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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 Actors Guild Award nominations.
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 and Blade Runner 2049.
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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.
Learn about Barkhad Abdi, the Somali-born actor who was nominated for an Oscar for his role as a pirate in "Captain Phillips". See his filmography, ratings, reviews, and photos on Rotten Tomatoes.
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.
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