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Tony ToddVirginia MadsenClive BarkerJordan Peele
- What is Tony Todd best known for?
- Tony Todd, best known for his iconic role as the hook-wielding Candyman, passed away peacefully at his Los Angeles home at age 69.
- What film franchise played a major role in Tony Todd's rise to fame?
- The Candyman franchise, based on Clive Barker's story, significantly propelled Todd's career, leading to his status as a horror icon and household name.
- How long was Tony Todd's acting career, and what are some of his notable roles?
- His career spanned four decades, with over 200 acting credits in film and television, including roles in Final Destination, Night of the Living Dead, and various Star Trek series.
- How did Virginia Madsen, his co-star in the Candyman series, react to his death?
- Virginia Madsen, Todd's Candyman co-star, paid tribute to him on Instagram, remembering him as a "gentle soul with a deep knowledge of the arts."
- Besides his film and television career, what other area of acting did Tony Todd excel in?
- Born in Washington D.C. in 1954, Todd also had a successful career on stage, appearing in Broadway productions such as The Captain's Tiger and Aida.