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Chris Obi
Born
Christopher Obi Ogugua

(1970-09-24) 24 September 1970 (age 54)
Occupation Actor

Christopher Obi Ogugua (born September 24, 1970) is an English actor. He is also a filmmaker. Chris Obi trained at the Drama Centre London. He finished his studies there in 2001.

He has performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company. He also acted at the Globe Theatre in 2007. Chris Obi is famous for playing Mr. Jacquel, who is also Anubis, in the TV show American Gods. He also played T’Kuvma, a Klingon captain, in Star Trek: Discovery. You might have seen him in other TV shows like Doctor Who and 3Below: Tales of Arcadia.

Chris Obi: An Actor's Journey

Early Life and Training

Chris Obi was born in London, England. His father was from the Igbo community. Chris studied acting at the Drama Centre London. This is a well-known acting school.

Later, he helped train other actors. He worked at Actor in Session. He is the Artistic Director there.

Famous Roles on Screen

Chris Obi started his professional acting career in theater. His first big role was in a play called Macbeth in 2002. He played a Messenger in this play.

He became well-known for his TV roles. He played the character Mr. Jacquel, who is the ancient Egyptian god Anubis, in American Gods. He also had a memorable role in Star Trek: Discovery. In this show, he played T’Kuvma, a leader of the Klingons.

Beyond the Screen

Chris Obi has a good friend who is also an actor. His friend is Charlie Cox.

Filmography

Chris Obi has acted in many movies and TV shows. He has also lent his voice to video games.

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2002 Anita and Me Minister
2003 Collusion 3rd Merchant Banker
2004 The Calcium Kid Pressman
2005 Animal DJ
2010 Burke and Hare John Martin
2012 Snow White and the Huntsman Mirror Man (voice)
2013 The Counsellor Malkina's Bodyguard
2016 The Call Up The Sergeant
2017 Ghost in the Shell Ambassador

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2002 Trial & Retribution Security Officer Episode #6.2
2005 Look Around You Anthony Carmichael Series 2 episode 1: "Music 2000"
2011 Doctor Who George Episode: "Closing Time"
2016 Roots Kintango Parts 1 and 2
2017 American Gods Mr. Jacquel / Anubis 3 episodes
2017 Star Trek: Discovery T’Kuvma Episodes: "The Vulcan Hello"
"Battle at the Binary Stars"
2018-2019 3Below: Tales of Arcadia Loth Saborian (voice)
2019 Strike Back: Revolution Jean-Baptiste Zaza 2 episodes

Video games

Year Title Role Notes
2011 El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron Uriel

See also

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