Despite All The Hurdles And Pain, Late Obi Ndefo Accumulated Significant Net worth Through His Hollywood Career
Late Obi Ndefo was a popular actor, best known for his role as Bodie Wells on the TV series Dawson’s Creek. Even after losing two legs in a tragic accident, Obi was able to accumulate substantial net worth through his hardwork and dedication.
Obiora Anthony Ndefo was born on October 29, 1972, of Nigerian Heritage.
Ndefo appeared in many episodes of television series, such as Angel, The West Wing, The Jamie Foxx Show, 3rd Rock from the Sun, Half & Half, Crossing Jordan, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and Star Trek: Voyager.
Obi Ndefo Was Multi-talented And Had An Aspiring Career!
Obi Ndefo, known for his roles in shows like “Stargate SG-1” and “Dawson’s Creek,” had an estimated net worth of above $1 million at the time of his passing.
Besides acting, Ndefo was also a writer, yoga teacher, and founder of a non-profit organization that promoted the arts and societal wellness.
Firstly, the average salary of a yoga teacher in the US is around $22 to $37 per hour, or $50k to $ 95k per year.
Therefore, relying on the above information, we can predict Obi likely earned within this range during his teaching career.
Since Dawson’s Creek is Ndefo’s most popular work, we conducted thorough research and found the salaries of the cast of that show on this website.
Another actor starring alongside Ndefo in the series revealed the overwhelming and hefty salary they received from the series.
Moreover, he also founded the Los Angeles-based non-profit Arts Alliance for Humanity. This organization supports art education in public schools and communities.
Ndefo was one of the original founders of Orphan Films, a collective or archive of independent filmmakers in Los Angeles.
Ndefo also dived into the world of direction and worked as a director/co-creator in some projects.
He co-created a show titled Juice Bar, which appeared in an episode of NCIS: Los Angeles in 2021.
While an undergraduate at Yale, he was also a member of the all-male a capella singing group The Baker’s Dozen.
After a horrific hit-and-run car crash in 2019, the late actor lost both his legs above the knees. Despite all this, Ndefo didn’t lose hope and chose to live a life of optimism.
Sadly, on 28 August 2024, Ndefo lost his life in a hospital in the Los Angeles area at the age of 51.
At his demise, he was also working on a Dream Big series. His sister confirmed the actor’s demise in a Facebook post, stating:
“Heartbroken at the loss of my younger brother and knowing he’s finally at peace.”
Obi Ndefo passed away early Wednesday morning in a Los Angeles area hospital. Tragically, Obi’s heart gave out in his longstanding battle against the eating disorder orthorexia.
— Nkem Ndefo 🍉 (@NdefoNkem) September 2, 2024
Obi Ndefo lived with hope, positivity, and gratitude despite all the hardships and pain. His contributions to Hollywood and the Arts will always be cherished.
Additional Information
- Late Obi Ndefo is a graduate of Yale University’s drama school.
- He was born to father, Ejike Daniel Ndefo and mother, Victoria Ndefo.
- His father, Ejike was a retired aerospace engineer.
