Cecil Donald Briscoe (March 20, 1940 – October 31, 2004) was an American stage and soap opera actor known for starring in the TV series Dark Shadows.

He received his master's degree in English literature from Columbia Graduate School of Arts and Sciences in 1965.

[5] Briscoe's early acting credits include New York stage appearances in Come Back Little Sheba, The Tavern, and Friends and Romans.

[1] Briscoe appeared in the 1970 film House of Dark Shadows as Todd, the fiancee of Carolyn (Nancy Barrett) and the target of her vampire attacks.

[8] Over time, Briscoe became more of a recluse, and a psychiatrist eventually ruled he was unable to hold a regular job.