Portrait of Barkhad Abdi

Barkhad Abdi

Bio: 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
Born: Wed, Apr 10 1985
Birthplace: Mogadishu, Somalia
Barkhad Abdi is 40 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Run
Run
Barkhad Abdi will be 40 in Run
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 14 2025
Poster of Agent Game
Agent Game
Barkhad Abdi was 36 in Agent Game as 'Omar'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 08 2022
Poster of Tyson's Run
Tyson's Run
Barkhad Abdi was 36 in Tyson's Run as 'Aklilu'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 04 2022
Poster of Beneath a Sea of Lights
Beneath a Sea of Lights
Barkhad Abdi was 35 in Beneath a Sea of Lights as 'Caweys'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 2020
Poster of A Girl from Mogadishu
A Girl from Mogadishu
Barkhad Abdi was 34 in A Girl from Mogadishu as 'Hassan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 14 2019
Poster of The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir
The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir
Barkhad Abdi was 33 in The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir as 'Wiraj'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 09 2018
Poster of The Pirates of Somalia
The Pirates of Somalia
Barkhad Abdi was 32 in The Pirates of Somalia as 'Abdi'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 2017
Poster of Blade Runner 2049
Blade Runner 2049
Barkhad Abdi was 32 in Blade Runner 2049 as 'Doc Badger'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 04 2017
Poster of Good Time
Good Time
Barkhad Abdi was 32 in Good Time as 'Dash the Park Security Guard'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 11 2017
Poster of America; I Too
America; I Too
Barkhad Abdi was 31 in America; I Too as 'Ahmed'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 06 2017
Poster of Extortion
Extortion
Barkhad Abdi was 31 in Extortion as 'Miguel Kaba'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 02 2017
Poster of Grimsby
Grimsby
Barkhad Abdi was 30 in Grimsby as 'Tabansi Nyagura'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 24 2016
Poster of Eye in the Sky
Eye in the Sky
Barkhad Abdi was 30 in Eye in the Sky as 'Jama Farah'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 07 2015
Poster of Wolf Who Cried Boy
Wolf Who Cried Boy
Barkhad Abdi was 29 in Wolf Who Cried Boy as 'Reggie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2015
Poster of Captain Phillips
Captain Phillips
Barkhad Abdi was 28 in Captain Phillips as 'Muse'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 10 2013
Poster of Magan's Fare
Magan's Fare
Barkhad Abdi will be 40+ in Magan's Fare as 'Magan'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Alfalfa
Alfalfa
Barkhad Abdi will be 40+ in Alfalfa
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Synthetic
Synthetic
Barkhad Abdi will be 40+ in Synthetic
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Carol & the End of the World
Carol & the End of the World
Barkhad Abdi was 38+ in Carol & the End of the World as '(voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 15 2023
Poster of The Curse
The Curse
Barkhad Abdi was 38+ in The Curse as 'Abshir'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 12 2023
Poster of Blade Runner: Black Lotus
Blade Runner: Black Lotus
Barkhad Abdi was 36+ in Blade Runner: Black Lotus as 'Doc Badger (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 2021
Poster of Little America
Little America
Barkhad Abdi was 34+ in Little America
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 17 2020
Poster of Castle Rock
Castle Rock
Barkhad Abdi was 33+ in Castle Rock as 'Abdi Howlwadaag'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 25 2018
Poster of Hawaii Five-0
Hawaii Five-0
Barkhad Abdi was 25+ in Hawaii Five-0 as 'Roko Makoni'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 2010
Poster of E! Live from the Red Carpet
E! Live from the Red Carpet
Barkhad Abdi was 16+ in E! Live from the Red Carpet as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 13 2002
Poster of Family Guy
Family Guy
Barkhad Abdi was 13+ in Family Guy as 'Abduwali Muse (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 31 1999