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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 was born on 10 April 1985 in Mogadishu, Somalia. He is an actor, known for Captain Phillips (2013), Eye in the Sky (2015) and Good Time (2017).
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 · On the 10th anniversary of securing an Oscar nom for playing a Somali pirate opposite Tom Hanks, Abdi walks down memory lane to revisit Captain Phillips.
Feb 10, 2014 · With less than a week until the Bafta awards and less than a month before the Oscars, newcomer Barkhad Abdi is still getting used to the fact he is in the running for best supporting actor for his...
Barkhad Abdi was born on 10 April 1985 in Mogadishu, Somalia. He is an actor, known for Captain Phillips (2013), Eye in the Sky (2015) and Good Time (2017).
Somali-born Barkhad Abdi gave one of the most indelible performances of 2013, playing a real-life pirate who overtook an American freighter in the...
Jan 5, 2014 · Now 28, Barkhad Abdi has got an agent and is leaving Minneapolis -- and its Somali tea shops -- to pursue a career in Hollywood. So how would he sum up his life in America?
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...
Oct 20, 2013 · Actor Barkhad Abdi plays the ruthless leader of Somali pirates in the film Captain Phillips. To train for the role, Abdi learned how to swim, handle weapons, drive a skiff — and act.
