[1] As an actor, Salsedo has performed in movies such as The Ghost Dance, Magic in the Water (1995), Across the Great Divide (1976), Creepshow 2 (1987), Journey to Spirit Island (1988) and Best of the Best 2 (1993).
He had five brothers (Delano, Lovedale Richard, Gilbert, Hal and Kenny) and six sisters (Helen Rose, Jane, Lola, Gertrude, Vera and Donna).
[1][11] Salsedo was the President of Jay Silverheels Acting School in Los Angeles, where he found his dream job as an actor.
As a member of the Screen Actors Guild he made over 50 movies and helped other Native Americans in the film industry.
[12] Salsedo appeared in one episode of the short-lived 1977 series, Code R.[13] One of his earliest roles in film was as Ocacio in The Ghost Dance (1980).