Sal (name) facts for kids

Sal is a short and friendly name that people use as a given name (their first name) or as a nickname. It's often a shorter version of names like Salvatore or Sarah. Many famous people, from actors to athletes, have been known by the name Sal.

People Named Sal

Artists and Entertainers

Many talented people in music, movies, and comedy are known as Sal:

• Sal Buscema (born 1936) is an American artist who draws comic books. He has worked on many popular superhero comics.
• Sal Governale (born 1968) is an American comedian and radio personality. He is known for being part of The Howard Stern Show.
• Sal Iacono (born 1971) is an American comedian and television personality. He has appeared on shows like Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
• Sal Mineo (1939–1976) was an American actor who starred in many films, including Rebel Without a Cause.
• Sal Nistico (1938–1991) was an American jazz musician who played the tenor saxophone.
• Sal Vulcano (born 1975) is an American comedian and television star. He is famous for being a member of the comedy group The Tenderloins, known for their show Impractical Jokers.

Athletes

Several athletes have also carried the name Sal:

• Sal Bando (born 1944) is a retired American Major League Baseball player. He was a third baseman.
• Sal Bartolo (1917–2002) was an American boxer who was a world champion in the featherweight division.
• Sal Fasano (born 1971) is a retired American Major League Baseball catcher.
• Sal Maglie (1917–1992) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher, known for his time with the New York Giants.
• Sal Zizzo Jr. (born 1987) is an American Major League Soccer player who plays as a midfielder.

Politicians

People named Sal have also worked in government:

• Sal Brinton (born 1955) is a British politician. She served as the President of the Liberal Democrats party.
• Sal Cannella (born 1943) is an American politician who has served in the California State Assembly.
• Sal DiDomenico is an American politician who has been a member of the Massachusetts Senate since 2010.
• Salvatore DiMasi (born 1945) is an American politician who served as the Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.

Other Notable People

Here are some other well-known individuals named Sal:

• Sal Castro (1933–2013) was a Mexican-American educator and activist. He worked to improve education for students and fought for civil rights.
• Sal Khan (born 1976) is an American teacher and entrepreneur. He is famous for creating Khan Academy, a free online learning platform that helps millions of students around the world.

Fictional Characters

The name Sal also appears in books, movies, and TV shows:

• Sal Maroni is a character from DC Comics and an enemy of Batman.
• Aunt Sal is a character on the British soap opera EastEnders.
• Sal Minella is a chimpanzee character from The Muppets.
• Sal, an animated character from the TV show Futurama.
• SAL 9000 is a fictional computer from the science fiction book 2010: Odyssey Two.
• Sal Paradise is the main character in Jack Kerouac's 1958 novel On The Road.

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