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Barkhad Abdi

Acting

Born April 10, 1985 · Mogadishu, Somalia

Also known as Μπαρκάντ Αμπντί · Barkhad Abdinasir Abdi · بارخاد عبدی

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Biography

Barkhad Abdi 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 Actor Award nominations.

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Awards & recognition

  • BAFTA Award — Best Actor in a Supporting Role · 2014
  • Academy Award — Best Supporting Actor · 2014 · nominated
  • BAFTA Award — Best Actor in a Supporting Role · 2014 · nominated
  • Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role · 2014 · nominated
  • Broadcast Film Critics Association Award — Best Supporting Actor · 2013 · nominated
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  • Golden Globe Award — Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture · 2013 · nominated
  • National Society of Film Critics Award — Best Supporting Actor · 2013 · nominated

Filmography20 titles

Tyson's Run

2022as Aklilu

Hawaii Five-0

2010as Roko Makoni

Blade Runner 2049

2017as Doc Badger

Captain Phillips

2013as Muse

Family Guy

1999as Abduwali Muse (voice)

Carol & the End of the World

2023as (voice)

Castle Rock

2018as Abdi Howlwadaag

Good Time

2017as Dash the Park Security Guard

Blade Runner: Black Lotus

2021as Doc Badger (voice)

Eye in the Sky

2015as Jama Farah

The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir

2018as Wiraj

The Pirates of Somalia

2017as Abdi

Little America

2020

The Curse

2023as Abshir

Extortion

2017as Miguel Kaba

Beneath a Sea of Lights

2020as Caweys

The Brothers Grimsby

2016as Tabansi Nyagura

Agent Game

2022as Omar

Run

2025as Ismael

Live from E!

1995as Self