David Strickland

David Gordon Strickland, Jr. (October 14, 1969 – March 22, 1999) was an American actor known for his role as Todd Stites in the NBC sitcom Suddenly Susan. Born on October 14, 1969, in Glen Cove, Long Island, New York, Strickland moved to Princeton, New Jersey, and later to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career. He appeared as a guest star in several television series, including Dave's World, Roseanne, Mad About You, and Sister, Sister, before landing his breakthrough role in Suddenly Susan in 1996. Strickland battled bipolar disorder, as well as drug and alcohol abuse, and tragically passed away on March 22, 1999.