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2025 · 3.8/10
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Barkhad Abdi
Actor · born 10 April 1985 · Mogadishu, Somalia
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.
Following his breakthrough, Abdi appeared in the films Eye in the Sky (2015), Good Time (2017), The Pirates of Somalia (2017), and Blade Runner 2049 (2017). Outside of film, he was featured as a series regular on the second season of the Hulu horror anthology Castle Rock (2019) and had a recurring role in the Showtime satirical comedy series The Curse (2023).
Where to start: Blade Runner 2049 (2017).
As actor 16
Agent Game
2022 · 5.0/10
Snoozefest
Tyson's Run
2022 · 7.7/10
Worth the Hype
Beneath a Sea of Lights
2020 · 5.9/10
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A Girl from Mogadishu
2019 · 5.8/10
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The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir
2018 · 6.9/10
Popcorn Flick
The Pirates of Somalia
2017 · 6.8/10
Popcorn Flick
Blade Runner 2049
2017 · 7.6/10
Worth the Hype
Good Time
2017 · 7.2/10
Worth the Hype
America; I Too
2017 · 1.0/10
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Extortion
2017 · 6.1/10
Popcorn Flick
Grimsby
2016 · 6.0/10
Popcorn Flick
Eye in the Sky
2015 · 7.0/10
Worth the Hype
Wolf Who Cried Boy
2015 · 1.0/10
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Capturing Captain Phillips
2014 · 6.6/10
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Captain Phillips
2013 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeTV shows 6
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Barkhad Abdi movie?
By viewer score, Blade Runner 2049 (2017) at 7.6/10.
What are Barkhad Abdi’s most popular movies?
Blade Runner 2049, Captain Phillips, Good Time.
How many movies has Barkhad Abdi made?
16 films on TMDB, 16 as actor.