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Tony Todd (December 4, 1954 – November 6, 2024) was an acclaimed American actor known for his deep, resonant voice and imposing screen presence. Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in Hartford, Connecticut, Todd trained in theatre at the University of Connecticut and the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center, building a foundation for his later work both on stage and screen. Todd's film career began in the mid-1980s with supporting roles in films like "Platoon" (1986) and "Sleepwalk" (1986). He rose to prominence for his starring role as Ben in "Night of the Living Dead" (1990) before achieving iconic status as the title character in the horror classic "Candyman" (1992), a role he would reprise in several sequels. His film credits also include "The Crow" (1994), "The Rock" (1996), "Wishmaster" (1997), and his recurring role as William Bludworth in the "Final Destination" series (2000–2025). In television, Todd was widely recognized for his recurring roles across the Star Trek franchise—most notably as Kurn, Worf's brother, in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," as well as other roles in "Star Trek: Voyager." He also made memorable appearances on shows like "Boston Public," "24," "The X-Files," "Smallville," and "Law & Order". Beyond live-action roles, Todd was a prolific voice actor. He contributed to the Half-Life video game series as the Vortigaunts, voiced The Fallen in "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" (2009), Zoom in "The Flash" (2014–2023), and played Venom in "Marvel's Spider-Man 2" (2023), for which he earned a BAFTA Games Award nomination. Todd’s theatre credentials were equally impressive, including starring roles in Broadway and regional productions such as August Wilson's "King Hedley II," "The Captain's Tiger," "Othello," and "Aida." His voice, physical stature, and range earned him critical acclaim and a lasting legacy in horror, science fiction, and dramatic arts. Tony Todd died from stomach cancer at his home in Marina del Rey, California, on November 6, 2024, at the age of 69. He had reportedly been quietly battling this illness during his final projects. Both "Final Destination: Bloodlines" and "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle" were dedicated to his memory.
Tony Todd
Shockwave
for Shockwave in Transformers: Welcome to Cybertron
Suggested by ivaneavendano
Even though Megatron has returned and a couple of allies have fallen, the Autobots and the Maximals, with help from the G.I. Joe have once again gained victory. But after the Decepticons retreat to Cybertron, Decepticon scientist Shockwave, who held down the fort in their absence, tells his leaders that Dark Energon was found on Earth, and so they make a plan to retrieve the Dark Energon before the Autobots discover. After retrieving a sample, Megatron resurrects a few fallen minions (Shatter, Dropkick, Scourge, Battletrap, Blitzwing, Nightbird) to outnumber the Autobots once again. It's all in attempt to please Unicron in conquering the Solar System. When the Autobots and the GI Joe finally discover Megatron's evil plan, they decide to find more allies, even if they have to MAKE some, like... Drumroll please... The DINOBOTS! This story could elements from the Generation 1 series, "The Transformers: The Movie (1986)", and the "War for Cybertron" series.
