Summary

Tony Todd played two iconic characters in the Star Trek universe: Worf's brother Kurn and Jake Sisko, Captain Sisko's son.
Todd's portrayal of Kurn and Jake Sisko added depth to the storylines of both characters, touching on themes of family and honor.
In his final Star Trek role, Todd played an Alpha Hirogen on Voyager, showcasing his versatility and talent as an actor.

Candyman actor Tony Todd portrayed three characters in the Star Trek universe, across three different Star Trek shows. In his first Trek role, Todd appeared in Star Trek: The Next Generation as the Klingon Kurn, the brother of Lt. Worf (Michael Dorn). Although Worf was initially meant to have only a minor role on TNG, he eventually developed into one of Star Trek's most beloved characters. Worf's struggle to reconcile his Klingon heritage with his Starfleet duties became a recurring storyline on TNG, and Kurn played a significant part in Worf's journey.

Tony Todd has the unique distinction of playing relatives of two major Star Trek characters, as he played Worf's brother Kurn and an adult Jake Sisko, the son of Captain Benjamin Sisko (Avery Brooks). Todd reprised the role of Kurn in one episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and also portrayed Jake Sisko in one of DS9's most celebrated episodes, "The Visitor." Todd's final Star Trek role was as an Alpha Hirogen on Star Trek: Voyager. In addition to his iconic portrayal of the Candyman, Todd has appeared in numerous popular films and television shows, with recurring roles in Stargate SG-1, 24, Chuck, and Scream: The TV Series. Todd remains active in Hollywood, continuing to act and do voice-over work for animated projects and video games.

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3 Tony Todd Played Worf’s Brother Kurn On Star Trek: TNG & DS9

Kurn appeared in three episodes of TNG and one of DS9.

In his first Star Trek role, Tony Todd portrayed Worf's Klingon brother Kurn, son of Mogh, on Star Trek: The Next Generation. After their parents were killed in the Khitomer Massacre, Worf was raised by human parents on Earth, while Kurn was raised on Qo'noS by a friend of his father's named Lorgh. Kurn reunited with Worf in TNG season 3, episode 17, "Sins of the Father," when he visited the USS Enterprise-D as part of an Officer Exchange Program. When the ambitious Duras (Patrick Massett), son of Ja'rod, sought to dishonor Mogh and thus dishonor Worf, Kurn told his older brother of the plot. Worf then traveled to Qo'noS, accepting discommendation to avoid a Klingon Civil War.

Kurn did not learn of his true identity as a song of Mogh until he reached the Age of Ascension. Kurn later ed the Klingon Defense Forces and rose to the rank of Commander.

A Klingon Civil War broke out later anyway, after Worf and Kurn helped establish Gowron (Robert O'Reilly) as Chancellor, who restored Mogh's honor and gave Kurn a seat on the High Council. Gowron later turned on the house of Mogh, however, after Worf refused to the Klingon invasion of Cardassia. In Star Trek: Deep Space Nine season 4, episode 15, "Sons of Mogh," Kurn arrived on Deep Space Nine in dishonor, drunk, and extremely depressed. Although Worf and the DS9 crew tried to help him, they eventually wiped his memory and set him up with the new identity of Rodek.

2 Tony Todd Played Jake Sisko In One Of Star Trek: DS9’s Greatest Episodes

Todd portrays an adult version of Jake in DS9 season 4, episode 3, "The Visitor."

"The Visitor" is widely regarded as one of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's best episodes, particularly for its exploration of the relationship between Captain Sisko and his son Jake (Cirroc Lofton). When Captain Benjamin Sisko gets hit with an energy bolt, he vanishes into subspace, only to appear periodically in front of his son over the next several years. As time continues to for Jake, he moves back to Earth, marries, and becomes a writer. After seeing his father again one night, Jake abandons his marriage and his writing career, instead devoting all of his time to restoring his father to the normal flow of time. Benjamin urges Jake to move on with his life, and he does for a while.

As Jake approaches old age, he chooses to end his life when his father visits again, believing this will reset the timeline. Still the same age as he was when the accident occurred, Benjamin tearfully holds Jake as he dies, in what remains one of Star Trek's most heartbreaking scenes. After the elderly Jake dies, time resets to the moment just before the original accident, and Captain Sisko avoids the energy discharge. The episode ends with Benjamin sharing a hug with his somewhat confused young son. "The Visitor" truly represents a masterclass in acting, as both Tony Todd and Avery Brooks convey so many emotions with their captivating performances.

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1 Tony Todd Played A Hirogen On Star Trek: Voyager

Todd plays the Alpha Hirogen in Voyager season 4, episode 16, "Prey."

Star Trek Voyager Prey Hirogen Tony Todd

In his final Star Trek role, Tony Todd is unrecognizable as an Alpha Hirogen. When the USS Voyager finds an injured Hirogen involved in a hunt, they treat his injuries and allow him to continue tracking his prey - a member of the dangerous Species 8472. The Hirogen severely injures 8472, who later communicates telepathically with Lt. Tuvok (Tim Russ) pleading for help. When Captain Kathryn Janeway (Kate Mulgrew) orders Seven of Nine (Jeri Ryan) to help 8472, the former Borg drone blatantly refuses. By this point, Hirogen ships have surrounded Voyager and demand that Janeway turn over both the Alpha Hirogen and 8472.

When the Hirogen and his prey begin fighting again, Seven beams both to the Hirogen ship, directly disobeying Captain Janeway's orders. Although Seven believes her actions were necessary to save the ship, Janeway restricts Seven's access to Voyager's systems after the incident. "Prey" is a great episode of Voyager, elevated by Tony Todd's excellent performance as the determined Alpha Hirogen. The episode also marks a significant step in the development of the complicated relationship between Janeway and Seven of Nine. Tony Todd never fails to make his characters compelling, bringing a sense of gravitas to everything he's in, and his performances in Star Trek are no exception.