Happy birthday! Barkhad Abdi turns 40 today

By Lori Macatee
Mogadishu
Last updated on April 10, 2025

The iconic and legendary actor turns 40 on Thursday, Apr. 10, 2025.

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Barkhad Abdi is celebrating his 40th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-director Barkhad Abdi (Blade Runner 2049, Captain Phillips, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 40th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Abdi, a cultural icon

Born in Mogadishu on April 10, 1985, Barkhad Abdi's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Somalian history. Abdi's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Barkhad hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Barkhad Abdi as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 40.

Happy Birthday, Barkhad, you're the best!