★ HOW OLD IS BARKHAD ABDI?
Barkhad Abdi is 41 years old, born April 10, 1985 in SO · Aries.
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About
Barkhad Abdi turned a debut role as a pirate into Oscar-tier recognition. Born in Somalia in 1985, he played Abduwali Muse in Captain Phillips (2013) and earned a BAFTA, plus Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Actor Award nominations. Since then he's landed roles in Eye in the Sky, Blade Runner 2049, and Hulu's Castle Rock. Aries energy: direct, fearless first moves.
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Biography
Barkhad Abdi turned a debut role as a pirate into Oscar-tier recognition. The Somali actor was born on April 10, 1985. 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). As an actor, Abdi performs in film and television roles, bringing characters to life across genres. Born under Aries, he embodies pioneering boldness—his career began with a fearless breakthrough role that defied typical industry paths. As a Somali national, Abdi represents diaspora talent in global cinema.
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Trivia
- His role in Captain Phillips was his acting debut, making the BAFTA win and Oscar nomination exceptionally rare for a first-time actor.
- He appeared in Denis Villeneuve's Blade Runner 2049 (2017), one of the most visually ambitious sci-fi sequels of the decade.
- He played a recurring role in The Curse (2023), the Showtime series starring Nathan Fielding and Emma Stone.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Barkhad Abdi tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Taylor SwiftSnake · 1989
- Khvicha KvaratskheliaSnake · 2001
- Milo ManheimSnake · 2001
- Johnny CardosoSnake · 2001
CHALLENGING
- An Yu-jinGoat · 2003
- Brian Gutiérrez
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Barkhad Abdi?
- Barkhad Abdi is 41 years old (born April 10, 1985).
- When is Barkhad Abdi's birthday?
- Barkhad Abdi was born on April 10, 1985.
- What is Barkhad Abdi's zodiac sign?
- Barkhad Abdi is a Aries, born April 10, 1985.
- What is Barkhad Abdi's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Barkhad Abdi was born in 1985, the year of the Wood Ox.
- Where is Barkhad Abdi from?
- Barkhad Abdi is from SO.
- What does Barkhad Abdi do?
- Barkhad Abdi is a actor.
- Is Barkhad Abdi still alive?
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