Chris Obi


Christopher Obi Ogugua is an English actor and filmmaker who trained at Drama Centre London and graduated in 2001. He has done a season at the Royal Shakespeare Company where he was directed by Sir Antony Sher in the four-hander, Breakfast with Mugabe and a season at the Globe Theatre in 2007. He is best known for playing Mr. Jacquel/Anubis on American Gods and Klingon captain T’Kuvma in .

Early life

Obi was born in London to an Igbo father. He studied at the Drama Centre London and later trained students at Actor in Session, where he serves as Artistic Director.

Career

Obi's professional theater debut was as a Messenger in Edward Hall's production of Macbeth in 2002 in the West End He plays Mr. Jacquel/Anubis in American Gods. Obi plays Klingon captain T’Kuvma in .

Personal life

One of Obi's best friends is actor Charlie Cox.

Filmography

Film

Television

Video games