Remembering Tony Todd
Actor Tony Todd, famous for his roles as Candyman and Venom in Spider-Man 2, has passed away at the age of 69.
Several studios that had the privilege of working with Todd have paid tribute to him on social media. Bloober Team expressed that he was “forever entwined with the darkness we braved to face”, while Insomniac conveyed that they were “heartbroken by the passing of our friend”.
“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,” Insomniac added.
Todd’s distinctive voice is well-known among gamers globally, with notable roles such as Half-Life 2 and Half-Life Alyx’s Vortigaunts, Dota 2’s Dragon Knight, Night Stalker, and Viper, and the narrator in Bloober’s Layers of Fear 2.
In addition to his video game work, Todd also lent his voice and motion capture talents to Admiral Tommy Briggs in Black Ops 2 and portrayed Doctor Rogers in Back 4 Blood.
Even in posthumous releases, Todd’s legacy lives on. He will be voicing Locus in Bethesda’s upcoming game, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.
Aside from his contributions to the gaming industry, Todd had an extensive film and television career, with roles in Platoon, Final Destination, Star Trek: The Next Generation, The Young and the Restless, and of course, Candyman.
While Todd’s representatives confirmed his passing at home on November 6th, they did not disclose the cause of death at this time.