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Diana Muldaur had huge shoes to fill when she was brought back to the Star Trek franchise for Star Trek: The Next Generation's second season. A veteran of the franchise already, Muldaur played two characters in the Original Series. First as Ann Mulhall in "Return to Tomorrow", and then as Dr. Miranda Jones in the episode "Is There Trutht in Beauty".

She would once again return to Star Trek in season two of The Next Generation. Instead of coming back for an episode or two, as she did in the series prior, she instead returned for the majority of the second season. She stood in as the new ship's doctor, Doctor Katherine Pulaski.

Pulaski was brought in to replace Gates McFadden, who left the show for a season. McFadden's character, Dr. Beverly Crusher, wasn't killed off the way her season one colleague was. McFadden wasn't the only woman to...

When casting call sheets went out for "Star Trek: The Next Generation," way back in December of 1986, the character of Counselor Deanna Troi was listed as "an alien women who is tall (5'8" - 6") and slender, about 30 years old, and quite beautiful. [...] Deanna is probably foreign with looks and accent to match. [...] Her alien 'look' is still to be determined." The name of Troi's species hadn't yet been determined in 1986, but Trekkies can now tell you that she is half-human and half-Betazoid. 

Marina Sirtis was cast in the role, and she was a 30-year-old British actress of Cypriot descent, so the casting directors nailed it. Her alien "look" would eventually entail black eyes, and Sirtis wore contact lenses throughout her tenure on the series.

As for the accent, the showrunners let Sirtis merely keep her own British accent, rather than inventing something alien. Her accent, however, became something of a sticking point for Sirtis.

The Starfleet insignia seen on the chests of every officer in the service is typically nicknamed the Starfleet delta by fans, given its resemblance to the Greek letter. The symbol more closely resembles the letters lambda or alpha, of course, but if I were to legitimately complain that a Starfleet insignia looks more like one Greek letter than another, it might be the nerdiest complaint in the history of fandom. So, dear readers, this is the last we shall ever hear of it. 

On the original "Star Trek" series, the delta logo was only seen on the uniforms of those serving on board the U.S.S. Enterprise. Other ships seemingly had different insignias, but that was a detail never canonically addressed in dialogue. Indeed, it seemed to be a production error; a recently uncovered 1967 memo from production designer Robert Justman to costumer William Ware Theiss (the original designer of...

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine wasn't the typical Star Trek fare. In fact, many fans were skeptical of a show that called itself Star Trek but was set on a space station instead of on a starship. Not to mention, when the show premiered, it was considerably darker than its predecessors. Though Star Trek: The Next Generation took on some heavy topics, Deep Space Nine went even deeper, and for writer, Robert Hewitt Wolfe, he didn't understand the show at first.

For Wolfe, the show wasn't as edgy as it was pitched to him, according to a report by Giant Freakin' Robot, and he was disappointed at first. He didn't think the characters were really being driven. Then one episode changed it all. That episode was the eighth of the first season, "Dax." In it, Jadzia Dax (Terry Farrell) is accused of a murder her previous host, Curzon, was supposedly responsible for.

Richard D. James, the Emmy-winning production designer who worked on all but one of the 14 seasons of Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Voyager, has died. He was 88.

James died Nov. 11 of complications from an infection at Ut Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, his longtime friend Tom Sanden told The Hollywood Reporter.

For the big screen, the Texas native was art director on Bill Forsyth’s Local Hero (1983), starring Burt Lancaster and Peter Riegert; on Mike Nichols’ Silkwood (1983), starring Meryl Streep, Cher and Kurt Russell; and on Kevin Reynolds’ The Beast of War, starring George Dzundza, Jason Patric and Steven Bauer.

James joined the syndicated Next Generation for its second season (1988-89) and remained through its conclusion in 1994. He then segued to Upn’s Voyager, working on that series for its entire seven-season run (1995-2001).

James received his Emmy (shared with longtime collaborator Jim Mees) in 1990 for his...

When Denise Crosby left Star Trek: The Next Generation in the first season, Michael Dorn's character, Worf, moved into the position of the Chief of Security of the Enterprise. It was a natural progression as Worf had been working under Crosby's Lt. Tasha Yar. And Worf remained in that position throughout the entirety of the series and the continuing movies.

In 1995, Dorn joined Star Trek: Deep Space Nine for the series' fourth season. It wasn't news that was revealed to the cast beforehand. In fact, Nana Visitor, who play Major Kira, on the series, learned about Dorn's role during a fan convention. And the knowledge made her nervous because Crosby had said that "every time I was there, Worf is looking over my shoulder."

In an interview with Trekmovie, Visitor shared that she knew fans had an issue with her character so she worried that Major Kira might be on the chopping block,...

The Paramount+ Holiday Collection ‘Tis The Season for Streaming returns to the service today with hundreds of seasonal movies and beloved specials for the whole household to enjoy, including the debut of the streaming service’s first original holiday film, Dear Santa.

The Farrelly Brothers holiday comedy Dear Santa stars Jack Black, Robert Timothy Smith, Keegan-Michael Key, Brianne Howey, Hayes MacArthur, and Post Malone in a story of a young boy who mails his Christmas wish list to Santa with one crucial spelling error, resulting in a devilish Jack Black’s arrival to wreak havoc on the holidays. The film premieres on November 25 exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and the following day in the UK and Australia.

Dear Santa

This year’s Paramount+ Holiday Collection will also include the debut of SpongeBob SquarePants – “SpongeBob & Sandy’s Country Christmas,” an all-new half-hour special where one of Sandy’s experiments...

Thirty years ago today, Star Trek: Generations, the first film that featured the characters of Star Trek: The Next Generation, debuted, and though, it wasn't the most successful of the films (that honor goes to Star Trek: First Contact), it did bring us some great moments. Let's forget about Captain Kirk's death for a minute, as we know that's the part of the movie fans hated the most, and take a look at one of the funniest Lt. Commander Data (Brent Spiner) scenes ever.

At the beginning of the movie, Worf (Michael Dorn) is being promoted, and Commander Riker (Jonathan Frakes) finds it funny to "remove the plank" rather than retract it. That, of couse, causes Worf to fall into the water. Data misses the essence of the joke even when it's explained to him, and he proceeds to push Dr. Crusher (Gates McFadden) into the water. That didn't turn out so well,...

Santiago Cabrera spent two seasons on Star Trek: Picard playing Captain Cristobal Rios, a renegade captain who was once a member of Starfleet. Though his character was dropped, albeit with a slightly understandable wrap-up at the end of season two, he was missed in season three. Unfortunately, the budget wouldn't allow for all of the stars from the past two season of Picard to return as the actors from Star Trek: The Next Generation were coming aboard in another shot at a goodbye movie for the former series.

Cabrera moved on and has since been seen in The Flight Attendant and The Cleaning Lady and has a starring role in Apple TV's Land of Women. Long before any of these series, though, the South American actor was prepping for another role. In 2007, he'd been tapped to play Aquaman in Justice Leage: Immortal. Cabrera had already gone to Australia to meet with the movie's director,...

To date, there have been 13 "Star Trek" feature films, with a 14th movie, "Section 31," scheduled to debut on Paramount+ on January 24, 2025. The films are, many Trekkies would agree, various degrees of good and bad. Some of the "Star Trek" films are among the best sci-fi movies ever made, while others are handily the worst. Many agree that Nicholas Meyer's 1982 film "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan" is the best one, although J.J. Abrams' 2009 "Star Trek" is the highest-grossing. The four films based on "Star Trek: The Next Generation" -- that is: "Generations," "First Contact," "Insurrection," and "Nemesis" -- are all pretty middling, although many like the Borg action from "First Contact." My personal favorites are Robert Wise's 1979 epic "Star Trek: The Motion Picture," for its cerebral grandiosity, and Meyer's "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country" for its political bent. 

The films also fluctuate wildly in mere production quality.

Star Trek Explorer finds the best talent to create the most entertaining stories for readers, and now that the magazine is winding down, we don't have many more to look forward to. But Titan Comics has put together a book of short stories that will certainly help ease some of the disappointment. And they were kind enough to send over a small excerpt of one of the stories so you can see the quality they are so good at bringing to light.

This story is in the latest collection of short stories, "Star Trek Explorer Presents Star Trek—A Year to the Day that I Saw Myself Die—and Other Stories." This collection includes original short fiction by Walter Koenig, known for portraying Ensign Pavel Chekov on Star Trek: The Original Series and the continuing movies as well as stories by David Mack, Michael Collins, and more. And these tales cover six series: Star Trek,...

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Gene Roddenberry's optimistic space opera "Star Trek" debuted in September 1966, and it wasn't a hit. "Star Trek," while visually striking enough to warrant stories in TV guide, struggled through its first few years, rarely bringing in the types of blockbuster numbers that NBC would have liked. Indeed, many Trekkies can tell you that "Star Trek" only lasted into its third season thanks to a concerted letter-writing campaign from fans, begging that it be kept on the air. "Star Trek" wouldn't become popular until it was in syndication in the 1970s. Reruns allowed a new audience of obsessives to discover it, and eventually, "Star Trek" conventions began to form. "Star Trek" has been a pop phenomenon ever since. 

But like any long-running pop phenomenon, sometimes the creators run low on ideas. Indeed, longtime watchers of "Star Trek" can likely point...

(Welcome to Tales from the Box Office, our column that examines box office miracles, disasters, and everything in between, as well as what we can learn from them.)

It almost feels like an unwritten rule that if a franchise exists for long enough, a big crossover must happen. From worlds colliding on the small screen dating back to "I Love Lucy" meeting Superman in "Lucy and Superman" to massive crossovers on the big screen in comic book movies like "The Avengers," it's a tradition in Hollywood that goes back decades. So, inevitably, after nearly 30 years spanning multiple shows and movies, the time came for "Star Trek" to boldly go where it had never gone before.

1994's "Star Trek: Generations" united the two most famous Starfleet captains to ever live; William Shatner's James T. Kirk and Patrick Stewart's Jean-Luc Picard. Despite being separated by decades, science fiction shenanigans allowed...

Tawny Newsome is hard at work writing episodes of Starfleet Academy and loving every minute of it. Newsome told the audience at a Lower Decks' Q&a panel at Creation’s St-nj Star Trek convention that it was "Iso amazing to see something that you wrote being produced on that grand scale." And speaking of grand scale, Jonathan Frakes, who was at that same convention but a different panel, though he hasn't seen the set of the new series, told the audience at a Star Trek: The Next Generation panel, that he understands "the set is the most magnificent Star Trek set yet." [via Trekmovie] That's saying a lot when you've got sets like those for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Star Trek: Discovery.

But enough about sets. Newsome, who is obviously excited for her path on Star Trek to be moving in this new direction, called the franchise "the most buoyant franchise in the world.

Underground filmmaking duo Lev Kalman and Whitney Horn aren’t exactly honing a style with their new feature “Dream Team,” their fourth in 15 years. That would imply that there’s some fully realized form that their offhand humor and nonsense divergences are working toward. The film, which is receiving a limited theatrical release in New York and L.A. on Nov. 15, starts on firm ground, with a familiar buddy-detective premise that many a late-night genre junk programmer has used as a sturdy narrative foundation. Unlike those commercial efforts, “Dream Team” hardly has continuity, much less narrative build, top of mind, instead reshaping itself every few minutes with a new surrealistic flourish, and seemingly no particular destination mapped out. Playful as that can be, the film often comes across like a private joke.

The two leads are a team of Interpol agents, played by the dynastic French film staple Esther Garrel...

Star Trek has a wide array of major names that fans flock to. Mostly, these are the captains. The types of characters that you build show around. Other times, secondary characters take over and dominate the fandom. People like Seven of Nine and Worf come to mind. Yet, while popular, these secondary characters aren't really the ones you want to build around.

Not after they've starred alongside other major names. They have their stories told, albeit not as the primary focus, but they get seen. They feel like complete characters. Yet, what about the quieter characters in the background who seem like interesting characters but we rarely get to see a lot of them?

Those are characters we'd like to see get their own shows. So which characters deserve their own shows after a season or more in the background?

Harry Kim

He had some really cool episodes in Star Trek: Voyager,...

This post contains spoilers for the latest episode of "Star Trek: Lower Decks."

"Star Trek: Lower Decks" season 5, episode 5, "Starbase 80?!," follows the U.S.S. Cerritos as it becomes stranded in space due to a mysterious navigational malfunction. With only impulse engines operational, the ship has no choice but to visit Starbase 80 for help. Starbase 80 had previously only been mentioned in hushed tones among the Cerritos' crew, as it is said to be cursed. At the very least, it's the worst place to work in all of Starfleet, even worse than the Cerritos.

When the crew arrives, they find the "Star Trek" equivalent of a long-ignored truck stop. Starbase 80's crew members wear uniforms that are two centuries out of date, while the station's diplomatic liaison, Cassia Knox (Nicole Byer), reveals that its technology hasn't been updated since the 2260s. That, Trekkies might instantly recognize, was the decade the original "Star Trek" series took place.

This article contains spoilers for the latest episode of "Star Trek: Lower Decks."

"Star Trek: Lower Decks" has once again proven itself the most encyclopedic "Trek" show in the franchise. The animated comedy has long-since earned its reputation as the in-universe show that is most content when it's dropping a niche "Star Trek" reference, and its final season continues the trend with a trip to underfunded Starbase 80, home of a splinter Acamarian clan.

Who are the Acamarians? We'd forgive you for forgetting, since the alien species only made one "Trek" appearance before showing up on the new episode of "Lower Decks" season 5, and it was back in 1989. The group appeared in the aggressively just-okay "Star Trek: The Next Generation" episode "The Vengeance Factor," a season 3 outing that focused on negotiations between a band of rogue Acamarian raiders called The Gatherers and the group's more peaceful main faction. Chronology-wise, "Lower Decks...

The world of entertainment is a crazy place where anything can happen at any time. One recent example of this is the relationship rumors between The Golden Bachelorette star Mark Anderson and One Tree Hill’s famed Barbara Alyn Woods. Both known for their vigor, charm, and humble personality, it was recently a shocker when fans discovered signs that the two might be dating.

Mark Anderson | Credit: The Golden Bachelorette

While the entertainment world is crazy, love is even more so and can be found when one least expects it. At least that is what seems to be going on behind the scenes with Anderson and Woods, although they are yet to confirm it. Fresh off the fame of The Golden Bachelorette, Anderson was one of the most popular contestants on the show, famous for his honest and soft-spoken nature.

On the other hand, we have the celebrated American actress Barbara,...

The Captain Pike Trekkies see on "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" is a very different Captain Pike they saw in the original 1966 "Star Trek" pilot "The Cage." The latter Pike was played by Jeffrey Hunter as an angry, passionate figure, quick to lose his temper, and only able to solve problems through sheer force of enraged will. The Pike as seen in the 2009 "Star Trek" movie was played by Bruce Greenwood had a scene so "hideously uncomfortable" that we're shocked he agreed to return for the sequel. The newer Pike, as played by Anson Mount, is a lighthearted, gregarious figure, eager to engage in jocular diplomacy and greet any and all members of his staff into his quarters for breakfast. The Hunter Pike seems like he would be an intimidating boss. The Mount Pike is the boss you always wish you'd get whenever you start a new job. 

Indeed, if...

When we talk about great, late-season additions to franchises, we think of Worf in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Captain Christopher Pike in Star Trek: Discovery, T'Lynn in Star Trek: Lower Decks, and Seven of Nine in Star Trek: Voyager. Yet, one of the characters that doesn't get the love they deserve just so happens to be that of Naomi Wildman, a fellow Voyager alum.

Unlike Seven of Nine, who was played by an adult Jeri Ryan, Naomi Wildman was a child. Played by then nine-year-old Scarlet Pomers, Naomi Wildman was a wholly unique character to the show, as she was the only child on the U.S.S. Voyager. Other shows like Star Trek: The Next Generation or Deep Space Nine had a plethora of children due to the nature of their ships.

The Enterprise-d in The Next Generation was more of a city in space than anything else,...

Star Trek: Voyager was a replacement for Patrick Stewart’s canceled The Next Generation, but things differed between both sets when it came to one aspect. Star Trek: Tng would’ve never allowed any of its stars to feel inferior, thanks to Stewart’s interference. Voyager star Garrett Wang did not have a great time on the set of his series due to body-shaming comments from the crew.

Garrett Wang as Ensign Harry Kim in Star Trek: Voyager | Credits: Paramount Television

Wang’s co-star Robert Duncan McNeill also confirmed that the showrunner allowed several lines in the show that took a not-so-subtle dig at their body weight. Wang even recalled that the comments forced him to hit the gym to avoid future mockery.

Star Trek: Voyager Star Garrett Wang Faced Body-Shaming Comments From Showrunner Garrett Wang and Robert Duncan McNeill in Star Trek: Voyager | Credits: Paramount Television

Mark A. Altman...

Grant Gustin was the definitive Flash for a generation of DC fans when he starred in the CW’s The Flash. As part of the network’s Arrowverse group of shows, Gustin made his first appearance in Arrow, which served as a backdoor pilot for his own series. The show saw him tackle many antagonists as the fastest man alive.

While Eobard Thawne a.k.a Reverse Flash is Allen’s primary antagonist, season 2 of the series saw the appearance of Zoom, an evil speedster who is a serial killer before gaining abilities. Though physically performed by Teddy Sears, Tony Todd reportedly gave the character his menacing voice.

Grant Gustin’s The Flash Saw Tony Todd Killing It As The Voice Of Zoom The Flash and Zoom in The Flash | Credits: The CW

Late actor Tony Todd is best known for his role in the horror film Candyman and for...

Gene Roddenberry is the man behind Star Trek. Without him, none of us would be here today. He created the foundation of what the franchise would be and helped everyone see the potential that his little science-fiction show had. Now, decades later, so many voices have contributed to his original idea. So many that fans have taken issue with some of the uniqueness these new voices bring to the table.

The usual retort to something fans don't like is "Gene wouldn't like that". And he may not. Yet, it's important to note that Gene hated most of Star Trek. He disliked The Wrath of Khan, he hated Patrick Stewart and the idea of Deep Space Nine was one that may have been a hard sell to him. After all, he believed Star Trek should adhere to strict rules.

Now, not all of his rules are bad. For instance, highlighting a...

Iconic actor Tony Todd has died at the age of 69, it has been confirmed. As reported by THR, the Candyman, Platoon, and Star Trek: The Next Generation star, who amassed in excess of 250 professional credits over the course of an astonishing, five decade spanning career, passed away on 6 November at his home in Los Angeles after a long battle with illness.

Anthony Tiran Todd was born in Washington D.C. on 4 December, 1954 to Evetta Lyons Gaither. At the age of just three a young Tony Todd moved to Hartford, Connecticut where his auntie, Clara Elliston, took custody of him and nurtured his adolescent curiosity with the arts. Having enrolled Todd in summer acting courses as a boy, Elliston supported her nephew — artistically, financially, and emotionally — as his interest in theatre led to spells at both Eugene O’Neill National Actors Theatre Institute in Connecticut and Trinity Repertory Company in Rhode Island.

Lots of TV series struggle to find their footing during their first season. As charming as the first season of "The Simpsons" is, for example, the show really didn't hit its stride until the second season, and depending on who you ask, only really got going around season four. So, if a show as universally celebrated as "The Simpsons" needed a little time to really come into its own, you better believe the same can be said for "Stargate Sg-1."

Fans of the series will surely agree that season 1 has its fair share of bad episodes, but none are so universally reviled as episode four, "Emancipation." This infamous installment in the series has been ridiculed since its August 1997 air date, and not just by fans. In a 2009 interview, "Sg-1" co-creator Brad Wright even said in response to a fan question, "Sometimes things get made that shouldn't. Emancipation."

What's so bad about this particular episode?...

Candyman star Tony Todd, who died Wednesday after a long illness, is being remembered by his co-star Virginia Madsen.

The Oscar nominee, who played graduate student Helen Lyle who’s stalked by Todd’s titular hook-handed killer while investigating urban legends at a Chicago housing project in the 1992 horror film, paid tribute to Todd with a series of posts on Instagram.

Madsen initially shared a brief video post after she heard the news of Todd’s death, in which she said she didn’t “know what to say” but called Todd her “beloved.”

“May you rest in power sweet to the sweet in heaven,” Madsen wrote in the caption alongside a video. “The great actor Tony Todd has left us and now is an angel. As he was in life. More later but I can’t right now. I love you.”

In the video, she shared that she “just found...

Unfortunately, we recently lost an absolute legend with the passing of Tony Todd. His voice and presence are unmatched in the horror genre and has been a wonderful constant for over 30 years. Whenever an iconic actor passes, I think a great way to remember them is to look back on some of their greatest performances/movies. After all, this is their life’s work and clearly something they were very passionate about. But when it comes to Tony Todd, where do you even start?

Looking at his filmography can be overwhelming, given the sheer volume of films that the man starred in. One of the main traits of his roles is that he may hardly get any screen time in them, yet he manages to be the most intriguing character around. And while it’s not horror, I want to make sure to shout out his many wonderful TV appearances over the years,...

Tony Todd, the actor known for his roles in Candyman, Final Destination, and more, has died at the age of 69.

According to reps for Todd, the actor passed away on November 6th at his home in Los Angeles following a long illness. No official cause of death has been reported at this time.

Born in 1954 in Washington, DC, Todd began his acting career on the stage, studying theater at University of Connecticut before joining celebrated theatrical companies like the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center and the Trinity Repertory Company. In the ‘80s, he began landing on-screen roles, with his first major part being in Oliver Stone’s Best Picture winner, Platoon.

From there, Todd built a prolific filmography across film and television, appearing in shows like 21 Jump Street, Night Court, MacGyver, Matlock, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and more, as well as movies like the 1990 remake of Night of the Living Dead.

Tony Todd has sadly passed away.

The actor – best known for starring in the Candyman horror movie franchise and the Final Destination movie franchise – passed away on Wednesday, November 6 at the age of 69.

Keep reading to find out more…“Regretfully, I can confirm that my friend and client of over 30 years, Tony Todd, has passed away on Wednesday November 6, 2024, peacefully at his home in Marina Del Rey,” Tony‘s rep shared with Fox News. “I am lucky to have been able to work with this amazing man and I will miss him every single day.”

Along with his movie roles, Tony also appeared on TV shows including Star Trek: The Next Generation, The Young and the Restless, and 24.

He is survived by his children, Alex and Ariana.

Our thoughts are with Tony Todd‘s loved ones during this difficult time. Rip.

Tony Todd at Nightmare Weekend Richmond in 2023 Photo: Super Festivals from Ft. Lauderdale, USA

The actor Tony Todd has died, aged 69, after many years of illness, it was announced today. Widely admired for his versatility yet often cast for his deep, resonant voice, he was a popular member of the genre community who enjoyed attending events and meeting fans.

Perhaps most widely known for his iconic performance in Candyman, Todd appeared in numerous horror films, including the Final Destination series, Wishmaster, Hatchet, The Crow, Hell Fest and The Final Wish. He also made an impression in more mainstream far, however, such as Platoon, Le Secret and The Rock.

On the small screen, he endeared himself to fans as Klingon character Kurn in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, as well as making appearances in Scooby-Doo and Xena: Warrior Princess. His voice work included being the...

Tony Todd, the prolific actor who brought an evil presence to the horror movie franchises Candyman and Final Destination, has died at the age of 69.

Todd’s rep confirmed the actor’s death to Variety, adding that he died Wednesday at his home in Marina Del Rey, California. No cause of death was provided.

Over a career that spanned five decades, Todd accrued hundreds of on-screen and voice-acting credits, beginning with a role in the 1986 Vietnam War classic Platoon. Following a leading turn in the 1990 remake of Night of the Living Dead,...

The horror community is in mourning after the loss of a true icon of the genre.

Tony Todd, known for his distinctive voice and chilling performance as Candyman in addition to numerous other roles, has sadly passed away at the age of 69. The actor reportedly died on November 6 at his home in Los Angeles after a long illness.

Todd made his film debut in 1986’s Sleepwalk, beginning a career that spanned more than 200 film and TV credits. His most famous role is the eponymous hook-handed killer in the Candyman movies, but he's also appeared in the likes of Final Destination, the '90s Night of the Living Dead remake, The Crow, Hatchet, Frankenstein and Hell Fest.

His none horror projects include The Rock, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager, 21 Jump Street, Night Court, MacGyver, Matlock, Jake and the Fatman, Law & Order,...

Tony Todd, an actor known for his strong roles in horror movies and science fiction shows, died at his home in Los Angeles on November 6. He was 69 years old.

Fatima, Todd’s wife, revealed that he had died after a long illness. The actor left a remarkable impact that spanned over four decades. He was in more than 200 movies and TV shows, which showed his versatility.

The scary part he played in the 1992 movie “Candyman” made Todd a major figure in the horror genre. His performance as Daniel Robitaille, a hanging victim whose ghost could be called by saying his name five times, showed how strong and good he was at acting.

“I got stung 23 times” while shooting “Candyman,” Todd once told The Guardian, which shows how dedicated he is to his job. “Everything worth making has to involve some sort of pain.”

Todd’s work included much more than scary movies.

Tony Todd’s Net Worth in 2024 ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Actor Tony Todd, known for his memorable performance as William Bludworth in the Final Destination film series, passed away at 69. The actor breathed his last on November 6th, 2024, at his home in Los Angeles.

Todd’s career lasted almost four decades, during which he appeared in more than 240 films and shows. In addition to critical acclaim and fans’ love, the actor also saw commercial success and accumulated considerable wealth.

Tony Todd’s Net Worth

According to the website Celebrity Net Worth, Tony Todd’s net worth was $4 million at the time of his death in November 2024. He earned most of this money through his career in movies, TV, and voice acting. One of his most famous roles is in the horror movie Candyman, where he played the titular character of a supernatural killer. During the film’s shoot, he even allowed...

Tony Todd, known for his roles in Candyman and Star Trek, passed away at the age of 69 from an illness. The actor debuted in 1986 and worked in the film industry for more than three decades. In this period, he took on some iconic characters, especially in the horror genre. Unknown to many fans, Todd was an amazing voice actor who lent his voice to numerous video games.

Tony Todd in a still from Candyman | Credits: TriStar Pictures

Before fans saw Tom Hardy back in the Venom role this year, Todd gave Marvel fans another version of the character in 2023’s Insomniac game Spider-Man 2. Todd made significant money from his acting roles, with one particular role paying him handsomely to act in a gruesome scene.

Tony Todd’s Net Worth: How Much Did He Earn From His Films? Tony Todd in a still from Final Destination | Credits: New Line Cinema...

Tony Todd has died at the age of 69.The prolific actor - who appeared in the 'Final Destination' and 'Candyman' horror franchises, passed away earlier this week at his home in Marina del Rey after a long illness, his wife, Fatima, told The Hollywood Reporter.New Line Cinema, which produced the 'Final Destination' franchise, wrote on Instagram: "The industry has lost a legend. We have lost a cherished friend. Rest in peace, Tony, -Your Final Destination Family."Virginia Madsen, who starred alongside Todd in the original 'Candyman', also wrote: "My beloved. May you rest in power sweet to the sweet in heaven. The great actor Tony Todd has left us and now is an angel. As he was in life. More later but I can’t right now. I love you."Rel Dowdell, the director of Film Studies at Hampton University...

I have very sad news to report tonight. It has been announced that Tony Todd has died at the age of 69. The legendary actor is best known for his roles in Candyman, Final Destination, Platoon, The Crow, Night of the Living Dead, and his many appearances in the Star Trek franchise. He was a massively talented actor whose incredible baritone voice made every project so much better. This is a huge blow.

Todd’s wife, Fatima, told THR that he died on Wednesday at his home in Marina del Rey after a long illness. New Line Cinema, the studio which produces the Final Destination franchise, wrote on Instagram: “The industry has lost a legend. We have lost a cherished friend. Rest in peace, Tony, -Your Final Destination Family.“

After studying theater at the Eugene O’Neill National Actors Theatre Institute, Todd made the leap to the silver screen, making...

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...

Tony Todd, an actor who starred in the Candyman and Final Destination horror franchises, has died. He was 69.

He died Wednesday at his home in Marina del Rey after a long illness, his wife, Fatima, told The Hollywood Reporter.

“The industry has lost a legend. We have lost a cherished friend. Rest in peace, Tony, -Your Final Destination Family,” New Line Cinema, which produced the franchise, wrote on Instagram.

Born on Dec. 4, 1954, in Washington, Todd went on to study for two years at the University of Connecticut before getting a scholarship for the Eugene O’Neill National Theatre Institute. His time there helped lay a foundation for his stints at the then-Hartman Conservatory in Stamford, Connecticut, and the Trinity Repertory Company in Providence, Rhode Island.

Todd made his film debut in 1986’s Sleepwalk, launching an acting career that would span more than 200 television and movie credits. His most notable role was in 1992’s Candyman,...

Tony Todd, an actor whose powerful performances and imposing p69resence left an indelible mark on horror cinema, has passed away at the age of 69. Known widely for his portrayal of the vengeful spirit in Candyman and the eerie undertaker in the Final Destination series, Todd was beloved by horror enthusiasts and film fans worldwide for his distinct voice, captivating performances, and dedication to his craft.

Born on December 4, 1954, in Washington, D.C., Todd’s journey into acting began at the University of Connecticut and continued with a classical education at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center’s National Theater Institute. His early exposure to theater paved the way for a lifelong career in both film and television, with roles spanning horror, science fiction, and drama. Standing at 6’5″ with a booming voice, he brought a magnetic intensity to his roles that made even the briefest scenes unforgettable.

Todd first gained...

Veteran actor Tony Todd, who played the titular villain in the Candyman horror movie franchise, has died at the age of 69.

Todd died Wednesday at his Los Angeles home, our sister site Deadline reports. No cause of death has been officially released.

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Todd had memorable roles in films like the 1986 Oscar winner Platoon and a 1990 remake of Night of the Living Dead before starring in the 1992 horror classic Candyman,...

Tony Todd, an American actor known for leading the “Candyman” horror franchise as its eponymous hook-wielding ghost, died Wednesday at his home in Marina Del Rey, Calif. He was 69.

Todd’s death was confirmed by a representative for the actor. A cause of death was not disclosed.

A reliable presence in genre fare across four decades, Todd’s series of credits include iconic titles such as Alex Proyas’ comic book adaptation “The Crow,” Michael Bay’s Alcatraz actioner “The Rock” and the elaborate killing-set-piece series “Final Destination.” One of his earliest film performances came in his early thirties in Oliver Stone’s Oscar-winning war epic “Platoon.” On “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” Todd donned alien make-up to play Kurn, a Commander in the Klingon Defense Force and the brother of Worf (played by series regular Michael Dorn).

But Todd secured his name in the genre pantheon with his performance in Bernard Rose’s “Candyman,...

Tony Todd, an actor who played the killer in Candyman and appeared in the Final Destination franchise and Platoon among more than 240 film and TV credits spanning 40 years, died November 6 at his home in Los Angeles. He was 69.

His reps confirmed the news to Deadline but did not provide a cause of death.

Tony Todd in ‘Platoon’

Born on December 4, 1954, in Washington, D.C., Todd pursued acting at the Eugene O’Neill National Actors Theatre Institute and Trinity Rep Conservatory, where he honed his skills and developed his commanding style. Among his first screen roles was playing the heroin-addicted Sergeant Warren in Oliver Stone’s Best Picture Oscar-winning Vietnam War classic Platoon.

Todd went on to guest on such popular 1980s and ’90s series as 21 Jump Street, Night Court, MacGyver, Matlock, Jake and the Fatman, Law & Order, The X-Files, NYPD Blue, Beverly Hills 90210, Xena: Warrior Princesss and Murder,...

Tony Todd has died. A veteran actor with a deep, resonant voice that matched his towering frame, Todd racked up nearly 250 credits across a 40-year film and television career. But while he played superheroes, supervillains, Klingons, soldiers, jazz men, preachers, cops, killers, doctors, monsters, mobsters, generals, aliens, Transformers, and more,...

"Star Trek: Lower Decks" will be sorely missed when it concludes for good at the end of its fifth season, as the adult animated series has managed to find the perfect balance between its crass humor and being a genuinely good "Star Trek" show. It's managed to be successful in large part because it's made by total "Star Trek" nerds, from super-nerdy (in a good way) creator Mike McMahan to star Tawny Newsome, who plays the rebellious lower decker Beckett Mariner and is a massive "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" superfan. Between them and the incredible writers and animators, they've made "Lower Decks" a beautiful tribute to everything there is to love about "Star Trek," and that includes lots of silly little deep cuts and Easter eggs.

One of the many fun things about watching "Lower Decks" is catching these references and feeling like you're in on the joke, but...

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Star Trek: Discovery's season one didn't earn any points with fans when it debuted its reconstructed Klingons that looked nothing like the ones we were used to seeing. And even though Mary Chieffo, who portrayed L'Rell, on Discovery said the Klingons belonged to a different, ancient sect, fans just weren't buying it because the Klingons looked like completely different aliens. Fortunately, they didn't hang around past season two, and we haven't seen them since. And it looks like it might stay that way.

In the Star Trek: Lower Decks' season five episode, "A Farewell to Arms," Chieffo returns as the Klingon K'Elarra, and the animated Klingon is as close to a Star Trek: The Next Generation Klingon as could be. [via Screenrant] Even the Klingons that Starfleet fought in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds are the familiar ones we remember.

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The Crystalline Entity first appeared in the "Star Trek: The Next Generation" episode "Datalore", and it served as an overwhelming force of nature that the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise didn't know how to deal with. It was massive in scale and required great deals of energy to stay alive, energy it acquired by eating entire planets of life. It would extend a beam down to a planet's surface and essentially suck up and obliterate anything alive below. The Entity was an indifferent force of faceless destruction, and many Trekkies have compared it to Moby-Dick in that regard. It's not evil, but merely unaware that its consumption habits have the capability of ending entire civilizations. 

In "Datalore," the Entity had been weaponized by Lore (Brent Spiner), the "evil twin" of the android Data (also Spiner). It seems that...

Star Trek: The Next Generation got off to a rocky start in its first season, and while the second season had some markedly better offerings, "Measure of a Man" standing out in particular, there was one episode that even the writers hated—"Samaritan Snare." Written by Dennis Russell Bailey, David Bischoff, and Lisa Putman White, the episode was about aliens called the Pakleds who engineered ways to steal technology from other species. In this particular case, they claimed to need help from LeVar Burton's Geordi Laforge due to their ship being disabled. Despite Worf's [Michael Dorn's} misgivings, Commander Riker [Jonathn Frakes] who was in command of the Enterprise due to the captain's surgery, allowed Geordi to beam over to the ship. As a result, Geordi was kidnapped, and it took some machinations to get him back home.

In Captains’ Logs: The Unauthorized Complete Trek Voyages, writer Dennis Russell Bailey, called...

It's difficult to imagine a version of "Star Trek" wherein the central starship was not called the Enterprise. And "Enterprise" is, of course, a fantastic name for a starship living in an egalitarian, utopian future of togetherness and global unity. For one, the name is conceptual; it's not named after anything on Earth, eschewing any geocentricity. "Star Trek" can too often be geocentric, concerned more with the plight and personal details of humans and Earth than of its alien characters or their respective homeworlds. "Enterprise" ensures an element of neutrality.

Also, an "enterprise" is a grand thing to undertake. The name implies that the ship is on an active mission. The ship is not called the USS Complacency. Additionally, the abstract noun "enterprise" doesn't bear any kind of jingoistic underpinnings. Had the ship been called, say, the USS Freedom or even the USS Independence, it would feel markedly American. Not...