Tony Todd
Birth Name:
Anthony Tiran Todd
Birth Place:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Profession
Actor, Producer, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Took on the role of King Hedley in August Wilson's world premiere of his later award-winning playwright "King Hedley II․"
- Received a highly-regarded Helen Hayes nomination for his performance in Athol Fugard's "The Captain's Tiger․"
- Spent two years at the University of Connecticut before receiving a scholarship to attend the renowned Eugene O'Neill National Theatre Institute
- Was first discovered by Oliver Stone while performing his role in "Johnny Got His Gun" at West Bak Theatre, which would lead to a role in the Oscar-winning film "Platoon․"
- Quote: "(On his height) "Because I am so tall, my size works against me as well․ Especially in Hollywood․ There is a long list of actors who won't work with me because they don't want any one taller than them․""
- Quote: "(On attending the theater conservatory) "When I was in theater conservatory, it was the best time in my life․ We just ate, lived, and breathed theater․""
- Quote: "(On his movie roles) "I don't like being called by any particular character․ That to me is an insult as an actor․""
- Quote: "(On his roles) "It's very interesting that most of the roles I've gotten are grim, when I'm actually a very well-adjusted man and had a happy upbringing․ I guess there are some dark shadows somewhere in there, but I'm a big kid․""
- Recognized for his towering and menacing stature he exudes on screen
- Performed three different roles on the three Star Trek sequel TV series he appeared in as a Klingon, a human and an Alpha Hirogen hunter
- Teaches playwriting to high school students within the Hartford public school system
- Has appeared as the narrative voice in numerous film and TV trailers
- Appeared in the music video for Dave Matthews Band song "Gravedigger․"
- Stood in as Charlie Sheen's best man in his first two weddings
Awards
- 1992Chainsaw Award - Best Actor:Nominated
- 2009Best Student Film - Adelphia Award for Best Student Short Film:Winner
- 2013BTVA Television Voice Acting Award - Best Male Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role - Action/Drama:Nominated
- 2017Festival Award - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
- 2021Europa Prize - Gold - Best Actor:Winner
- 2022CCA Super Award - Best Villain in a Movie:Nominated
- 2023Festival Prize - Best Ensemble:Winner
- 2024Jury Award - Best Supporting Male Performance:Winner
- 2024Ethereal Award - Tony Todd Activated Icon Award:Winner
- 2024Festival Award - Best Actor:Winner
- 2024Jury Prize - Best Actor Feature Film:Winner
- 2024IFS Award - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
- 2024Mindfield Film Festival Albuquerque Award - Best Ensemble Cast:Winner
- 2024Romford Horror Film Festival Award - Best Actor:Winner