Barkhad Abdi

Movie Actor

Birthday April 10, 1985

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Mogadishu, Somalia

Age 38 years old

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About

Actor best known for his Academy Award-nominated performance in the acclaimed film Captain Phillips. In 2017, it was announced that he would have a role in the film Blade Runner 2049.

Before Fame

He had several lower profile jobs before becoming an actor including working as a cell phone salesman, limo driver, and DJ.

Trivia

He won the British Academy of Film and Television Arts Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his role in Captain Phillips.

Family Life

He moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota from Yemen when he was fourteen years-old.

Associated With

He appeared alongside Tom Hanks in Captain Phillips.