Tony Todd, the actor best known for his haunting portrayal of the killer in Candyman, as well as roles in the Final Destination franchise and voicing Venom in Spider-Man 2, passed away on November 6 at his home in Los Angeles. He was 69.
His representative confirmed his passing to news outlet Deadline, without disclosing the cause. Born in Washington, DC, in 1954, Todd was raised in Connecticut, where he first developed his passion for acting.
His significant contributions to horror cinema, particularly his leading role in 1992’s Candyman, led to his recognition with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the New York City Horror Film Festival.
In his recent work, Todd starred in Insomniac’s Spider-Man 2, discussing his portrayal of Venom prior to its release last year.
“Insomniac Games is heartbroken by the passing of our friend Tony Todd. He brought so much joy to our studio during the production of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and to many fans around the world with his inimitable voice and presence. We are Venom… forever, “ Insomniac said in a post on X.
Despite his theatrical roots, Todd established an extensive screen presence. His remarkable career spanned several decades, featuring in over 240 film and television productions, including Platoon, the 1990 version of Night of the Living Dead, The Crow, and appearances in Star Trek and Final Destination series.
His posthumous appearance is scheduled in Final Destination: Bloodlines, anticipated for release in 2025.
