Shane Salerno

Nationality:
American
Birthdate:
11/27/1972
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biography
A teenager who showed maturity above his years, Salerno was known for donning conservative suits and displaying a reserved and polite manner. Even at this young age, Salerno was determined to get on the fast-track to his dream. During his senior year of high school in San Diego, Salerno wrote, directed and produced the documentary "Sundown: The Future of Children and Drugs." The documentary premiered on Larry King Live in 1991 and received widespread attention and praise.

At the age of 20, Salerno landed a one-year apprenticeship on the set of "NYPD Blue" after meeting with producer Gregory Continued

Credits
From Story
2000
screenplay
2000
screenplay
1998
milestones
Year
Milestone
1990 
Produced his own documentary for public access "Sundown: The Future of Children and Drugs"
1993 
Began unpaid internship on the set of "NYPD Blue" (ABC)
1993 
Moved to Los Angeles
1994 
Signed a three-year deal with Universal television and producer Dick Wolf to write for "New York Undercover" (Fox); clashed creatively with producers and other writers
1995 
Signed with CAA and got out of his TV deal
Continued