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Barkhad Abdi (Somali: Barkhad Cabdi; 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 ...
Barkhad Abdi is a Somali-born actor who rose to fame with his Oscar-nominated 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.
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- 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
Jan 5, 2014 · How a Somali refugee from Minneapolis became a Hollywood star and Oscar contender for his role as a pirate in \"Captain Phillips\". Learn about his childhood, his audition, his training, and his reaction to 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.
Mar 8, 2024 · Barkhad Abdi attends Huluween 2019 in New York City. Cindy Ord/Getty Images. One day, Barkhad Abdi was driving taxicabs in Minneapolis and the next, he was on movie sets in Malta and...
Jan 19, 2014 · This past week, Somali-born actor Barkhad Abdi received an Academy Award nomination for his role opposite Tom Hanks in the film Captain Phillips. The part was his first acting role. Abdi plays...
