19.10.2026 12:05
Barkhad Abdi, who won a BAFTA award and was nominated for an Oscar for his performance in the film Captain Phillips, continued working at his older brother's phone shop after receiving $65,000 for his role in the film.
It has emerged that Barkhad Abdi, who won a BAFTA award and was nominated for an Oscar for his performance in the film “Captain Phillips,” continued working at his older brother’s phone shop after receiving his fee from the film.
HE WON THE BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR AWARD
Barkhad Abdi made his acting debut with the film “Captain Phillips,” starring Tom Hanks. Abdi, who portrayed Abduwali Muse, the leader of the Somali pirates, in the film, won the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance and was nominated for an Oscar in the same category.
Abdi received $65,000 for his role in the film. After filming was completed, the actor returned to Minneapolis and began working at his older brother’s phone shop. Abdi quit his job on the day of the film’s premiere.
HE WON AN AWARD WITH HIS FIRST FILM
Abdi, who had no acting experience, got the role by participating in the auditions held for “Captain Phillips.” The 2013 film, directed by Paul Greengrass, was about a real pirate attack. Despite being his first cinema role, Abdi’s performance brought him a BAFTA award and an Oscar nomination.
After the film, Abdi sold phones for a while, and after the premiere he focused on his acting career.