I got his autograph at a convention once. Most celebrities fall somewhere close to the middle of the “smile, nod, sign autograph, receive money” curve. Tony Todd started asking me questions about what I was doing at the con, what sort of stuff I was looking forward to. He was sweet and kind and giving to a gigantic dork to whom he owed nothing, and he gave me a memory that I’ll cherish forever. He deserves every ounce of praise he’ll receive, and more.
Damn I just randomly selected a Voyager ep last night and it was the one where he was a Hirogen hunting a stranded Species 8472. Then I see this today. 😢
Even in full makeup and under a mask it was unmistakenly him, the man was a goddamn imposing presence. You will be missed, sir! 🫡
The best agent Bajoran TSA ever had.
Candyman NNNOOOOO!!
Mourning him for both Trek and The Orville.
TIL: He was also one of several actors considered for the role of Benjamin Sisko
Obviously Avrey Brooks is an excellent choice but I think Todd could have absolutely pulled it off. Granted, it would have probably been a very different character!
A true horror legend. He stole every scene he was ever in. RIP.
He was great in Man from Earth
The Man From Earth is such a great low key sci-fi film. Basically a handful of people in a room dissecting a story, with wild implications.
John Billingsly, Ellen Crawford, and Richard Riehle. Such a great small cast!
If one hasn’t seen it, go in blind. Enjoy!
If one does watch and enjoy it, I recommend they do not watch the sequel.
Aw man, no more new Rodek/Kurn content in Star Trek Online. 😢 (For those who don’t know, he’s been a voice actor in that game from 2017 to at least 2023 – I can’t remember if he’s been in the latest episode arc or not.)
Candyman…candyman…cand-…nah
Damn, he was a highlight of anything he appeared in, and his Trek parts were amazing. His memory lives on.
The Visitor will always be one of the most beautiful Trek episodes to me, RIP good sir 🫡
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