Obi Ndefo

Obi Ndefo
Obi in 2006
Born(1972-10-29)October 29, 1972
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedAugust 28, 2024(2024-08-28) (aged 51)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Alma materYale University
OccupationTelevision actor

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.

Early life and career

Ndefo 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

Ndefo 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] Ndefo's sister Nkem stated Obi died of the eating disorder orthorexia.[6]

Filmography

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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Obi Ndefo". TVGuide.com. Archived from the original on 2024-09-03. Retrieved 2022-08-25.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.