Veteran Ghanaian comedian, actor, and filmmaker Kwaku Sintim-Misa, widely known as KSM, has described his appearance in the US television crime drama Law & Order as the most significant milestone in his acting career.

Speaking in an in-depth conversation on the Career Trail show on Joy Learning TV and Joy News, KSM reflected on his early passion for acting, his years of artistic development in Ghana and the United States, and the broader implications of talent development for young Ghanaians.

KSM's fascination with acting began in childhood. He recalled that as early as primary school, he was constantly storytelling—crafting elaborate fictional narratives for his family and friends.

“I always had imagination, so anytime I came back [from somewhere], I had a story,” he said, noting humorously that this habit once led to his family branding him a “liar.”

In retrospect, he said, those imaginative moments were the seeds of a future storyteller and writer.

Pursuing his passion with conviction, KSM enrolled in the National Film and Television Institute (NAFTI), where he was among the first cohort of students in Ghana’s nascent film education program.

His journey later took him to the United States, where he further studied Theatre Arts and immersed himself in the performance arts industry.

While studying and working in the U.S., KSM built a body of work that included stage performances and television roles.

One of his most prominent accomplishments was appearing in Law & Order, one of America’s most respected and long-running crime series.

“That series was one of the highly rated primetime shows in the US. To appear on it was the biggest deal,” he said, highlighting the global prestige and visibility it gave him.

Despite his U.S. achievements, KSM maintained strong ties to Ghana.

He had his first film acting experience during a visit home, where a friend from NAFTI cast him in a local production.

This blend of experiences—from local filmmaking to American primetime television—shaped his unique artistic vision.

KSM also pioneered live stage performance in the U.S. as the first African to perform an original one-man play on Broadway.

His play, Thoughts of a Confused Black Man, gained critical acclaim for its bold exploration of racial identity and diaspora life, solidifying his reputation as a creative force in both the U.S. and Ghana.

Back home, KSM has been behind several iconic productions such as Saga of the Returnee and Afia Siriboe, using film and satire to provoke social dialogue and showcase Ghanaian creativity.

In addition to his artistic contributions, he has consistently mentored emerging talents and advocated for a better understanding of what talent means.

According to KSM, talent is often misunderstood and narrowly associated with the arts.