Barkhad Abdi, a Somali-American actor, has a net worth of $100 thousand dollars and works in the entertainment industry.
Born in Mogadishu, Somalia, Barkhad Abdi grew up in Yemen.
During his early teenage years, when the civil war in Somolia broke out, his family relocated to Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Following his graduation from Minnesota State University, Barkhad worked as a limo driver, disc jockey, and store clerk for his brother’s cell phone company.
In 2013, Barkhad starred in the film “Captain Phillips” alongside Tom Hanks, and his work earned him a reputation as a rising star. He has been honored with 31 major film awards, including a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role and a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor.
He has been nominated for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar.
Barkhad Abdi disclosed in March 2014 that he received a salary of $66,500 for his work in Captain Phillips.
He was granted a minor bonus for promoting the movie and attending award shows.
Prior to accepting the job, he was employed at the Minneapolis cell phone shop owned by his brother.