(Gray News) – Tony Todd, the actor best known for his portrayal of the title character in the “Candyman” films, has died at the age of 69, according to media reports.

A representative for Todd reportedly confirmed his death to Variety on Friday.

Todd died on Wednesday, November 6, at his home in Marina Del Rey, California.

The cause of death has not yet been confirmed.

Todd was born on December 4, 1954 in Washington DC.

According IMDB.comHe continued performing at the Eugene O’Neill National Actors Theater Institute and the Trinity Rep Conservatory.

One of his first film roles was as Sergeant Warren in Oliver Stone’s Vietnam War classic, “Platoon.”

Todd would fully establish his status in the pop culture lexicon as Daniel Robitaille, aka Candyman, in the film of the same name.

Adapted from a 1985 short story by Clive Barker, “Candyman” is a horror film that explores themes of gentrification and racism through the lens of urban legend.

The Candyman character is the ghost of a hook-wielding man who was an African-American artist and son of a slave, murdered for having a relationship with a white woman.

According to IMDB.com, Todd’s had more than 250 film and television credits throughout his entire acting career.

He starred in series such as “21 Jump Street”, “Night Court”, Law & Order”, “Xena: Warrior Princess” and many more.

The actor has also lent his voice to several animated films and video games, most recently voicing the character of Venom in the 2023 video game “Spider-Man 2.”

Copyright 2024 Gray Local Media, Inc. All rights reserved.