Obi Ndefo

Obi Ndefo 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 (television)|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.