Warren, a heroin-addicted soldier, in Oliver Stone’s acclaimed war drama Platoon. He also featured in the 1996 action film The Rock alongside Nicolas Cage, portrayed William Bludworth, a funeral home owner, in the Final Destination series, and appeared as Grange in the 1994 film The Crow, which starred Brandon Lee.
In the realm of television, Todd made appearances in numerous popular series, including 24, Homicide: Life on the Street, The X-Files, 21 Jump Street, Night Court, MacGyver, Matlock, Law & Order, Beverly Hills 90210, Xena: Warrior Princess, and Murder, She Wrote. He also took on multiple roles in the Star Trek franchise, most notably as Kurn, the Klingon brother of Worf, in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine.
Additionally, Todd was a distinguished voice actor, lending his voice to characters in the Call of Duty and Half-Life video games, as well as voicing Venom in Spider-Man 2 and a villain in Transformers: Rise of the Fallen.
In the 1992 film Candyman, Todd embodied the character of the hook-handed killer, who is summoned when his name is spoken five times before a mirror. This horror classic delved into themes of racism and social class; Todd’s character, Daniel Robitaille, was lynched by a white mob at the site where a public housing project would later be constructed, a location he continues to haunt.
Tony Todd, renowned for his portrayal of the titular antagonist in the iconic horror film Candyman, as well as his roles in Final Destination, The Rock, and Platoon, has passed away at the age of 69.
His death occurred on Wednesday at his residence in Los Angeles, following a prolonged illness, as confirmed by his wife, Fatima, to the Hollywood Reporter on Friday.
Born in Washington, D.C. in 1954, Todd amassed an extensive filmography over a 40-year career, with hundreds of credits in both television and film. One of his early notable performances was as Sergeant Warren, a heroin-addicted soldier, in Oliver Stone’s Oscar-winning war film Platoon. He also featured in the 1996 action film The Rock alongside Nicolas Cage, portrayed William Bludworth, the funeral home owner, in the Final Destination series, and appeared as Grange in the 1994 film The Crow, which starred Brandon Lee.
In the realm of television, Todd made appearances in numerous acclaimed series, including 24, Homicide: Life on the Street, The X-Files, 21 Jump Street, Night Court, MacGyver, Matlock, Law & Order, Beverly Hills 90210, Xena: Warrior Princess, and Murder, She Wrote. He also took on multiple roles in the Star Trek franchise, most notably as Kurn, the Klingon brother of Worf, in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine.
Additionally, Todd was a prolific voice actor, lending his voice to characters in the Call of Duty and Half-Life video games, as well as voicing Venom in Spider-Man 2 and a villain in Transformers: Rise of the Fallen.
In the 1992 film Candyman, Todd portrayed the infamous hook-handed killer, who is summoned when his name is spoken five times before a mirror. This horror classic delved into themes of racism and social class; Todd’s character, Daniel Robitaille, was lynched by a white mob at the site where a public housing project would later be constructed, a location he continues to haunt.
The actor who terrified audiences in the 90s horror classic Candyman recently returned to the iconic role for a sequel and participated in a documentary reflecting on the challenging shoot of Oliver Stone’s legendary 1986 war film, Platoon.
