Cast

Barkhad Abdi

1985

Active years (films on this site)

2013–2017

Genres

CrimeDramaThrillerActionBiography

Schools and movements

African CinemaAmerican Independent CinemaBritish CinemaPolitical and Investigative Cinema

Directors worked with

Paul Greengrass1 filmGavin Hood1 filmJosh Safdie1 film

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 and honours

International

• BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role 2014

3 films on this site

1. Captain Phillips 2013 · Paul Greengrass · IMDb 7.8 · Cast
2. Eye in the Sky 2015 · Gavin Hood · IMDb 7.3 · Cast
3. Good Time 2017 · Josh Safdie · IMDb 7.3 · Cast