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Quick Facts

Born:
1985-04-10

Birthplace:
Mogadishu, Somalia

Credits:
28 Total Roles

Barkhad Abdi

Acting

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Biography

Barkhad Abdi (Somali: Barkhad Cabdi, IPA:[bàrxád̪ ʕábd̪ì]; born April 10, 1985) is a Somali-American 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 had a recurring role in the Showtime satirical comedy series The Curse (2023).

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Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2025 Run MOVIE Ismael
2025 Magan's Fare MOVIE Magan
2023 Carol & the End of the World TV (voice)
2023 The Curse TV Abshir
2022 Agent Game MOVIE Omar
2022 Tyson's Run MOVIE Aklilu
2021 Blade Runner: Black Lotus TV Doc Badger (voice)
2020 Beneath a Sea of Lights MOVIE Caweys
2020 Little America TV Self
2019 A Girl from Mogadishu MOVIE Hassan

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