Barkhad Abdi
Barkhad Abdi is known for Blade Runner 2049 (2017), Captain Phillips (2013), Good Time (2017).
Biography
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).
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Questions about Barkhad Abdi
How many Barkhad Abdi films are in the catalogue?
The CineQuiz catalogue has 20 films with Barkhad Abdi, from 2013 to 2025.
What is the best rated Barkhad Abdi film?
The best rated Barkhad Abdi film in the catalogue is Tyson's Run (2022), rated 7.7.
What was the first Barkhad Abdi film?
The first Barkhad Abdi film in the catalogue is Captain Phillips, from 2013.
Who has Barkhad Abdi worked with the most?
In the catalogue, Barkhad Abdi shares the most credits with Armaan Haggio (2 films).
People data: TMDb.
Known for
Full filmography
21 films — 20 in the catalogue
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3.4 Run
2025 · Ismael
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Magan's Fare
2025 · Magan
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5.0 Agent Game
2022 · Omar
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7.7 Tyson's Run
2022 · Aklilu
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5.9 Beneath a Sea of Lights
2020 · Caweys
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5.8 A Girl from Mogadishu
2019 · Hassan
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6.9 The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir
2018 · Wiraj
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6.8 The Pirates of Somalia
2017 · Abdi
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7.6 Blade Runner 2049
2017 · Doc Badger
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7.2 Good Time
2017 · Dash the Park Security Guard
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1.0 America; I Too
2017 · Ahmed
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6.1 Extortion
2017 · Miguel Kaba
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6.0 Grimsby
2016 · Tabansi Nyagura
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7.0 Eye in the Sky
2015 · Jama Farah
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1.0 Wolf Who Cried Boy
2015 · Reggie
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6.6 Capturing Captain Phillips
2014 · Self
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The Making Of 'CAPTAIN PHILLIPS' Behind The Scenes
2014 · Self
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7.5 Captain Phillips
2013 · Muse
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Alfalfa
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Synthetic
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Maalstroom
no date · Bahdoon
Series and TV shows
8 titles
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6.4
The Curse
2023 · Abshir · 6 ep.
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7.3
Carol & the End of the World
2023 · (voice)
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7.1
Blade Runner: Black Lotus
2021 · Doc Badger (voice) · 6 ep.
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6.6
Little America
2020 · Cast
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7.2
Castle Rock
2018 · Abdi Howlwadaag · 10 ep.
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7.7
Hawaii Five-0
2010 · Roko Makoni
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3.7
Live from E!
2002 · Appearance
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7.4
Family Guy
1999 · Abduwali Muse (voice)
People data: TMDb.
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