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Barkhad Abdi: Somali-American actor.
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Barkhad Abdi has 6 credits in our database.
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Barkhad Abdi (Somali: Barkhad Cabdi, IPA: [bàrxád̪ ʕábd̪ì]; born April 10, 1985) is a Somali actor. He made his acting debut as the 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. Following his breakthrough, Abdi appeared in the films Eye in the Sky (2015), Good Time (2017), The Pirates of Somalia (2017), and Blade Runner 2049 (2017). Outside of film, he was featured as a series regular on the second season of the Hulu horror anthology Castle Rock (2019) and a recurring role in the Showtime satirical comedy series The Curse (2023).
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How old is Barkhad Abdi?
Barkhad Abdi is 40 years old, born on .
What movies or shows has Barkhad Abdi been in?
Barkhad Abdi has 6 credits in our database. Notable titles include Run (2025), Agent Game (2022), Blade Runner 2049 (2017), Extortion (2017), Captain Phillips (2013).
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