Salvatore Coco is an Australian-born actor, singer, voice artist, master of ceremonies, and entertainer who has been active in the industry for over 20 years. His impressive career spans television, film, and radio, with a reputation for delivering standout performances.
Coco made his television debut in 1993 as Con Bordino in the popular series "Heartbreak High". He went on to play the role of Harry "Hammer" Hamoud, the notorious enforcer of the Golden Mile, in the critically acclaimed series "Underbelly III - The Golden Mile", which won the 2011 TV Week Silver Logie for Most Outstanding Drama Series, Miniseries or Tele-movie.
Salvatore's talent was recognized by 2RN ABC National Breakfast Radio, with critic Sue Turnbull describing him as "a quite extraordinary actor of a standout performance - the Sean Penn of Australia" for his role in "Underbelly III - The Golden Mile".
From a young age, Coco was trained in acting, singing, dance, and musical theatre at a theatrical institute. He continued his education by studying the realistic techniques of renowned acting coaches such as Konstantin Stanislavski, Sanford Meisner, David Mamet, and Practical Aesthetics.
With a solid foundation in acting, Coco has developed a versatile performance style, evident in his extensive film credits. Prior to his lead role in "Walk the Talk", he appeared in films such as "Looking for Alibrandi", "Bootmen", and "Two Hands", which won an award.
The release of "Walk the Talk" saw critics rave about Coco's performance as Joey Grasso, a well-meaning but deluded talent agent, in this Australian comedy set on the Queensland Gold Coast.
