Chris Obi

Chris Obi (born September 24, 1970) is an English actor/director/writer 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 Star Trek: Discovery.

Early life
Obi was born in London. His father is Igbo. 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 Star Trek: Discovery.

Personal life
One of Obi's best friends is Charlie Cox.