20 times actors were drastically underpaid for iconic roles

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17) ⁠Barkhad Abdi - Captain Phillips

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Barkhad Abdi, who starred as a Somali pirate in Captain Phillips (2013) opposite Tom Hanks, received an Oscar nomination for his role, but only for $65,000. A former limousine driver with no background in acting, Abdi was a smash hit in that movie. Although the movie raked in $218 million, following its release, Abdi was struggling financially. The actor later revealed that he was glad to have been given the chance, as it was a springboard to subsequent better-paying acting projects.

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