Trivia

When Tony Todd signed on to film Final Destination Bloodlines in 2023, he let the producers know that he secretly had terminal stomach cancer. As a result, when filming happened in early 2024, they allowed Todd to improvise the last lines of his character Mr. Bludworth so he could give a proper goodbye to audiences. "Life is precious, enjoy every single second, you never know when it will be your last. Good luck.".

Often used as the narrative voice on many film and television trailers.

He's known to be one of the few Hollywood celebrities who often takes time to chat with fans, answer their questions or pose for photos with them, when he's recognized.

Though young bees that were thought unable to sting were used in Candyman (1992), he was still stung 26 times during filming.

Won the role of Ben in Night of the Living Dead (1990) out of many contenders, including Laurence Fishburne, Ving Rhames and Eriq La Salle.

Had played characters on three of the Star Trek television series: Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) (as Kurn, brother of Worf), Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) (as Kurn and as an older Jake Sisko, son of Captain Benjamin Sisko), and Star Trek: Voyager (1995) (as an Alpha Hirogen, a race of intergalactic "big-game" hunters).

He was a serious supporter of American Military Veterans.

Had made guest appearances on all three of the longest running North American science fiction series: The X-Files (1993), Stargate SG-1 (1997) and Smallville (2001).

Attended and graduated from the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Connecticut.

Best known as the hook-handed Candyman from the Candyman movie series (1992-2021).

Anthony Tiran Todd passed away in Marina del Rey, California on November 6, 2024, only one month away from what would have been his 70th birthday on December 4, 2024.

Attended and graduated from Hartford Public High School in Hartford, Connecticut.

His stage work includes "12 Angry Men", in which he portrayed Juror #12 (The Snob).

Was considered for the role of Dr. Peter Benton on ER (1994), which went to Eriq La Salle.

Was considered for the role of Dormammu in Doctor Strange (2016).

Brother of Monique Dupree.

No relation to his Lean on Me (1989) co-star Beverly Todd, despite a popular misconception.

Uncle of Inari Kai Neko, and Keitaru Todd.