| 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]
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.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The Dawn | Apprentice | Short film |
| 2014 | The Last Days of Margaret Thatcher | Chris | Short film |
| 2014 | Loft No.5 | Paul | Short film |
| 2015 | Stages | Jake Norland | Short film |
| 2016 | Me Before You | Mauritian Waiter | |
| 2016 | Heavy Weight | Paris | Short film |
| 2016 | Open All Night | Rick | |
| 2016 | Survive | Talib | Short film |
| 2019 | Captain Marvel | Soh-Larr | |
| 2020 | Freedoms Name Is Mighty Sweet | Charles Hunter | |
| 2022 | Out of Darkness | Adem | [7] |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Game of Thrones | Aggo | 3 episodes | |
| 2017 | Snatch | Flying Squad Leader | 3 episodes | |
| 2017–2018, 2023–2024 | The Good Doctor | Dr. Jared Kalu | Main role (Seasons 1–2, 7) Recurring role (Season 6)[8] 36 episodes | |
| 2019–2020 | The 100 | Xavier/Dr. Gabriel Santiago[9] | Recurring role (Season 6) Main role (Season 7) 22 episodes | |
| 2023 | The Great | Smartsev | Episode: "You The People" |