Camden Toy | |
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Born |
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | May 31, 1955
Died | December 11, 2023
Los Osos, California, U.S. | (aged 68)
Education |
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Occupations |
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Years active | 1984–2023 |
Employer | Community Counseling Center of San Luis Obispo County |
Television | Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Goodnight Burbank, The Bay (web series) |
Camden Toy (May 31, 1955 – December 11, 2023) was an American actor, writer, film editor and psychotherapist. He was best known as a character actor, often under special effects prosthetic makeup. He had acted in over one hundred independent films, and several television roles. In later years, he returned to college to receive a Master of Arts in clinical psychology in order to provide counseling, focusing on people recovering from addiction. He also received a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing shortly before his death. [1]
Toy grew up in Pennsylvania, and his interest in the film industry was encouraged early on by his father, who worked as an actor and makeup artist. [2] [3]
After spending many years in regional theater companies, Toy became one of the founding members and artistic director of the Obie Award-winning Todo Con Nada theatre in New York City. [4]
After moving to Los Angeles, he appeared as one of the demonic Gentlemen in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer episode " Hush", consistently listed as one of the best and scariest episodes of the series. [5] [6] In fact, Toy won the role in the silent audition by creeping out series creator Joss Whedon so much with his improvisational miming that he declared, "I'm going to have nightmares now!" [7] [8] In season seven, he played the skin-eating demon Gnarl in " Same Time, Same Place", and had a recurring role of the "ubervamp" Turok-Han. [2] Although Toy was on several episodes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, he was always under such heavy prosthetics and makeup that star Sarah Michelle Gellar had to be shown a photograph of him to recognize him out of character. [9] He also played the Nosferatu-like vampire "The Prince of Lies" on the Angel episode " Why We Fight". [2]
Toy was a series regular on the television sitcom Goodnight Burbank and in the first four seasons of the Emmy Award-winning series The Bay. He appeared in an episode of Into the Dark on Hulu and starred in movies Average Joe (2021) and Boogey-Man (2021).
Toy was a regular guest at many comic and pop culture conventions and often shared panels and photo-ops with other Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel alumni. His fun-loving, personable and caring nature made him a fan favorite. [9] [10]
After a two-year private battle, Camden Toy died from pancreatic cancer at his home in Los Osos, California, on December 11, 2023. [11] [9] [12]
Buffy star Sarah Michelle Gellar posted an image of Camden as a Gentlemen with the caption "It was an honor #CamdenToy" on her Instagram account. [13]
Doug Jones, fellow Gentlemen and Guillermo del Toro muse [14] said:
"To know Camden Toy is to love Camden Toy. We may have met on the set of Buffy as two hideous looking "Gentlemen," but that only sparked a dear friendship that would continue for twenty-four years. It's rare to find a man so joyful, smiley, smart, giggly, huggie, good at listening with his heart, and accessible always to anyone he knew, including his many fans. May he rest in God's peace." [1]
Juliet Landau, who portrayed "Drusilla" on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel:
"Camden was a beautiful soul, a beautiful friend, and a beautiful talent. From the first moment we met, I knew he was special. Under the visage of the monster he was made up to be, shined the kindest of spirits. He's been a gift in our lives. We will miss him greatly." [1]
Gregori J. Martin, producer of The Bay:
"Camden was always such a talent and joy to work with. It's no wonder he was such a fan favorite on The Bay. I am so grateful for the times I got to work with him and will certainly cherish those memories." [1]
Mark A. Altman, TV/Film writer/producer/author tweeted: "A GENTLEMAN & A SCHOLAR: Immensely saddened to hear about the passing of CAMDEN TOY. He was such a warm man who worked on several of my films and also was so sweet to my #Buffy loving family. He will be missed. If you can, please make a donation to @PanCA today in his memory!" [15]
James C. Leary, who portrayed demon Clem on Buffy tweeted: The world lost a delightfully maniacal, abundantly kind, and overwhelmingly generous soul last night. I had the pleasure and privilege to travel the world, tread the boards, and sail the seas with @Camden_Toy and I shall cherish every moment. Rest easy. [16]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1993 | The Genius | Patient | |
1997 | Faith | Mailman | |
2001 | Backgammon | TV Announcer | |
2005 | All Souls Day | Fresh Dead / Dead Raoul | |
The Works | Janitor | ||
2006 | The Videos 1989–2004 | King Nothing | Metallica video album |
Outta Sync | Dogsbody | ||
2007 | Morning Glory | Lucky | |
2008 | Trickery Mimicry | Farmer | |
2009 | Immortally Yours | Henry | |
Klikt | Man / Clown | ||
2010 | Carnies | Panusch | |
Bare Knuckles | Manager | ||
2011 | ChromeSkull: Laid to Rest 2 | Dr. Kerr | |
Hard Love | Ralph | ||
Sebastian | Homeless Man | ||
2012 | Big Bad Bugs | Sydney Gerber | |
2013 | Dark Splinter | Donovan Braeden | |
Feed Me | Albert | ||
2014 | Now Hiring | Lord Menace | |
Disciples | The Watcher | ||
2015 | A Blood Story | Francis / Ferenc Nadasdy | |
2016 | Bedeviled | Tall Clown | |
2021 | Boogey-Man | The Shape | |
Average Joe | Lord Menace |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1999–2003 | Buffy the Vampire Slayer | Various roles | 6 episodes |
2004 | Angel | Prince of Lies | Episode: "Why We Fight" |
2008 | The Mentalist | Gambler | Episode: "Red-Handed" |
2008–2009 | The Insider's Guide to Film School | Professor Strauss | 4 episodes |
2010–2014 | The Bay | Igor Chambers | 14 episodes |
2011 | Goodnight Burbank | Yan Bobek | 6 episodes |
2016 | Shameless | Pan | Episode: "A Yurt of One's Own" |
2017 | Monster School Animation | Security Officer Toy | Episode: "Welcome to Monster School" |
2019 | Into the Dark | The Prankster | Episode: "Uncanny Annie" |
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Camden Toy | |
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Born |
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | May 31, 1955
Died | December 11, 2023
Los Osos, California, U.S. | (aged 68)
Education |
|
Occupations |
|
Years active | 1984–2023 |
Employer | Community Counseling Center of San Luis Obispo County |
Television | Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Goodnight Burbank, The Bay (web series) |
Camden Toy (May 31, 1955 – December 11, 2023) was an American actor, writer, film editor and psychotherapist. He was best known as a character actor, often under special effects prosthetic makeup. He had acted in over one hundred independent films, and several television roles. In later years, he returned to college to receive a Master of Arts in clinical psychology in order to provide counseling, focusing on people recovering from addiction. He also received a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing shortly before his death. [1]
Toy grew up in Pennsylvania, and his interest in the film industry was encouraged early on by his father, who worked as an actor and makeup artist. [2] [3]
After spending many years in regional theater companies, Toy became one of the founding members and artistic director of the Obie Award-winning Todo Con Nada theatre in New York City. [4]
After moving to Los Angeles, he appeared as one of the demonic Gentlemen in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer episode " Hush", consistently listed as one of the best and scariest episodes of the series. [5] [6] In fact, Toy won the role in the silent audition by creeping out series creator Joss Whedon so much with his improvisational miming that he declared, "I'm going to have nightmares now!" [7] [8] In season seven, he played the skin-eating demon Gnarl in " Same Time, Same Place", and had a recurring role of the "ubervamp" Turok-Han. [2] Although Toy was on several episodes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, he was always under such heavy prosthetics and makeup that star Sarah Michelle Gellar had to be shown a photograph of him to recognize him out of character. [9] He also played the Nosferatu-like vampire "The Prince of Lies" on the Angel episode " Why We Fight". [2]
Toy was a series regular on the television sitcom Goodnight Burbank and in the first four seasons of the Emmy Award-winning series The Bay. He appeared in an episode of Into the Dark on Hulu and starred in movies Average Joe (2021) and Boogey-Man (2021).
Toy was a regular guest at many comic and pop culture conventions and often shared panels and photo-ops with other Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel alumni. His fun-loving, personable and caring nature made him a fan favorite. [9] [10]
After a two-year private battle, Camden Toy died from pancreatic cancer at his home in Los Osos, California, on December 11, 2023. [11] [9] [12]
Buffy star Sarah Michelle Gellar posted an image of Camden as a Gentlemen with the caption "It was an honor #CamdenToy" on her Instagram account. [13]
Doug Jones, fellow Gentlemen and Guillermo del Toro muse [14] said:
"To know Camden Toy is to love Camden Toy. We may have met on the set of Buffy as two hideous looking "Gentlemen," but that only sparked a dear friendship that would continue for twenty-four years. It's rare to find a man so joyful, smiley, smart, giggly, huggie, good at listening with his heart, and accessible always to anyone he knew, including his many fans. May he rest in God's peace." [1]
Juliet Landau, who portrayed "Drusilla" on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel:
"Camden was a beautiful soul, a beautiful friend, and a beautiful talent. From the first moment we met, I knew he was special. Under the visage of the monster he was made up to be, shined the kindest of spirits. He's been a gift in our lives. We will miss him greatly." [1]
Gregori J. Martin, producer of The Bay:
"Camden was always such a talent and joy to work with. It's no wonder he was such a fan favorite on The Bay. I am so grateful for the times I got to work with him and will certainly cherish those memories." [1]
Mark A. Altman, TV/Film writer/producer/author tweeted: "A GENTLEMAN & A SCHOLAR: Immensely saddened to hear about the passing of CAMDEN TOY. He was such a warm man who worked on several of my films and also was so sweet to my #Buffy loving family. He will be missed. If you can, please make a donation to @PanCA today in his memory!" [15]
James C. Leary, who portrayed demon Clem on Buffy tweeted: The world lost a delightfully maniacal, abundantly kind, and overwhelmingly generous soul last night. I had the pleasure and privilege to travel the world, tread the boards, and sail the seas with @Camden_Toy and I shall cherish every moment. Rest easy. [16]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1993 | The Genius | Patient | |
1997 | Faith | Mailman | |
2001 | Backgammon | TV Announcer | |
2005 | All Souls Day | Fresh Dead / Dead Raoul | |
The Works | Janitor | ||
2006 | The Videos 1989–2004 | King Nothing | Metallica video album |
Outta Sync | Dogsbody | ||
2007 | Morning Glory | Lucky | |
2008 | Trickery Mimicry | Farmer | |
2009 | Immortally Yours | Henry | |
Klikt | Man / Clown | ||
2010 | Carnies | Panusch | |
Bare Knuckles | Manager | ||
2011 | ChromeSkull: Laid to Rest 2 | Dr. Kerr | |
Hard Love | Ralph | ||
Sebastian | Homeless Man | ||
2012 | Big Bad Bugs | Sydney Gerber | |
2013 | Dark Splinter | Donovan Braeden | |
Feed Me | Albert | ||
2014 | Now Hiring | Lord Menace | |
Disciples | The Watcher | ||
2015 | A Blood Story | Francis / Ferenc Nadasdy | |
2016 | Bedeviled | Tall Clown | |
2021 | Boogey-Man | The Shape | |
Average Joe | Lord Menace |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1999–2003 | Buffy the Vampire Slayer | Various roles | 6 episodes |
2004 | Angel | Prince of Lies | Episode: "Why We Fight" |
2008 | The Mentalist | Gambler | Episode: "Red-Handed" |
2008–2009 | The Insider's Guide to Film School | Professor Strauss | 4 episodes |
2010–2014 | The Bay | Igor Chambers | 14 episodes |
2011 | Goodnight Burbank | Yan Bobek | 6 episodes |
2016 | Shameless | Pan | Episode: "A Yurt of One's Own" |
2017 | Monster School Animation | Security Officer Toy | Episode: "Welcome to Monster School" |
2019 | Into the Dark | The Prankster | Episode: "Uncanny Annie" |
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