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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 ...
Barkhad Abdi was born on 10 April 1985 in Mogadishu, Somalia. He is an actor, known for Captain Phillips (2013), Eye in the Sky (2015) and Good Time (2017).
9,600 Followers, 94 Following, 18 Posts - Barkhad Abdi (@barkhadabdi) on Instagram: "Somali American Oscar nominated actor. Humanitarian and philanthropist."
Mar 8, 2024 · On the 10th anniversary of securing an Oscar nom for playing a Somali pirate opposite Tom Hanks, the “low-key” Abdi walks down memory lane to revisit how the 'Captain Phillips' shine changed ...
Feb 10, 2014 · Less than a month before the Oscars, best supporting actor nominee Barkhad Abdi reflects on the success of the film Captain Phillips and the resulting fame and acclaim it has brought.
Somali-born Barkhad Abdi gave one of the most indelible performances of 2013, playing a real-life pirate who overtook an American freighter in the harrowing thriller...
Feb 26, 2014 · From driving a limo to stealing scenes from Tom Hanks, Somalian-born Barkhad Abdi tells his unlikely story to Steve Marsh.
Jan 19, 2014 · This past week, Somali-born actor Barkhad Abdi received an Academy Award nomination for his role opposite Tom Hanks in the film Captain Phillips. The part was his first acting role. Abdi plays...
Barkhad Abdi was born on April 10, 1985 in Mogadishu, Somalia. He is an actor, known for Captain Phillips (2013), Eye in the Sky (2015) and Good Time (2017).
Oct 20, 2013 · Actor Barkhad Abdi plays the ruthless leader of Somali pirates in the film Captain Phillips. To train for the role, Abdi learned how to swim, handle weapons, drive a skiff —...
Feb 23, 2014 · He'd never acted before, and now suddenly after his first ever role as the chief pirate in Captain Phillips, Barkhad Abdi is up for an Oscar—and 27 other awards.
Dec 6, 2017 · 'The Pirates Of Somalia' director Bryan Buckley and star Barkhad Abdi discuss their drama, based on an unbelievable true story.
Feb 18, 2014 · Somali-born actor Barkhad Abdi has won critical acclaim as well as an Oscar nomination and a British Academy Film award for best supporting actor in “Captain Phillips.” Abdi plays the...
Mar 25, 2016 · Oscar-nominated Somali-American actor Barkhad Abdi has first-hand knowledge of life in a war zone. And he hopes his new film, Eye in the Sky, “sheds light on all the innocent people caught...
Feb 6, 2014 · Feb. 6, 2014 6 AM PT. Hollywood loves a Cinderella story, and few have ever fit that shoe better than Barkhad Abdi. The actor, who played Somali pirate leader Muse in the Paul Greengrass film...
Mar 11, 2022 · Barkhad Abdi is a Somali-American actor who gained the limelight through his debut film in the entertainment industry. He made his debut in 2013 by portraying the role of Somali pirate Abduwali Abdukhadir Muse, aka Muse, in the critically acclaimed movie Captain Phillips.
Jan 5, 2014 · Now 28, Barkhad Abdi has got an agent and is leaving Minneapolis -- and its Somali tea shops -- to pursue a career in Hollywood. So how would he sum up his life in America?
Feb 23, 2015 · In 2013, Barkhad Abdi shot to fame for his portrayal of a Somali pirate in the blockbuster film “Captain Phillips”. Abdi, who starred opposite Tom Hanks, was nominated for an Oscar that same...
Apr 11, 2017 · Oscar nominee Barkhad Abdi is headed to the future for Blade Runner 2049 — and he’s revealing a few details about his character. “He’s a scientist,” the actor tells Heat Vision of his role...
Barkhad Abdi wins Best Supporting Actor Bafta - The British Academy Film Awards 2014 - BBC One. BBC. 14.1M subscribers. Subscribed. 21K. 1.4M views 10 years ago #bbc. Subscribe and 🔔 to the...
Oct 11, 2013 · With Tom Hanks, Catherine Keener, Barkhad Abdi, Barkhad Abdirahman. The true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the U.S.-flagged MV Maersk Alabama, the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in two hundred years.
Aug 21, 2021 · Barkhad Abdi is a well-known actor who earned huge recognition with his debut in the drama film Captain Phillips. He earned various nominations and an award for his role in the movie.
From strangers to airplane pilots, Barkhad is surprised and delighted that people are still interested in his famous line from "Captain Phillips."
