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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.
- Actor
- April 10, 1985
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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 · Barkhad Abdi, the Somali-born actor who plays the lead pirate in Captain Phillips, talks about his unlikely story of growing up in Minneapolis, auditioning for the role, and stealing scenes from Tom Hanks. Learn how he became the first Minnesotan to be nominated for an Academy Award in a major category since Diablo Cody.
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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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, photos, and news on Rotten Tomatoes.
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 on IMDb.
