Chris Obi
Known for
Chris Obi is a headline actor who has spent years at the top of cast lists. Audiences also know him from 'Snow White and the Huntsman'. The list runs to 16 titles. The headline credit is 'Ghost in the Shell' (Ambassador).
Chris Obi
8 Movies
8 Series
Chris Obi is a headline actor who has spent years at the top of cast lists. Audiences also know him from 'Snow White and the Huntsman'. The list runs to 16 titles. The headline credit is 'Ghost in the Shell' (Ambassador).
Movies
Plays Ambassador
Ghost in the Shell
2017
Plays Mirror Man
Snow White and the Huntsman
2012
Plays Malkina's Bodyguard
The Counselor
2013
Plays John Martin
Burke & Hare
2010
Plays Lieutenant Donegal
Watch the Skies
2025
Plays The Sergeant
The Call Up
2016
Plays Pressman
The Calcium Kid
2004
Plays DJ
Animal
2005
TV Shows
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Ghost in the Shell
Full Filmography
Watch the Skies
Lieutenant Donegal
2025
Film
American Gods
Mr. Jacquel/Anubis · 1 episode
2017
TV
Star Trek: Discovery
T'Kuvma · 2 episodes
2017
TV
Ghost in the Shell
Ambassador
2017
Film
Roots
Kintango · 2 episodes
2016
TV
The Call Up
The Sergeant
2016
Film
Death in Paradise
Joseph Jackson · 1 episode
2014
TV
Atlantis
Shabaka · 1 episode
2013
TV
The Counselor
Malkina's Bodyguard
2013
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Chris Obi and where are they from?
Chris Obi is 55 years old, born on September 24, 1970 in London, United Kingdom.
What are the most famous roles of Chris Obi?
Chris Obi is best known for roles in Ghost in the Shell, Snow White and the Huntsman, The Counselor.
How many movies has Chris Obi been in?
Over a 22-year career (since 2004), Chris Obi has appeared in 8 movies and 8 TV shows.
What was Chris Obi's first movie?
The career of Chris Obi began with The Calcium Kid (2004).
What is Chris Obi's most recent movie or series?
Chris Obi's most recent release is Watch the Skies, which premiered on November 1, 2025.
What TV shows has Chris Obi appeared in?
On television, Chris Obi has appeared in Doctor Who, Star Trek: Discovery, American Gods, Death in Paradise.
Chris Obi
1970-09-24 · London, United Kingdom
Christopher Obi Ogugua) (born September 24, 1970) is an English actor and filmmaker 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. Other television roles include Trial & Retribution, Doctor Who, Roots, 3Below: Tales of Arcadia, and Strike Back Revolution.