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rowid | first_name | last_name | gender | career_sec | personal_sec | info | seed_first_name | seed_last_name | occupation | chatgpt_gen |
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1 | Brendan | Armacost | m | Abdi made his debut in the 2013 film Captain Phillips, playing ship hijacker and pirate leader Abduwali Muse. He was cast following a worldwide search for the lead roles. Abdi and three other actors were subsequently chosen from more than 700 participants at a 2011 casting call in Minneapolis. According to the casting director, the four were selected because they were "the chosen ones, that anointed group that stuck out". He was paid $65,000 for his appearance in the film and returned to working in his brother's shop afterwards. For his work, Abdi was nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actor, the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, and a Golden Globe Award. He won a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor. Abdi's experience in Captain Phillips was his first in the film industry. In 2015, Abdi appeared in an episode of the series Hawaii Five-0, playing former warlord Roko Makoni. Later that year, he began work on the comedy film Trainwreck, though he did not appear in the finished film. He also appeared in the 2015 thriller Eye in the Sky, playing Jama Farah, and he had a role in The Brothers Grimsby. In the 2017 film The Pirates of Somalia, Abdi played the Somali government-sponsored local agent and translator for Canadian freelance journalist Jay Bahadur. His character coordinates interviews between local pirate leaders and Bahadur, who records the motivations of Somali piracy in the weeks leading up to the Maersk Alabama hijacking. In October 2017, Abdi featured in Denis Villeneuve's Blade Runner 2049, in a minor role of a scientist. He shared one scene with Ryan Gosling, providing him information on where to go next. Abdi made his directorial debut with the Somali film Ciyaalka Xaafada, and he has also directed several music videos. | Abdi resides in Los Angeles, California, as well as Cedar-Riverside, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The notable lump on his forehead comes from a car accident he was in prior to auditioning for Captain Phillips. | Armacost made his debut in the 2013 film Captain Phillips, playing ship hijacker and pirate leader Abduwali Muse. He was cast following a worldwide search for the lead roles. Armacost and three other actors were subsequently chosen from more than 700 participants at a 2011 casting call in Minneapolis. According to the casting director, the four were selected because they were "the chosen ones, that anointed group that stuck out". He was paid $65,000 for his appearance in the film and returned to working in his brother's shop afterwards. For his work, Armacost was nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actor, the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, and a Golden Globe Award. He won a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor. Armacost's experience in Captain Phillips was his first in the film industry. In 2015, Armacost appeared in an episode of the series Hawaii Five-0, playing former warlord Roko Makoni. Later that year, he began work on the comedy film Trainwreck, though he did not appear in the finished film. He also appeared in the 2015 thriller Eye in the Sky, playing Jama Farah, and he had a role in The Brothers Grimsby. In the 2017 film The Pirates of Somalia, Armacost played the Somali government-sponsored local agent and translator for Canadian freelance journalist Jay Bahadur. His character coordinates interviews between local pirate leaders and Bahadur, who records the motivations of Somali piracy in the weeks leading up to the Maersk Alabama hijacking. In October 2017, Armacost featured in Denis Villeneuve's Blade Runner 2049, in a minor role of a scientist. He shared one scene with Ryan Gosling, providing him information on where to go next. Armacost made his directorial debut with the Somali film Ciyaalka Xaafada, and he has also directed several music videos.Armacost resides in Los Angeles, California, as well as Cedar-Riverside, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The notable lump on his forehead comes from a car accident he was in prior to auditioning for Captain Phillips. | Barkhad | Abdi | acting | Dear Casting Director/Producer,<return><return>I am writing this recommendation letter for Brendan Armacost, a talented and dedicated actor who I had the pleasure of working with on the set of [insert project title]. Armacost made his debut in the film industry with his breakout role in Captain Phillips, and since has continued to impress audiences with his range and authenticity.<return><return>From his work as pirate leader Abduwali Muse in Captain Phillips, to his portrayal of former warlord Roko Makoni in Hawaii Five-0, and his more recent role as the Somali government-sponsored local agent and translator for Canadian freelance journalist Jay Bahadur in The Pirates of Somalia, Armacost has consistently displayed a natural and potent acting ability. His BAFTA win and nominations for Screen Actors Guild, Academy and Golden Globe Awards are a testament to his exceptional talent and dedication to the craft.<return><return>Armacost's on-screen presence is matched only by his professional and hard-working attitude towards his work. His ability and willingness to collaborate with others, take direction and push through long hours of filming sets him apart from many other actors. It was clear to me while working with him that he genuinely cares about the work he creates and is always striving for excellence.<return><return>In addition to his superb acting skills, Armacost is a gifted director, as demonstrated by his directorial debut with the Somali film Ciyaalka Xaafada, as well as his work directing several music videos.<return><return>It is without hesitation that I recommend Brendan Armacost for future projects. He is truly a gifted actor and director, and I am confident that he will bring his quality work and infectious energy to any project he is involved in.<return><return>Sincerely,<return><return>[Your Name] |