Barkhad Abdi

Quick Facts

Full Name	Barkhad Abdi
Occupation	Movie Actor
Date Of Birth	Apr 10, 1985(1985-04-10)
Age	39
Birthplace	Mogadishu
Country	Somalia
Horoscope	Aries

Barkhad Abdi Biography

Barkhad Abdi is one of the most popular and richest Movie Actor who was born on April 10, 1985 in Mogadishu, Somalia. Actor most famous for his Oscar Award-nominated performance in the movie Captain Phillips. In 2017 it was confirmed that he would be playing part in the movie Blade Runner 2049.

He was a part of He appeared alongside Tom Hanks in Captain Phillips. in Captain Phillips.

Abdi was born in Mogadishu, Banaadir. Around the age of six or seven, when the Somali Civil War broke out, he and his family moved to Yemen to join his father, who had taken up teaching. In 1999, Abdi and his family relocated to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where there is a large Somali community. He subsequently attended Minnesota State University Moorhead. The name Barkhad in the Somali language literally means cistern with water representing life. Before entering the film industry, Abdi sold mobile phones at his brother’s shop at a mall in Minneapolis. He also worked as a limousine driver at a relative’s chauffeur company and as a DJ.

In 2013, Abdi began to serve as an Ambassador for Adeso, a non-governmental organisation founded by the Somali environmentalist Fatima Jibrell.

He relocated into Minneapolis, Minnesota from Yemen at the age of fourteen.

Barkhad Abdi Net Worth

Barkhad Abdi is one of the richest Movie Actor from Somalia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Barkhad Abdi 's net worth $100 Thousand. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He worked in a variety of lower-profile jobs prior to becoming an actor, including as a salesperson for cell phones as well as a limo driver and DJ.

He was awarded his British Academy of Film and Television Arts Award for the Best actor with a supporting role, for his performance in Captain Phillips.

Barkhad Abdi (Somali: Barkhad Cabdi) (born April 10, 1985) is a Somali- American actor and director. He made his debut in the film Captain Phillips (2013), for which he received a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, as well as Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations. More recently, he has played roles such as Abdi in The Pirates of Somalia and Wiraj in The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir.

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Who is Barkhad Abdi Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Barkhad Ranked on the list of most popular Movie Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Somalia. Barkhad Abdi celebrates birthday on April 10 of every year.

Top Facts about Barkhad Abdi

1. Barkhad Abdi was born in Somalia in 1985.
2. He moved to the US as a refugee at age 14.
3. Abdi worked as a limo driver before acting.
4. He made his film debut in “Captain Phillips” (2013).
5. Abdi was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in “Captain Phillips”.
6. He has also appeared in TV shows like “Hawaii Five-0”.
7. Abdi played a pirate leader in “Eye in the Sky” (2015).
8. In 2020, he starred in the sci-fi film “Come Away”.
9. Abdi is fluent in Somali and English.
10. He has been praised for breaking stereotypes of Somali characters on screen.

How much did Barkhad Abdi get paid for Captain Phillips?

Barkhad Abdi – $65,000 for Captain Phillips The unknown who so memorably played the Somali pirate that kidnapped Tom Hanks’ ship’s captain was paid $65,000 for his role, in a film that – with a budget of $55 million – was not exactly shot on a shoestring.

Where is Barkhad Abdi now?

Currently, Abdi resides in Los Angeles, California, as well as Cedar- Riverside, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

What movies did Barkhad Abdi play in?

Appears in

Where is the guy from Captain Phillips?

Incarcerated on piracy charges. Sentenced to 33 years and 9 months imprisonment. Currently located at Federal Correctional Institution, Terre Haute , to be released 20 June 2038. Muse was portrayed by Somali actor Barkhad Abdi in the 2013 film Captain Phillips, a dramatization of the hijacking.

Who is the highest paid actor ever?

Tom Cruise is the highest paid Hollywood actor, earning more than $100 million for Top Gun: Maverick, followed by Will Smith. Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Dwayne Johnson, Vin Diesel and Joaquin Phoenix all earned between earned $20-30 million.