Barkhad Abdi

Barkhad Abdi, Somali-American actor and director

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Born: April 10, 1985
Age in 2026: 41
Zodiac sign: Aries
Birth year: 1985

About Barkhad Abdi

Barkhad Abdi (Somali: Barkhad Cabdi, IPA: [bàrxád̪ ʕábd̪ì]; born April 10, 1985) is a Somali 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 Actor 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 a recurring role in the Showtime satirical comedy series The Curse (2023). Abdi's experience in Captain Phillips was his first in the film industry. In 2013, Abdi was appointed as an Ambassador for Adeso, a non-governmental organisation founded by the Somali environmentalist Fatima Jibrell.

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Barkhad Abdi timeline

2013In 2013, Abdi was appointed as an Ambassador for Adeso, a non-governmental organisation founded by the Somali environmentalist Fatima Jibrell.
2013He 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 Actor Award nominations.

The world when Barkhad Abdi was born

Barkhad Abdi was born in 1985. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1985

#1 song"We Are the World" – USA for Africa
Top movieOut of Africa
Top TV showThe Cosby Show
Best-selling bookThe Handmaid's Tale – Margaret Atwood

Headlines and milestones

Major sports momentMichael Jordan named NBA Rookie of the Year
Top headlineLive Aid concert raises awareness for African famine
Technology milestoneNintendo NES released in the US
Defining fadNintendo NES
Notable inventionNintendo Entertainment System (NES) launches in US
World population4.85 billion

United States snapshot

U.S. leaderRonald Reagan
Sports championKansas City Royals (World Series)
Also wonLos Angeles Lakers (NBA)
U.S. population237.9M

1985 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Barkhad Abdi's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure	1985	2026
Gas	$1.12	$3.45/gal
Average home	$75,500	$435,000
Average income	$27,735	$67,500
Minimum wage	$3.35	$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket	$3.55	$11.95
Postage stamp	$0.22	$0.73
Population	237.9M	341 million

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