Barkhad Abdi, precisely 5ft 9¾ (177.2 cm) tall, is a Somali-American actor whose height accentuates his lean, intense physicality, making him ideal for authentic, gritty roles.
His breakthrough came as the menacing pirate Muse in Captain Phillips (2013), where his 177.2 cm stature enhanced the raw realism of the character, earning an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
- Starred in Eye in the Sky (2015), leveraging his commanding frame in high-stakes drone thriller.
- Featured in Blade Runner 2049 (2017) and Good Time (2017), his height contributing to dynamic, street-smart personas.
- Appeared in The Pirates of Somalia (2017), mirroring his career-defining leanness and presence.