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Barkhad Abdi
In short · Acting since 2013, 2 decades active, 16 credits.
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15 creditsMan Has A Mania(2026)
Ishiki 2.0
Film
Run(2025)
Ismael
Film
The Curse(2023)
Abshir
TV
Tyson's Run(2022)
Aklilu
Film
Agent Game(2022)
Omar
Film
Beneath a Sea of Lights(2020)
Caweys
Film
A Girl from Mogadishu(2019)
Hassan
Film
The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir(2018)
Wiraj
Film
Castle Rock(2018)
Abdi Howlwadaag
TV
Extortion(2017)
Miguel Kaba
Film
The Pirates of Somalia(2017)
Abdi
Film
Good Time(2017)
Dash the Park Security Guard
Film
The Brothers Grimsby(2016)
Tabansi Nyagura
Film
Eye in the Sky(2015)
Jama Farah
Film
Captain Phillips(2013)
Muse
Film
Awards & Nominations
2 nominationsGolden Globe Awards
- Nom2013Golden Globe — Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture
Academy Awards
- Nom2013Oscar — Actor in a Supporting Role
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- Men in the ArenaSelf · 2017
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