Kario Salem
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 23, 1955 in Los Angeles, California, USA
- Active Years
- 1968–2012 (45 Years)
- Total Credits
- 36 credits in database
Biography
Kario Salem, born May 23, 1955, in Los Angeles, California, is an American actor and screenwriter who has worked across television, film, and stage. As of the latest data, he has accumulated thirty‑four credited performances, primarily recognized for his acting work. In addition to his on‑screen career, Salem achieved a notable writing accomplishment in 1997 when he received an Emmy Award for the television special Don King: Only in America, a project that also garnered him a PEN nomination. He is identified as male and continues to be listed in industry databases for both his acting and writing contributions.
Career overview
Kario Salem was born on May 23 1955 in Los Angeles, California, and has built a career that spans television, film, and stage. Identified in the TMDB database as an actor with 34 credited performances, Salem’s work reflects a steady presence across multiple mediums. In addition to his on‑screen roles, he has contributed as a screenwriter, demonstrating versatility within the entertainment industry.
Salem’s writing achievements were recognized in 1997 when he received an Emmy Award for the television special Don King: Only in America. The same project also earned him a PEN nomination, underscoring his skill as a writer as well as an actor. While the TMDB record emphasizes his acting portfolio, the Emmy and PEN acknowledgment highlight his broader creative contributions.
Throughout his career, Salem has remained active in both performance and writing, maintaining a professional profile that includes a substantial number of credited roles and notable accolades for his work behind the camera. His Los Angeles origins and long‑standing involvement in American television, film, and theater mark him as a multifaceted figure in the industry.
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Full Filmography
36 titles- Chasing Mavericks (2012) Screenplay
- The Score (2001) Screenplay
- The Score (2001) Story
- The Beast (2001) Writer
- The Rat Pack (1998) Screenplay
- Don King: Only in America (1997) Teleplay
- Savage (1997) as Reese Burroughs
- Divas (1995) Writer
- Without Warning (1994) as Dr. Avram Mandel
- Killing Zoe (1993) as Jean
- Jericho Fever (1993) as Colin O'Fay
- Melrose Place (1992) as Vince McConnell
- Pacific Station (1991) as Henri
- The Boy Who Cried Bitch (1991) as Dr. Habib
- Kojak: Flowers For Matty (1990) as Det. Paco Montana
- Triumph of the Spirit (1989) as Jacko
- Kojak : Error Fatal (1989) as Detective Paco Montana
- Kojak: Ariana (1989) as Detective Paco Montana
- Shooter (1988) as Rene
- Liberace (1988) as George
- Starlight: a Musical Movie (1988) as Arthur Hall
- Heart of the City (1986) as Rick Arno
- Nomads (1986) as Schacter
- Under the Influence (1986) as John Simpson
- The Equalizer (1985) as Griswald
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Vic Gorman
- T. J. Hooker (1982) as Les Fyker
- Through the Magic Pyramid (1981) as Akhenaten
- Underground Aces (1981) as Sheik
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Eric Daniels
- CHiPs (1977) as Barney
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) as Freddie Voss
- Once an Eagle (1976) as Joe Brand
- M*A*S*H (1972) as Private Weston
- M*A*S*H (1972) as The Youngster
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Brad Stevens
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kario Salem best known for?
Kario Salem is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Chasing Mavericks (2012), The Score (2001), The Score (2001), The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003).
When and where was Kario Salem born?
Kario Salem was born on May 23, 1955 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
How many credits does Kario Salem have?
Kario Salem has accumulated over 36 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1968 to 2012.
What is Kario Salem's background in cinema and television?
Kario Salem, born May 23, 1955, in Los Angeles, California, is an American actor and screenwriter who has worked across television, film, and stage. As of the latest data, he has accumulated thirty‑four credited performances, primarily recognized for his acting work. In addition to his on‑screen career, Salem achieved ...
Kario Salem by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- M*A*S*H (1972) as Private Weston — aged about 17
- M*A*S*H (1972) as The Youngster — aged about 17
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Vic Gorman — aged about 29
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) as Freddie Voss — aged about 21
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Eric Daniels — aged about 25
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Brad Stevens — aged about 13
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