Salim Akil Biography

Television director and writer Salim Akil are well-known for his work on well-liked black television programs. Akil began working on the award-winning Soulfood series on Showtime as a staff writer. He swiftly advanced to Executive Producer of the whole series in addition to directing and writing many episodes. He has been a director on several other TV shows, such as BET's Being Mary Jane, CW's The Game, and UPN's Girlfriends. He and his wife and frequent partner Mara Brock Akil recently created a television series based on DC Comics' Black Lightning. In addition, Akil has dabbled in acting in movies. The 1999 movie Drylongso, which premiered at the Berlin and Sundance film festivals, was written and co-produced by him. In addition, he directed Sparkle (2012), a Sony Pictures version of the same-named musical from 1974.

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