Summary
Tony Todd, a renowned actor and voice actor, with a career spanning multiple decades, has died at 69 years old.News of his death comes by way of the entertainment website, Variety, which cites confirmation from a representative of Todd’s. According to Variety, Todd died on Wednesday at his home in Marina del Rey, Calif.
As of this writing, a cause of death for Todd has not been revealed.
Todd Was An Icon In Horror
Todd’s IMDb page is full of numerous film and television credits, with over 258 acting credits alone. He is perhaps most famous for his role in"Candyman," an early 1990s horror film that firmly put Todd into the pantheon of amazing character actors.
While his early roots are in television, having made appearances in the likes of Night Court and 21 Jump Street, he is largely iconic for his horror presence. Beyond Candyman, Todd was part of the Final Destination franchise, as well as The Crow, among other horror movies. Todd also starred in Platoon, showcasing his range as an actor.
Like many actors, Todd also lent his vocal chops to the realm of video games. InValve’sHalf-Lifeseries, Todd played the role of a Vortigaunt, and inActivision’sCall of Duty Black Ops 2, he served as Admiral Briggs.
Most recently, Todd served as the voice of Venom inInsomniac’sMarvel’s Spider-Man 2. He was cast as Locus inIndiana Jones and the Great Circle, which would be one of his final roles.
A native of the Washington, D.C. area, Todd pursued acting at a young age and the rest is history. His mark on film, television and video games is second to none, as is his presence as a kind person.
