David Keeley, popularly known for his role as Mark Aiken of Suits, portrayed Obel Wochak in Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. He is both an actor and a musician. You can him in the 'Vox In Excelso' episode of this Star Trek series. Star Trek: Starfleet Academy season 1 episode 4 was released on Paramount+ last Thursday. Keeley plays the Klingon General, known for being an 'old flame' of Nahla Ake, the Starfleet Academy Chancellor.Before we move on to know more about the character, let's have a short glimpse of Klingons' history. Klingons first appeared in Star Trek: The Original Series 20 years earlier in the episode 'Errand of Mercy'. Fans of this show know that the Romulans were introduced before the Klingons. Still, the Klingons became popular as the main enemies of the Federation.Continue reading more on Obel Wochak in Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. Obel Wochak: The Starfleet Academy Chancellor View this post on Instagram Instagram PostIn Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, Obel Wochak is the Klingon General of The Starfleet Academy Chancellor. He is the Klingon warlord and an ex-lover of Nahla Ake, the actual Chancellor. Nahle is a half-human, half-Lanthanite captain who oversees the reopening of the Academy in the 32nd century. In season 1 episode 4, he appeared as a prominent Klingon figure in the 32nd century along with Jay-Den Kraag.Currently, viewers will see that Ake negotiates with Wochak regarding a potential new home for Klingons on the planet Faan Alpha. Starfleet Academy Chancellor's role is held by Ake. Ake's relationship with Obel ended because he prioritized his duties over a life on a starship with her.Wochak shines in Vox in Excelsa View this post on Instagram Instagram PostDavid Keeley became famous in Star Trek: Starfleet Academy due to his portrayal of Obel Wochak in the episode, 'Vox in Excelsa'. Viewers saw him reuniting with his former flame, Chancellor Ake. Fans of the show might have seen a moment when Wochak refused to change his position and told Ake that traditions are all they have left. Ake became upset and ended the conversation by saying Wochak always turns things into a fight. Wochak gently replied,"I’m Klingon. The fight is where I live."The dialogue moved the audience to think that a leader should be like this. Ake is played by Holly Hunter. He shares a romantic past from a century ago with Ake. His moments with Ake showed heavy feelings that come with leading the Klingons after the Burn. Obel seems willing to think about a new home, yet he is held back by the strict tradition of his people.Achievements of the man behind Obel WochakDavid Keeley is a decorated Canadian actor, known for his work across screen and stage. He won for Outstanding Performance by a Male in a Principal Role for his performance as Officer Lockstock in Urinetown (a Canadian production). He worked on two Stratford Festival Gilbert and Sullivan musicals as a musician in the mid 1980s.His first screen credit came in 1990. Moreover, he won the best actor at a 2022 film festival for his performance in the film Albatross. Keeley has been a frequent nominee of Broadway World Toronto Awards.Follow Soap Central for more updates on Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.