Perhaps best known for his chilling performance as "Candyman", the charismatic 6' 5" actor Tony Todd has consistently turned in compelling performances since his debut in the fantasy film _Sleepwalk Playwrights Conference and The New Dramatist Guild.
Often used as the narrative voice on many film and television trailers.
Has played characters on three of the Star Trek television series: "Star Trek: The Next Generation" (as Kurn, brother of Worf), "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" (as Kurn and as an older Jake Sisko, son of Captain Benjamin Sisko), and "Star Trek: Voyager" (as an Alpha Hirogen, a race of intergalactic "big-game" hunters).
Best known as the hook-handed Candyman from the Candyman films.
Won the role of Ben in Night of the Living Dead out of many contenders, including Laurence Fishburne , Ving Rhames and Eriq La Salle.
Was considered for the role of Dr. Peter Benton on "ER" , which went to Eriq La Salle.
Attended and graduated from the University of Connecticut.
Brother of Monique Dupree.
Has made guest appearances on all three of the longest running North American science fiction series: "The X Files" , "Stargate SG-1" and "Smallville" .
Lives in Long Beach, California.
Though young bees that were thought unable to sting were used in Candyman, he was still stung 26 times during filming.
Was considered for the role of Dormammu in Doctor Strange.
He is a serious supporter of American Military Veterans.
Served as best man for the Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards wedding on June 15, 2002.
Is lifelong friend with Charlie Sheen.
