List of Tony Todd’s movies and TV shows

American actor Tony Todd was best known for his portrayal of the ghostly figure in “Candyman (1992)” and its sequels. With over 200 film and television credits, his career spanned a wide range of genres. He starred in or had prominent roles in several notable productions, including Oliver Stone’s 1986 Academy Award-winning war drama “Platoon,” Tom Savini's horror “Night of the Living Dead (1990),” and Alex Proyas' dark fantasy “The Crow (1994).” Todd had also lent his distinctive voice to numerous animated series and video games, including “Reign of the Superman (2019)” and “Spider-Man 2 (2023).”

Trained at the Eugene O’Neill National Theater Institute, Todd’s path to stardom began with political and classical theater. In a 2020 interview with The New York Times, he described theater as his “first love.” He originated the title role in August Wilson’s “King Hedley II,” during its world premiere runs. His stage presence earned him a Helen Hayes nomination for Athol Fugard’s “The Captain’s Tiger.” Todd continued to work in several acclaimed theatrical productions such as “Othello,” “Zooman and the Sign,” “Dark Paradise,” and “Aida” on Broadway.

List of Tony Todd’s Movies

Tony Todd’s film debut was in the 1986 fantasy drama “Sleepwalk,” where he portrayed the character Barrington. His most iconic role remains that of “Candyman,” a haunting figure with a hook for a hand, who appears whenever his name is repeated five times in front of a mirror. He is also known for his portrayal of the enigmatic funeral director William Bludworth in the “Final Destination” franchise. Additionally, Todd also starred in the cult classic “Wishmaster (1997)” as Johnny Valentine and appeared in the “Hatchet (2006)” series as Reverend Zombie.

Here is a list of the movies that Tony Todd has appeared in, along with their years of release:

List of Tony Todd’s TV shows

Tony Todd’s television career spans decades and includes productions such as “Star Trek: The Next Generation (1990-1991)” and “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1995-1996).” In the series, he plays Kurn, the honorable Klingon brother of Worf. In “The Flash (2015-2023),” he voiced the supervillain Zoom and also appeared in “The X-Files (1994)” as the war veteran Augustus Cole, also known as the Preacher. His TV credits also include guest roles in “Charmed (2002),” “Criminal Minds (2005),” and “24 (2004-2009).” He has also featured in “Riverdale (2017)” and “Scream: The TV Series (2019).”

Here is a list of the TV shows that Tony Todd has appeared in, along with their years of release: