Chuku Modu Explained

Chuku Modu
Birth Name:Chukuma Modu
Birth Date:19 June 1990
Birth Place:Chiswick, London, England
Alma Mater:Richmond Drama School
Occupation:Actor
Yearsactive:2014–present

Chukuma Modu (born 19 June 1990)[1] is a British actor best known for his roles in Game of Thrones, The Good Doctor and The 100.[2]

Biography

Modu was born to a mixed-race eastern Nigeria (Igbo)-German father and an Anglo-Irish mother in Chiswick, West London. He initially had an interest in sports, particularly boxing, and trained at the age of twelve. He would also visit the theatre and become cultured with the performances. In 2012, Modu attended the Richmond Drama School and has since begun his acting career.[3]

Modu made his debut as a minor background character in Me Before You before making a recurring appearance on the HBO series Game of Thrones as Aggo.[4] He joined the main cast of The Good Doctor as Dr. Jared Kalu, but did not return when the series was renewed for a second season. He has since returned to the same role in the show's 6th season.[5] He also had a role in the 2019 Marvel Studios film Captain Marvel.[6] Modu is also the narrator on 'The Moment of Proof', a 2021 made true-crime television documentary series telling the stories of police investigations.

Filmography

Film
YearTitleRoleNotes
2014The DawnApprenticeShort film
2014The Last Days of Margaret ThatcherChrisShort film
2014Loft No.5PaulShort film
2015StagesJake NorlandShort film
2016Me Before YouMauritian Waiter
2016Heavy WeightParisShort film
2016Open All NightRick
2016SurviveTalibShort film
2019Captain MarvelSoh-Larr
2020Freedoms Name Is Mighty SweetCharles Hunter
2022Out of DarknessAdem[7]
Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2016Game of ThronesAggo3 episodes
2017SnatchFlying Squad Leader3 episodes
2017–2018, 2023–2024The Good DoctorDr. Jared KaluMain role (Seasons 1–2, 7)
Recurring role (Season 6)[8]
36 episodes
2019–2020The 100Xavier/Dr. Gabriel Santiago[9] Recurring role (Season 6)
Main role (Season 7)
22 episodes
2023The GreatSmartsevEpisode: "You The People"

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chuku Modu. IMDb. 2019-07-18.
  2. Web site: The 100 Season 6: Jason Rothenberg Previews the New Planet's Inspiration, Potential, and Future. Grebenyuk. Yana. 2019-04-24. TV Fanatic. en. 2019-07-18.
  3. Web site: Dr. Jared Kalu Played by Chuku Modu. ABC Go. January 13, 2019.
  4. Web site: 10 Things You Didn't Know about Chuku Modu. TV Overmind. Berman. Nat. June 27, 2018. January 13, 2019.
  5. Web site: 'The Good Doctor': Will Yun Lee, Fiona Gubelmann, Christina Chang & Paige Spara Promoted To Series Regulars, Chuku Modu Not Returning For Season 2. Deadline. Andreeva. Nellie. April 2, 2018. January 13, 2019.
  6. Web site: The Good Doctor's Chuku Modu has a role in Captain Marvel. Flickering Myth. Cranswick. Amie. July 18, 2018. January 13, 2019.
  7. UK Horror 'The Origin', With 'The 100' & 'Shadow And Bone' Stars, Wraps Shoot For 'Saint Maud' Producer. Deadline. Andreas. Wiseman. 4 December 2020. 21 January 2021.
  8. Web site: Chuku Modu Returns To 'The Good Doctor', Reprising Dr. Jared Kalu Role. Deadline Hollywood. Nellie. Andreeva. February 22, 2023. February 22, 2023.
  9. Web site: The 100 Season 6 Episode 9 'What You Take With You' Release Date and Streaming on the CW. Hamza. Asma. 2019-07-09. IRN Post. en-US. 2019-07-18.