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https://www.slashfilm.com/1709328/tony-todd-horror-icon-candyman-dead/
How do you even begin to eulogize someone as prolific, impactful, and iconic as Tony Todd? As confirmed by Deadline, the performer of stage, screen, and voiceover brilliance who boasted over 240 credits across nearly four decades has died at the age of 69. A cause of death was not provided at the time of publication. Todd was born in Washington D.C. but grew up in Hartford, Connecticut, and performed with the Artists Collective, Inc., an interdisciplinary cultural institution that promotes the art and culture of the African diaspora in an attempt to provide a safe haven for at-risk youth. He later attended the University of Connecticut before throwing himself into acting education through the Eugene O'Neill National Actors Theatre and the Trinity Repertory Company.
At 6-foot-five, his commanding on-screen presence and booming voice helped him stand out among his contemporaries, landing his first Hollywood studio-produced film role as Sergeant Warren in Oliver Stone's Best Picture Oscar-winning classic, "Platoon." He was quickly sought after for roles on screens big and small, including a guest run on "Star Trek: The Next Generation" as Kurnas, in addition to appearing on and off Broadway throughout his career.
But everything changed in 1990 when Todd was cast as Ben in Tom Savini's remake of "Night of the Living Dead," which put him on the map for horror fans and led to the role that would turn him into not just a household name, but a living legend — the titular "Candyman."
The importance and impact of Tony Todd's performance as Candyman cannot be overstated. Not only was he a genius by agreeing to perform with real, live bees as long as he was compensated $1,000 for every sting (he would take home a $23,000 additional payday for his troubles), but his characterization was a groundbreaking moment in the history of Black horror. Candyman changed what was possible to be seen in the slasher canon, and given the film's unconventional path to the big screen, it's a miracle it happened at all. "Candyman" was also a career-changer for Tony Todd, who became a beloved genre figure and one of the most sought-after performers for years to come.
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Not a fan of horror movies but that first candyman was way up the list of being the scariest movie going.
Didn’t realise he was in platoon
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Wasn't just scary, had a good plot and was actually a really good film.CH4 likes this. -
Aye, he was one of Barnes/Tom Berenger's squad. Was also in The Rock and sure at least one of the Final Destination film.greengrocer and CH4 like this.
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I had too google platoon earlier as not seen that movie in years
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Aye it's a brilliant film. Always forget Johnny Depp was in it, must have been one of his earliest.greengrocer and CH4 like this.
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He was 22 at the time
1984 he done Nightmare on elm street
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One of my favourite movies. Great cast anaw.
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I just watched a new film out and Todd was in it at the end.
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Aye, I never knew that? It's a tough watch at times but it's excellent.
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Was 40 last week, still get wee bit creeped out with films like Candyman, It, Poltergeist, American Werewolf in London etc.greengrocer likes this.
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I loved Platoon but think Apocalypse Now just shades it.
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Gene Hackman and his wife found dead.
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I saw that Michelle Trachtenberg from buffy passed aswell
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Sad news to all.
On gene Hackman, great actor, wonder what they'll find there, some sort of poisoning or something, him, his wife and dog? Jeez. -
Carbon monoxide I read.
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Crimson Tide, Unforgiven and Enemy of the State were some of my favourites of his.Jacob knows likes this. -
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R.I.P. Gene Hackman, Mississippi burning and The French connection are outstanding films and two of my all time favourites.
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