Salim Akil

Salim Akil
Akil at the 2018 WonderCon.
Born
Occupation(s)Screenwriter, producer
Years active1999–present
Spouse
(m. 1999)
Children2

Salim Akil is an American film and television producer, director, and screenwriter from Oakland, California.[1] He developed the television series Black Lightning based on a DC comics character of the same name. He is a co-founder of Akil Productions which he founded with his wife Mara Brock Akil.[2]

  1. ^ Braxton, Greg (August 11, 2012). "Showbiz couple strive to make it 'Sparkle'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  2. ^ "Salim Akil". BET.com. Retrieved February 17, 2021.