Obi Ndefo (October 29, 1972 – August 28, 2024) was an American actor and yoga teacher, best known as Bodie Wells on the television drama Dawson's Creek, and for his 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. 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.
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.
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.
Ndefo died on August 28, 2024, at the age of 51. Ndefo's sister Nkem stated Obi died of the eating disorder orthorexia.
Filmography +YearTitleRoleNotes1995Star Trek: Deep Space NineDrexEpisode “Way of the Warrior”The Wayans Bros.Delroy JonesEpisode “Think Fast”1996The Jamie Foxx Show AdrianEpisode “Burned Twice by the Same Flame”1998–2002Dawson's CreekBodie Wells10 episodes19983rd Rock from the SunEricEpisode “What's Love Got to Do, Got to Do with Dick”1999AngelBartenderEpisode “Lonely Hearts”2000–2005Stargate SG-1Rak’nor6 episodes2000Star Trek: VoyagerProtectorEpisode “Blink of an Eye”2001Columbo: Murder with Too Many NotesNathaniel MurphyTelevision filmThe DistrictMason Avery2 episodesH.M.O.Television pilot2002Role of a LifetimeRitchieFilm, Credited as Obi N’DefoCrossing JordanJoe WheelerEpisode “As If by Fate”NYPD BlueOfficer CarpenterEpisode “Off the Wall”2003Filet of 4Short filmHalf & HalfMarcusEpisode “The Big Foot in My Mouth Episode”The West WingDonaldEpisode “Separation of Powers”2013Vampires in VenicePepperFilm2017Beauty and the BallerSergio2 episodes2021NCIS: Los AngelesJoynerEpisode “Fukushu”
References
External links
TV.com Page LA Times Story on Obi Ndefo