Chris Obi

Jacquel/Anubis on American Gods and Klingon captain T’Kuvma in Star Trek: Discovery. Other television roles include Trial & Retribution, Doctor Who, Roots, 3Below: Tales of Arcadia, and Strike Back Revolution.

• Name — Chris Obi • Birth Name — Christopher Obi Ogugua • Born — 24 September 1970 • Birthplace — London, England, U.K. • Occupation — Actor

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.

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 played Klingon captain T’Kuvma in Star Trek: Discovery.

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

• 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

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