Obi Ndefo (October 29, 1972 – August 28, 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.
Obi Ndefo | |
|---|---|
 Obi in 2006 | |
| Born | October 29, 1972 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | August 28, 2024 (aged 51) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Yale University |
| Occupation | Television actor |
Early life and career
editNdefo was born in Los Angeles on October 29, 1972. He was a graduate of Yale University's drama school.[1] Ndefo 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, yoga teacher and a founder of a non-profit fostering the arts and societal wellness.[3]
Personal life and death
editNdefo was of Nigerian heritage.
In August 2019, Ndefo was in a grocery store parking lot when he was struck by a car whose driver was intoxicated. After the collision, Ndefo lost both legs above the knee.[1][3]
Ndefo died on August 28, 2024, at the age of 51.[4][5] Nkem's sister Ndefo stated Obi died of the eating disorder orthorexia.[6]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Star Trek: Deep Space Nine | Drex | Episode “Way of the Warrior” |
| 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 |
| The District | Mason Avery | 2 episodes | |
| H.M.O. | Television pilot | ||
| 2002 | Role of a Lifetime | Ritchie | Film, Credited as Obi N’Defo |
| Crossing Jordan | Joe Wheeler | Episode “As If by Fate” | |
| NYPD Blue | Officer Carpenter | Episode “Off the Wall” | |
| 2003 | Filet of 4 | Short film | |
| Half & Half | Marcus | Episode “The Big Foot in My Mouth Episode” | |
| 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. Archived from the original on 2024-09-03. 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. Archived from the original on 2022-09-24. Retrieved 2022-08-25.
- ^ Zee, Michaela (2024-09-02). "Obi Ndefo, 'Dawson's Creek' Actor Who Lost His Legs After Hit-and-Run Accident, Dies at 51". Variety. Archived from the original on 2024-09-02. Retrieved 2024-09-02.
- ^ Chidbachian, Alexi (2024-09-02). "'Dawson's Creek' actor Obi Ndefo dead at 51". FOX 11. Archived from the original on 2024-09-03. Retrieved 2024-09-02.
- ^ Zee, Michaela (September 2, 2024). "Obi Ndefo, 'Dawson's Creek' Actor Who Lost His Legs After Hit-and-Run Accident, Dies at 51". Variety. Retrieved November 6, 2024.