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12 quotes by Barkhad Abdi

Barkhad Abdi (Somali: Barkhad Cabdi, Arabic: برخد عبدي ; born April 10, 1985) is a Somali American actor and director. He made his debut in the 2013 film Captain Phillips, for which he received various film award nominations, including Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the Academy Awards, Golden Globes and BAFTA, the latter of which he went on to win.
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I used to play football all the time. In the U.S., people don't play football, so I had to learn basketball. Looking back, that's what I like... →

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I like 'The Usual Suspects'. Great film. I also like 'Scarface', films like that. Lots of gangster films. I really like watching all... →

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When I was leaving Yemen to come to America, things were tough. My dad had just been laid off, and it was a challenge. When I lived in Yemen, I... →

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I don't see myself only as a Somali character. I think of myself as an actor, and if the job fits me and I like the story, I will go for it.

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I just want to keep acting and better my craft and see how far it goes.

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I left Somalia when I was seven years old, but I witnessed a whole year in a war.

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I was lucky enough to have parents that took me out from country to country and go to school and learn how to be a better person.

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I would DJ pool parties in Minneapolis, but I never swam there!

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It is weird. A lot of people try to ask me political questions. I'm not a politician.

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When you work with a great director, you realise you are far from being a director.

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I was never interested in becoming an actor. I was directing videos. I was never into acting. I was into shooting music videos. I've only ever... →

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What I believe will make my acting career successful going forward is hard work. I like to challenge myself. Then it's the people I meet and... →

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