Barkhad Abdirahman, who is among the actors who attracted the attention of Hollywood after starting from Galkayo, stands out with his works that left a mark in his short career as a Somali name born in 1994. At a time when actors of Somali origin are increasingly appearing in international productions, Abdirahman has had the opportunity to show himself in both local and foreign projects. One of the highlights of his career is the 2013 film Captain Phillips, directed by Paul Greengrass. In this thriller starring Tom Hanks, Abdirahman played the character of Bilal. The film, based on the incident of Somali pirates seizing a merchant ship in 2009, had a great impact in the international arena; Abdirahman had his first important cinema experience by taking part in this strong cast. The actor, who turned to more independent and personal projects in the following years, continued to appear on the big screen with the role of Adan in the 2016 film A Stray. This independent production, set in Minneapolis and telling the experiences of Somali refugees, also reflects Abdirahman's interest in the stories of his own community. In 2017, he played the character of Cabdirashid Aadan in the short film Watu Wote - All of Us. This production, which deals with a real event that took place in Kenya, has found a place in international festivals with its subject of solidarity between different faith groups. Abdirahman, who played the character of Isma'il in the 2019 movie First Person Plural, took a new step in his career by starring in the movie Ayaanle in 2022. This production reveals his bond with Somali cinema and his determination to bring his own cultural identity to the screen. Abdirahman, who appears in both Western productions and Somali narratives, continues to attract attention with this dual career path.