Anthony Tiran "Tony" Todd (December 4, 1954 – November 6, 2024) was an American actor, best known for his roles in The Man From Earth (2007), Final Destination (2000) and Candyman (1992). He appeared as Luther "Hook Man" Thompson in the third season of VH1's Scream.

On television, he played Kurn in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1990–1991) and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1996), and appeared in the MTV series Scream (2019).

Luther Thompson also known as Hook Man was a recurring character in the third season of the television series Scream. He was portrayed by Tony Todd.

Mar 3, 2025 · But horror lost twice because the Academy’s “In Memoriam” segment forgot two genre legends we lost in 2024—one an original scream queen and final girl! Tony Todd (Candyman) and Olivia Hussey (Black Christmas) were absent from the annual salute. We lost Todd last November and Hussey in December.

Luther Thompson, also known as Hook Man, is the overarching antagonist of Season 3 of the Scream TV series. He was portrayed by the late Tony Todd, who also played Candyman in the franchise of the same name, Grange in The Crow, Captain Darrow in The Rock, Earl Jenkins in Smallville, King...

Nov 9, 2024 · Actor Tony Todd has passed away: he was 69. Todd is best known for playing the titular character in Bernard Rose’s Candyman (1992). His widow, Fatima, confirmed the news in The Hollywood Reporter.

Nov 12, 2024 · Legendary American actor Tony Todd sadly died last week (November 6 2024), at the age of 69. Tony Todd is an icon among horror fans, having been in a ridiculous number of movies, mostly horror, as well as all kinds of television shows, from Xena Warrior Princess to Scream: Resurrection (the third season of the TV series spinoff of the Scream ...

Nov 11, 2024 · (CNN) — Tony Todd, the actor who played the eponymous phantom killer in the original “Candyman” horror franchise and other notable roles, has died at 69. The news was confirmed to CNN on Saturday by Todd’s talent agent, Dede Binder, of the Defining Artist agency.

Nov 23, 2024 · His voice was ONE-OF-A-KIND.), Room 104, Riverdale, From Jennifer, Victor Crowley, Hell Fest, Worth, West of Hell, Requiem, Candy Corn, Scream: The TV Series, Badland, Immortal, Candyman (2021), Horror Noire, Night Night, Back 4 Blood, Karma’s a Bitch, Stream, and so many more.

2 days ago · Tony Todd’s portrayal of Bludworth is one of these rare exceptions. No theatrics. No explosions. Just calm inevitability. That restraint is what made him so terrifying, and so unforgettable. His final performance, even in this single shot, carries added weight. The image released by the studio doesn’t scream. It doesn’t try to shock.