Reef Karim is a multifaceted individual, excelling as an actor, writer, and television host, dedicating his life to the profound portrayal of the human condition.
With an impressive array of accomplishments in feature film, television, and online media, Reef has showcased his remarkable acting range, effortlessly transitioning between comedy and drama, ethnicity, and tone. His impressive skillset includes improvisational acting, sketch comedy, and dance, allowing him to bring characters to life with remarkable authenticity.
Reef's impressive career has garnered numerous accolades, including the SASA award for best actor for his portrayal of Kartik in the feature film, Flavors.
In addition to his acting prowess, Reef has been recognized as one of People Magazine's Sexiest Men Alive, in recognition of his outstanding work in both Hollywood and Bollywood feature films, as well as his technical consulting, advocacy, and philanthropic efforts.
As a writer and consultant, Reef has worked on various projects, including ABC's Private Practice, Laurel Canyon, and Reef Madness. He has also hosted television shows on various networks and frequently appears as a guest expert on national news shows and daytime/nighttime programming.
Reef's extensive media presence includes regular appearances on CNN International and Domestic, as well as on popular shows such as Oprah, ABC World News, Larry King Live, Dr. Oz, Dr. Phil, Anderson Cooper 360, Nightline, Today, Good Morning America, Chelsea Lately, and many others.
In addition to his television work, Reef has also hosted the Discovery Network's "Broken Minds" and the forensic cult show "House of Clues" on Court/Tru TV. He has also guest hosted the popular radio show "Loveline" with Adam Corolla and KFI news in Los Angeles.
Reef is a strong advocate for self-expression and believes that laughter is the best medicine. He has studied improv for years and performs stand-up comedy at clubs throughout Los Angeles.
With his extensive experience in improv and performance training, Reef has had the opportunity to act, write, and dance in numerous Hollywood and Bollywood movies, playing lead and supporting characters. He has also worked as a medical consultant on big movies and television shows, including Private Practice, Alias, Bourne Identity, and many others.
Reef co-founded MadLab Media, a production company focused on developing content for new media and broadcast television.
As a highly sought-after international speaker and thought leader on creativity and personal transformation, Reef has co-authored the dating book "Why Does He Do That? Why Does She Do That?" and has had his expertise and research published in prestigious medical journals, including "The International Journal of Neuroscience" and "The Journal of Addiction Medicine."
