UConn grad Tony Todd RIP

[superjohn]

Tony Todd from Hartford and a UConn grad. Played the greatest horror villain of all-time, IMO. He was great in everything I saw him in and with his voice and screen presence he should have been a major star. He also was one cool guy. RIP to Candyman.

Tony Todd, star of Candyman, dies aged 69

Prolific actor with more than 200 film and TV credits, including Final Destination, The Rock, The Crow and Platoon, died at home after a long illness

www.theguardian.com

 

[formerlurker]

He was great in everything I saw him in and with his voice and screen presence he should have been a major star. He also was one cool guy. RIP to Candyman.

I pray someone says such nice things about me when I've done my time. @superjohn you started this thread because he obviously left a positive mark on your life, can you recommend his best work, I'd like to check it out.

 

[ted920]

Another successful UCONN alumni.

I had no idea he was UCONN family until recent years.

As a kid growing up & watching "Candyman" had no idea this menacing figure was a Husky.

Agreed great actor and amazing voice with true presence.

RIP TT.

 

[CL82]

Sorry to hear it. I had no idea he was UConn alumnus.