Chris Obi
Biography
Chris Obi works in acting. Born September 24, 1970 in London, United Kingdom. Archytele tracks 16 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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16 titles- Doctor Who (2005) as George
- Death in Paradise (2011) as Joseph Jackson
- Star Trek: Discovery (2017) as T'Kuvma
- American Gods (2017) as Mr. Jacquel/Anubis
- Atlantis (2013) as Shabaka
- Ghost in the Shell (2017) as Ambassador
- Roots (2016) as Kintango
- The Counselor (2013) as Malkina's Bodyguard
- Snow White and the Huntsman (2012) as Mirror Man
- State of Play (2003) as Street Journalist
- Look Around You (2002) as Antony Carmichael
- Burke & Hare (2010) as John Martin
- The Call Up (2016) as The Sergeant
- The Calcium Kid (2004) as Pressman
- Watch the Skies (2025) as Lieutenant Donegal
- Animal (2005) as DJ
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Chris Obi best known for?
Chris Obi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Women on the 6th Floor (2011), Death in Paradise (2011), Bloodworth (2010), American Gods (2017).
When and where was Chris Obi born?
Chris Obi was born on September 24, 1970 in London, United Kingdom.
How many credits does Chris Obi have?
Chris Obi has accumulated over 16 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2002 to 2025.
What is Chris Obi's background in cinema and television?
Christopher Obi Ogugua) (born September 24, 1970) 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...