Todd McFarlane

Acting

Todd McFarlane

Born 1961-03-16 · Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Todd McFarlane (born March 16, 1961) is an Canadian cartoonist, writer, toy designer and entrepreneur, best known for his work in comic books, such as the fantasy series Spawn. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, McFarlane became a comic book superstar due to his work on Marvel Comics' Spider-Man franchise. In 1992, he helped form Image Comics, pulling the occult anti-hero character Spawn from his high school portfolio and updating him for the 1990s. Spawn was a popular hero in the 1990s and encouraged a trend in creator-owned comic book properties. Since leaving inking duties on Spawn with issue #70 (February 1998), McFarlane has illustrated comic books less often, focusing on entrepreneurial efforts, such as McFarlane Toys and Todd McFarlane Entertainment, a film and animation studio. In September, 2006, it was announced that McFarlane will be the Art Director of the newly formed 38 Studios, formerly Green Monster Games, founded by major league baseball pitcher Curt Schilling. McFarlane used to be co-owner of National Hockey League's Edmonton Oilers but sold his shares to Daryl Katz. He's also a high-profile collector of history-making baseballs. Description above from the Wikipedia article Todd McFarlane, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Acting credits

Spawn poster
5.5

After being murdered by corrupt colleagues in a covert government agency, Al Simmons makes a pact with the devil to be resurrected to see his beloved wife Wanda. In exchange for his return to Earth, Simmons agrees to lead Hell's Army in the destruction of mankind.

Spawn

1997

With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story poster
6.8

At 89 years old, Stan Lee's name appears on more than one BILLION comics in 75 countries in 25 languages. Arguably the most recognized name in comics, Stan Lee has co-created over 500 legendary pop culture characters including Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, X-Men, Iron Man, Thor and The Hulk. Stan continues to create new material and entertain fans of all ages with fantastic stories and characters in all areas of entertainment. With Great Power: the Stan Lee Story, explores the vivid life and imagination of Stan Lee, from the early days of his Depression-era upbringing through the Marvel Age of Comics and beyond! The film uncovers original transcripts, illustrations, photographs and stories of Lee's fascinating journey from his early years at Timely Comics and World War Two, the comic book industry's censorship battle of the 1950's led by Dr. Fredric Wertham, the dawn of Marvel Comics and the legendary characters Stan co-created, to his current company POW! Entertainment.

With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story

2010

Marvel: 75 Years, from Pulp to Pop! poster
6.8

In celebration of the publisher's 75th anniversary, the hour-long special will take a detailed look at the company's journey from fledgling comics publisher to multi-media juggernaut. Hosted by Emily VanCamp (S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Sharon Carter), the documentary-style feature will include interviews with comic book icons, pop culture authorities, and Hollywood stars. The special also promises an "extraordinary peek into Marvel's future!" Might Marvel release the first official footage from next year's Avengers: Age of Ultron or Ant-Man? If they do, you'll know about it here.

Marvel: 75 Years, from Pulp to Pop!

2014

Celebrating Marvel's Stan Lee poster
7.1

Filmed in part in front of a live audience at The New Amsterdam Theater in New York City, this Stan Lee tribute takes viewers on an action-packed journey throughout the life of Lee and across the Marvel Universe, sharing never-before-seen interviews and archive footage with Lee himself from deep within the Marvel and ABC News archives.

Celebrating Marvel's Stan Lee

2019

Batman & Bill poster
7.2

Everyone thinks that Bob Kane created Batman, but that’s not the whole truth. One author makes it his crusade to make it known that Bill Finger, a struggling writer, actually helped invent the iconic superhero, from concept to costume to the very character we all know and love. Bruce Wayne may be Batman’s secret identity, but his creator was always a true mystery.

Batman & Bill

2017

Marvel's Captain America: 75 Heroic Years poster
6.7

A full-length documentary that follows the history of Captain America from 1941 to present, and explores how "Cap" has been a reflection of the changing times and the world he has existed in throughout the years. Fans will hear from various Marvel luminaries including Stan Lee, Joe Quesada, Clark Gregg, Ming-Na Wen, Chloe Bennet, Jeph Loeb, Louis D'Esposito, Chris Evans and Hayley Attwell, as well as family members of Cap's creators.

Marvel's Captain America: 75 Heroic Years

2016

The Comic Book Greats: Compendium poster
NR

Compendium of Greatest Moments with artists from Comic Book Greats Series

The Comic Book Greats: Compendium

1992

The Comic Book Greats: Todd McFarlane poster
NR

Stan Lee interviews Todd McFarlane

The Comic Book Greats: Todd McFarlane

1991

Scrolls to Screen: A Brief History of Anime poster
10.0

A short documentary on Japanese animation featured on the DVD for The Animatrix (2003).

Scrolls to Screen: A Brief History of Anime

2003

The Comic Book Greats: How to Create a Comic Book poster
NR

Todd McFarlane, Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee and Whilce Portacio show Stan Lee how to create a comic book.

The Comic Book Greats: How to Create a Comic Book

1992

The Image Revolution poster
7.1

Twenty years ago, seven superstar artists left Marvel Comics to create their own company, Image Comics, a company that continues to influence mainstream comics and pop culture to this day. Image began as more than just a publisher - it was a response to years of creator mistreatment, and changed comics forever. The Image Revolution tells the story of Image Comics, from its founders' work at Marvel, through Image's early success, company difficulties during the comics market implosion, and ultimately the publisher's new generation of properties like The Walking Dead. Filled with colorful characters, the film is a clarion call to artists to take control of their destiny.

The Image Revolution

2013

No artwork available
7.6

A short documentary celebrating the tenth year of The Walking Dead. Features the creators of the comics and tv show discussing the cultural phenomenon The Walking Dead.

The Walking Dead: A Decade of Dead

2013

The Legend of Kingdom Come poster
NR

This feature documentary is an origin story about the beloved 90s-era graphic novel Kingdom Come, going behind the scenes and inside the mind of its creator: comic book legend Alex Ross.

The Legend of Kingdom Come

2025

Spider-Man: The Mythology of the 21st Century poster
6.9

The mythology behind Spider-Man

Spider-Man: The Mythology of the 21st Century

2002

The Comic Book Greats: Rob Liefeld and Todd McFarlane poster
NR

Rob Liefeld and Todd McFarlane create a new character.

The Comic Book Greats: Rob Liefeld and Todd McFarlane

1991

The Overstreet World of Comic Books poster
10.0

A candid and in-depth look at the creators, the culture, and the collectibility of comics.

The Overstreet World of Comic Books

1993

No artwork available
7.7

Documentary on the making of the 1997 film 'Spawn.'

The Making of 'Spawn'

1997

Todd McFarlane: Like Hell I Won't poster
7.4

From record-breaking artist to adult collectible tycoon, the documentary provides an exclusive in-depth view behind the creative mastermind of Spawn and some of Marvel Comic’s most well-known artwork — and illustrates McFarlane's struggles to navigate and upend the status quo in the comic and toy industries.

Todd McFarlane: Like Hell I Won't

2020

No artwork available
8.5

A film about the life and career of the famed Canadian comic book talent.

The Devil You Know: Inside the Mind of Todd McFarlane

2001

No artwork available
10.0

The creator of Spawn, Todd McFarlane, talks about how the film 'Spawn' (1997) compares to his comic book creation.

Todd McFarlane: Chapter & Verse

1998

Behind the camera