Kario Salem is a multi-talented individual who has made a name for himself in various fields. He is a renowned writer, having won several prestigious awards, including the Emmy, Peabody, and Broadcast Film Critics awards for his work on HBO's "Don King: Only in America". This critically acclaimed television movie won the Emmy for Best Television Movie of the year. Salem's impressive writing skills have also earned him nominations for both the Emmy and PEN awards for his work on HBO's "The Rat Pack".
In addition to his work in television, Salem has also made a mark in the film industry. He has written major rewrites for several movies, including "The Fast and the Furious" and "The Rundown". His other notable works include the films "The Score", starring Robert De Niro and Marlon Brando, and "Chasing Mavericks", starring Gerard Butler. Salem is also currently working on several projects, including a limited series pilot for FX called "The Fall of the House of FIFA" and an original drama for Wiip called "Gangsters of Espionage".
When he's not working on his writing projects, Salem is a talented singer-songwriter. He has directed a music video for his song "Stand Down", which won several awards at prominent film festivals, including the Toronto, Harlem, Los Angeles, and Venice Film Festivals. His self-titled EP, which features collaborations with members of War on Drugs, Vampire Weekend, and Jeff Beck, has been featured on KCRW and other radio stations around the world. His latest singles, "Captive (Your Hooks)" and "Aliyah (Against the Sky)", are gaining popularity, with an LP set to be released later this year.
Salem's career began as an actor, and he has appeared in over 100 TV shows, including a guest-starring role in an Emmy award-winning episode of MASH, directed by Alan Alda. He has also appeared in several films, including "Killing Zoe", directed by Roger Avary, and "1492: Conquest of Paradise", directed by Ridley Scott. In addition to his work in film and television, Salem has also had a successful career in theater, starring or costarring in multiple productions, including "Major Barbara" and "Twelfth Night" at the American Repertory Theater in Boston, and "The Heidi Chronicles" on Broadway.
