Barkhad Abdi
Actor and director, 'Captain Phillips'
Born
April 10th, 1985
40 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Born in Somalia, became a filmmaker and actor after moving to the United States. Gained recognition for the role of Abduwali Muse in the film 'Captain Phillips' alongside Tom Hanks. The performance earned a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Directed the feature film 'The Land of Shadows' which showcased the complexities of immigrant life and family dynamics in a new cultural environment.
Received Academy Award nomination for 'Captain Phillips'
Directed 'The Land of Shadows'
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