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Barkhad Abdi (Somali: Barkhad Cabdi, [barxad ʕabdi]; [1] born April 10, 1985) is a Somali-American actor. He made his acting debut as Somali pirate Abduwali Muse in the biographical drama film Captain Phillips (2013), which earned him a British Academy Film Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role , along with Academy Award , Golden Globe Award , and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations.
Barkhad Abdi is a Somali-American actor who was nominated for an Oscar for his role in Captain Phillips (2013). He has also appeared in films such as Eye in the Sky, Good Time, Blade Runner 2049 and Tyson's Run.
- January 1, 1
- 1.78 m
- Mogadishu, Somalia
Learn about the life and career of Barkhad Abdi, the Somali-born actor who starred in Captain Phillips (2013) and won an Oscar. Find out his birth date, family background, trivia, quotes and more.
- April 10, 1985
Feb 10, 2014 · Less than a month before the Oscars, best supporting actor nominee Barkhad Abdi reflects on the success of the film Captain Phillips and the resulting fame and acclaim it has brought.
Actors Corbin Bernsen, Nizhonniya Austin, and Barkhad Abdi and casting directors Angelique Midthunder and Jennifer Venditti joined us to share about their new series ‘The Curse,’ currently on Showtime and Paramount+. You can watch the energizing conversation on our YouTube channel! 📸: @araya_photo / @gettyimages
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Mar 8, 2024 · ‘Captain Phillips’ Made Barkhad Abdi an Actor and Oscar Nominee, Now He Wants to Be a Director. On the 10th anniversary of securing an Oscar nom for playing a Somali pirate opposite Tom Hanks ...
Feb 26, 2014 · When Barkhad Abdi walks the red carpet at the Academy Awards this month, it will be the culmination of a tale that seems far-fetched even for, yep, Hollywood. Here, the 28-year-old actor talks about growing up in Minneapolis, auditioning for his role in Captain Phillips, and how he went from driving a limo to stealing scenes from Tom Hanks.
