Mourning in the world of horror films. American actor Tony Toddknown for starring in the terrifying sagas of ‘Candyman’ and ‘Final Destination’ha died at 69 years old after a long illness.
The interpreter died last wednesday at his home in Marina del Rey, as confirmed by his representative to some American media.
Born in 1954 in Washington, DC, Todd studied for two years at the University of Connecticut before earning a scholarship to the Eugene O’Neill National Theater Institute. During his extensive career, Todd participated in over 100 movies and TV showsalthough his greatest successes have always come from the world of horror.
A career linked to the world of horror films
His film debut came with ‘Sleepwalk’ in 1986. However, among his most memorable productions is the role of the mythical and ghostly protagonist of ‘Candyman’Daniel Robitaille, an evil spirit with a hook who awakens in the 90s version directed by Bernard Rose. The performer also appeared in other installments of the horror saga, such as ‘Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh’ or the new version of the 2021 classic.
Tony Todd, who died at the age of 69, was the great star of the horror saga ‘Candyman’
He also appeared in some installments of the saga of ‘Final Destination’where he played William Bludworththe owner of a funeral home who warns the protagonists in the first, second and fifth films of how to cheat and defeat death.
Behind him, other great productions such as ‘Night of the Living Dead’, ‘The Raven’‘The Rock’, ‘Wishmaster’ or ‘Minotaur’. In addition, it also had a very relevant role for the followers of ‘Star Trek’where he played Worf’s brother Kurn in ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ and ‘Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.’
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