Obi Ndefo
Obi Ndefo | |
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 Obi in 2006 | |
| Born | 29 October 1972 |
| Died | 31 August 2024 (aged 51) |
| Alma mater | Yale University |
| Occupation | Television actor |
Obi Ndefo (29 October 1972 – 31 August 2024) was an American actor and yoga teacher,[1] best known as Bodie Wells on the television drama Dawson's Creek. He also had a recurring role as Rak'nor in Stargate SG-1.
Career
[edit]Ndefo was a graduate of Yale University's drama school.[1] He appeared in episodes of the television series Angel, The West Wing, The Jamie Foxx Show, Stargate SG-1, 3rd Rock from the Sun, Half & Half, Crossing Jordan, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager.[2]
He was the founder of the Los Angeles-based non-profit Arts Alliance for Humanity, which supports keeping arts education in public schools and communities. He was also a writer and yoga teacher and a founder of a non-profit fostering the arts and societal wellness.[3]
Personal life and death
[edit]Ndefo was of Nigerian heritage.
In August 2019, he lost both of his legs after being hit by a car while coming out of a grocery store.[1][3]
Ndefo died on 31 August 2024, at the age of 51.[4]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1995 | Star Trek: Deep Space Nine | Drex | Episode “Way of the Warrior” |
| 1995 | The Wayans Bros. | Delroy Jones | Episode “Think Fast” |
| 1996 | The Jamie Foxx Show | Adrian | Episode “Burned Twice by the Same Flame” |
| 1998–2002 | Dawson’s Creek | Bodie Wells | 10 episodes |
| 1998 | 3rd Rock from the Sun | Eric | Episode “What’s Love Got to Do, Got to Do with Dick” |
| 1999 | Angel | Bartender | Episode “Lonely Heart” |
| 2000–2005 | Stargate SG-1 | Rak’nor | 6 episodes |
| 2000 | Star Trek: Voyager | Protector | Episode “Blink of an Eye” |
| 2001 | Columbo: Murder with Too Many Notes | Nathaniel Murphy | Television film |
| 2001 | The District | Mason Avery | 2 episodes |
| 2001 | H.M.O. | Television pilot | |
| 2002 | Role of a Lifetime | Ritchie | Film, Credited as Obi N’Defo |
| 2002 | Crossing Jordan | Joe Wheeler | Episode “As If by Fate” |
| 2002 | NYPD Blue | Officer Carpenter | Episode “Off the Wall” |
| 2003 | Filet of 4 | Short film | |
| 2003 | Half & Half | Marcus | Episode “The Big Foot in My Mouth Episode” |
| 2003 | The West Wing | Donald | Episode “Separation of Powers” |
| 2013 | Vampires in Venice | Pepper | Film |
| 2017 | Beauty and the Baller | Sergio | 2 episodes |
| 2021 | NCIS: Los Angeles | Joyner | Episode “Fukushu” |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Actor Who Lost Legs in DUI Crash Opens Up About Recovery". NBC Los Angeles. 2019-09-17. Archived from the original on July 13, 2024.
- ^ "Obi Ndefo". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2022-08-25.
- ^ a b "Column: A hit-and-run nearly ended an actor's life in 2019". Los Angeles Times. 2019-12-07. Retrieved 2022-08-25.
- ^ Todisco, Eric (2024-09-01). "Obi Ndefo dies: 'Dawson's Creek' actor dead at 51". Retrieved 2024-09-01.
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