Tony Todd

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Tony Todd (born December 4, 1954) is an American actor and producer. He is well known for his cult status amongst horror and sci-fi fans.

Early life

Todd was born Timothy Henry Todd in Washington, D.C. He grew up in Hartford, Connecticut and attended local schools. He was also in the Boy Scouts of America, a member of Troop 450 which met in the Mt. Calvary Church in Hartford's North End. He attended the University of Connecticut and studied at the Eugene O'Neill National Theatre Institute. [ [http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/contributor/1800143728/bio Tony Todd Biography - Yahoo! Movies ] ]

Career

Film

He has appeared in more than 100 screen and television films, and has played opposite many major stars in Hollywood. His movie credits include: "Platoon" (1986), "Night of the Living Dead" (1990), "Candyman" (1992), "The Crow" (1994), "The Rock" (1996), "Wishmaster" (1997) and the "Final Destination" series (2000-2006).

Broadway and television

He has also acted on Broadway and television, gaining particular renown for his appearances in popular sci-fi/fantasy series. He is well known for his portrayal of Seth in the 1996 movie '. He is also noted by the "Star Trek" fandom for playing Worf's brother Kurn on ' and '. He also had guest roles as the Alpha Hirogen in an episode of ' and the adult Jake Sisko in the award-winning "Deep Space Nine" episode "The Visitor".

His other television appearances include a recurring role on "Boston Public" and guest appearances on "Law & Order", ', ', "Xena Warrior Princess" as Cecrops, "The X-Files", "Smallville", "Angel", "24", "Charmed", "Stargate SG-1", "Andromeda", and "Chuck". He will play General Benjamin Juma on "24"'s seventh season and two-hour prequel TV movie, "". [cite web| author=Nellie Andreeva|publisher=The Hollywood Reporter|date=2008-05-23|accessdate=2008-05-23|title='24' prequel adds cast - Eric Lively, Tony Todd, Gil Bellows join the fray|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3id08e9f14f520f15d010fb0389d8bbeb3 ]

Filmography

Movies

* The Graves (2008)- Reverend Abraham
* Black Friday (2008) - Roger Fremonte
* "Job" (2007) - Headmaster Goodwynne
* "Dark Reel" (2007) - Det Shields
* "The Man from Earth" (2007) - Dan
* "" (2007)
* "The Mannsfield 12 (2007) - Hunnit Grand
* "Bryan Loves You" (2007) - The Narrator
* "The Eyes of Samir" (2006) - Steve Mcreedy
* "Shadow Puppets" (2006) - Steve
* "Tournament of Dreams" (2007) - Isaiah Kennedy
* "Mercy Street" (2007) - Christopher
* "Hatchet" (2007) - Clive Washington (Rev. Zombie)
* "The Eden Formula" (2006)
* "Minotaur" (2006) - Deucalion
* "Final Destination 3" (2006) - Devil's Voice
* "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" (2006) - Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde
* "" (2006) - Shadow
* "Dark Assassin" (2006) - Ghost
* "The Thirst" (2006) - Julien
* "I.O.U" (2005) - Jack Bruckner
* "" (2005) - Stark
* "Turntable" (2005) - Victor
* "Heart of the Beholder" (2005) - Chuck Berry
* "Tom 51" (2005) - Mac Angel
* "House of Grimm" (2005) - Grimm
* "Murder-Set-Pieces" (2004) - Clerk
* "The Absence of Light" (2004) - The Alchemist
* "Silence" (2003) - Eric Crowell
* "Final Destination 2" (2003) - William Bludworth
* "Control Factor" (2003) - Reggie
* "Scarecrow Slayer" (2003) - Caleb Kilgore
* "Secret, Le" (2000) - Bill
* "Final Destination" (2000) - William Bludworth
* "The Legend of Dragoon" (1999) - Narrator FMV
* "" (1999) - The Candyman/Daniel Robitaille
* "The Dogwalker" (1999) - Mones
* "" (1999) - Leonard Anderson
* "Stir" (1998) - Bubba
* "The Pandora Project" (1998) - CIA Director Garrett Houtman
* "Caught Up" (1998) - Jake
* "Shadow Builder" (1998) - Covey
* "Butter" (1998) - Benzo Al
* "Univers'l" (1997) - Marcus
* "Wishmaster" (1997) - Johnny Valentine
* "True Women" (1997) - Ed Tom
* "Sabotage" (1996) - Sherwood
* "Them" (1996) - Berlin
* "Driven" (1996) - Darius Pelton
* "The Rock" (1996) - Captain Darrow
* "" (1996) - Seth
* "" (1995) - Britt Johnson (Black Fox)
* "" (1995) - Britt Johnson (Black Fox)
* "Black Fox" (1995) - Britt Johnson (Black Fox)
* "" (1995) - Candyman
* "Burnzy's Last Call" (1995) - Marla
* "The Crow" (1994) - Grange
* "Excessive Force" (1993) - Frankie Hawkins
* "Candyman" (1992) - The Candyman/Daniel Robitaille
* "Keeper of the City" (1991) - Bridger
* "Love and Curses... And All That Jazz" (1991) - Emile Gaston
* "Sunset Heat" (1991) - Drucker
* "The Bride in Black" (1990)
* "Night of the Living Dead" (1990) - Ben
* "Criminal Justice" (1990) - Detective Riley
* "Ivory Hunters" (1990) - Jomo
* "Voodoo Dawn" (1990) - Makoute
* "Lean on Me" (1989) - Mr. William Wright
* "Bird" (1988) - Frog
* "Colors" (1988) - Vietnam Vet
* "Enemy Territory" (1987) - The Count
* "Peng! Du bist tot!" (1987) - Undercover Agent
* "Platoon" (1986) - Sgt. Warren
* "Sleepwalk" (1986) - Mr. Barrington

TV series

* "24" (2008) - General Benjamin Juma
* "Chuck" (2007) - CIA Director Graham
* "Masters of Horror" (2006) - The Beast
* "Stargate SG-1" (2005-2006) - Lord Haikon
* "Criminal Minds" (2005) - Eric Miller
* "Night Stalker" (2005) - Detective
* "24" (2004) - Detective Norris
* "Boston Public" (2002) - Lester Lipschultz
* "" (2002) - Sergeant Marcus Cawdrey
* "Charmed" (2002) - Avatar of Force
* "Andromeda" (2002) - Capt. Fehdman Metis
* "Crossing Jordan" (2002) - Coach Jim Evans
* "Smallville" (2001) - Earl Jenkins
* "" (2001) - Cephus
* "Angel" (2000) - Vyasa
* "" (1998) - Gladius; Gilgamesh
* "" (1998) - Alpha Hirogen
* "Soldier of Fortune, Inc." (1997) - Joseph Karenga
* "" (1997) - Cecrops
* "NYPD Blue" (1997) - Det. Eddie Hazell
* "Beverly Hills, 90210" (1996) - Dr. Julius Tate
* "New York Undercover" (1996) - Andrew Bryant
* "Murder, She Wrote" (1996) - National Security Agt. Nathan Mitchell
* "" (1996) - Kurn
* "" (1995) - Adult Jake Sisko
* "" (1994) - Matt Rhodes
* "The X Files" (1994) - Augustus Cole
* "Law & Order" (1994) - Reverend Ott
* "" (1990-1991) - Kurn
* "Jake and the Fatman" (1991) - Jordan Lee
* "Father Dowling Mysteries" (1991)
* "Cop Rock" (1990) - Omar
* "Matlock" (1990) - Billy Pierce
* "MacGyver" (1989) - Zimba
* "Night Court" (1989) - Mr. Crumine
* "Kate & Allie" (1989)
* "21 Jump Street" (1987) - Aaron Jackson
* "Simon & Simon" (1987) - Troy Tolliver

Video games

* "" (2003) - Korban (Voice)
* "" (2007) - Vortigaunt (Voice)

References

External links

* [http://www.theofficialtonytodd.com/ Official website]
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* [http://www.bloodzonemedia.com/insightzone/tonytodd/tonytodd200605.html Interview by Kevin Nickelson for Blood Zone Media]
* [http://www.a3upodcast.com/node/179 New Interview With Tony at A3UPodcast.com]