Barkhad Abdi is an Academy Award-nominated actor best known for his performance in the film Captain Phillips. Born in Mogadishu, Somalia on April 10, 1985, Abdi has continued to make a name for himself in the film industry. In 2017, he was cast in the highly anticipated sequel Blade Runner 2049.
Barkhad Abdi is a member of Movie Actor
Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M
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 played the antagonist to Tom Hanks role as the eponymous Captain in Captain Phillips.