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Chris Obi
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Christopher Obi Ogugua
24 September 1970 |
| Occupation | Actor |
Christopher Obi Ogugua, born on September 24, 1970, is an English actor and filmmaker. He is known for his roles in popular TV shows like American Gods and Star Trek: Discovery. He has also appeared in many films and other television series.
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About Chris Obi
Early Life and Training
Chris Obi was born in London, England. His father was from the Igbo community. Chris studied acting at a special school called the Drama Centre London. He finished his training there in 2001. Later, he even taught acting to students at a place called Actor in Session, where he is now the Artistic Director.
Acting Career
Chris Obi started his acting career in the theater. His first professional play was Macbeth in 2002. He has worked with famous theater groups like the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Globe Theatre.
Famous Roles
Chris Obi is well-known for playing Mr. Jacquel, who is also the ancient Egyptian god Anubis, in the TV series American Gods. He also played a Klingon captain named T’Kuvma in the science fiction show Star Trek: Discovery. These roles made him very popular with fans.
He has also appeared in other TV shows such as Trial & Retribution, Doctor Who, Roots, 3Below: Tales of Arcadia, and Strike Back Revolution.
Films and TV Shows
Chris Obi has acted in many films and television series. Here are some of them:
Films
- 2002: Anita and Me as Minister
- 2003: Collusion as 3rd Merchant Banker
- 2004: The Calcium Kid as Pressman
- 2005: Animal as DJ
- 2010: Burke and Hare as John Martin
- 2012: Snow White and the Huntsman as Mirror Man (voice)
- 2013: The Counsellor as Malkina's Bodyguard
- 2016: The Call Up as The Sergeant
- 2017: Ghost in the Shell as Ambassador
Television Shows
- 2002: Trial & Retribution as Security Officer
- 2005: Look Around You as Anthony Carmichael
- 2011: Doctor Who as George in the episode "Closing Time"
- 2016: Roots as Kintango
- 2017: American Gods as Mr. Jacquel / Anubis (3 episodes)
- 2017: Star Trek: Discovery as T’Kuvma (2 episodes)
- 2018-2019: 3Below: Tales of Arcadia as Loth Saborian (voice)
- 2019: Strike Back: Revolution as Jean-Baptiste Zaza (2 episodes)
Video Games
- 2011: El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron as Uriel
Personal Life
Chris Obi is good friends with actor Charlie Cox.
See also
In Spanish: Chris Obi para niños
