Interview with Sultan Salahuddin (HBOMax's South Side)
Publisher |
Rob Lee
Media Type |
audio
Categories Via RSS |
Arts
Documentary
Society & Culture
Publication Date |
Nov 23, 2022
Episode Duration |
00:31:19

Sultan A. Salahuddin II is from the South Side of Chicago where he attended the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences. He played Jackie Robinson West baseball as a child along with buying now-and-laters from the candy lady. Sultan plays the character Simon James, the series lead, who finds interesting and unique ways to improve the quality of his life.

Sultan is passionate about exposing the beauty of Chicago. He is a member of the Los Angeles Writers Guild Association and Screen Actors Guild. He has performed as a stand up comedian throughout the midwest and a member of the Upright Citizens Brigade located in Los Angeles, CA.

About South Side

SOUTH SIDE follows two friends, Simon and Kareme, who just graduated from community college and are ready to take over the world. But until they do, they’re stuck working at Rent-T-Own. Shot on location in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood, season two reintroduces the hilarious exploits of these adventure capitalists while authentically showcasing the vibrant city life and dynamic cast of characters of the titular neighborhood.

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In this episode of The Truth In This Art, Rob interviewed Sultan Salahuddin, co-creator of the HBOMax comedy South Side, and they discuss Chicago, writing for TV and much more.

Sultan A. Salahuddin II is from the South Side of Chicago where he attended the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences. He played Jackie Robinson West baseball as a child along with buying now-and-laters from the candy lady. Sultan plays the character Simon James, the series lead, who finds interesting and unique ways to improve the quality of his life.

Sultan is passionate about exposing the beauty of Chicago. He is a member of the Los Angeles Writers Guild Association and Screen Actors Guild. He has performed as a stand up comedian throughout the midwest and a member of the Upright Citizens Brigade located in Los Angeles, CA.

About South Side

SOUTH SIDE follows two friends, Simon and Kareme, who just graduated from community college and are ready to take over the world. But until they do, they’re stuck working at Rent-T-Own. Shot on location in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood, season two reintroduces the hilarious exploits of these adventure capitalists while authentically showcasing the vibrant city life and dynamic cast of characters of the titular neighborhood.

The Truth In This Art

The Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture.

 

Mentioned in this episode:

South SideLane 44

 

To find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory.

 

Stay in Touch

Newsletter sign-up

fi.com/D1D81J7MZ">Support my podcast

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The Truth In This Art, hosted by Rob Lee, explores contemporary art and cultural preservation through candid conversations with artists, curators, and cultural leaders about their work, creative processes and the thinking that goes into their creativity. Rob also occasionally interviews creatives in other industries such as acting, music, and journalism. The Truth In This Art is a podcast for artists, art lovers and listeners interested in the creative process.

To support the The Truth In This Art: Buy Me fi.com/D1D81J7MZ">Ko-fiUse the hashtag #thetruthinthisartFollow The Truth in This Art on InstagramLeave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

THE TRUTH IN THIS ART IS SUPPORTED IN PART BY

The Gutierrez Memorial Fund

The Robert W. Deutsch Foundation

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