Barkhad Abdi
Actor
- Nationality
Somalia - Years active
- 2013–2023
Known for
About Barkhad Abdi
Barkhad Abdi is an Actor. Their career spans 8 titles, among them Captain Phillips (2013), Blade Runner 2049 (2017) and Eye in the Sky (2015).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Barkhad Abdi is Captain Phillips (2013); in all, 6 films and 2 TV shows over 10 years. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Captain Phillips (2013), with 74 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2010s, with 7 titles.
Latest work
Full filmography (8)- 2023–
The Curse TV
Abshir, 1 episode
- 2018–2019
Castle Rock TV
Abdi Howlwadaag, 10 episodes
- 2018
- 2017
- 2017
- 2015
- 2015
- 2013
Where to watch Barkhad Abdi
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2013
- 2017
- 2015
- 2015
- 2018
- 2017
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
The best Barkhad Abdi films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- Blade Runner 2049 2017
- Eye in the Sky 2015
- Captain Phillips 2013
- The Brothers Grimsby 2015
Awards
All their awardsA count of the awards MovieNCo covers: Academy Awards (Oscars) (1932–2026), Golden Globes (1944–2026), BAFTA Awards (1950–2026) and Actor Awards (2000–2026).
- Academy Awards (Oscars) 1 nomination
- Golden Globes 1 nomination
- BAFTA Awards 1 win1 nomination
- Actor Awards 1 nomination
Questions about Barkhad Abdi
What are the best Barkhad Abdi films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Barkhad Abdi films are Blade Runner 2049 (2017, 7.9), Eye in the Sky (2015, 7.6) and Captain Phillips (2013, 6.8).
How many films and TV shows has Barkhad Abdi been in?
MovieNCo lists 6 films and 2 TV shows for Barkhad Abdi, from Captain Phillips (2013) to The Curse (2023).
How many awards has Barkhad Abdi won?
Barkhad Abdi has won one award from 4 nominations. By award: Academy Awards (Oscars), 1 nomination; Golden Globes, 1 nomination; BAFTA Awards, 1 of 1; Actor Awards, 1 nomination. A count of the awards MovieNCo covers.