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Shawn Elliott
Shawn Elliott (Dutch TV, 1965)
Born
Shawn Elliott Santiago

March 1937
Died (aged 79)
Occupation(s)Actor, singer
Years active?–2016
SpouseDonna Murphy (1990–2016; his death)
Children3

Shawn Elliott Santiago (March 1937 – March 11, 2016) was an American actor and former singer.

Early years

Elliott was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, and grew up in New York City's East Harlem area.[1]

Singing career

Elliott had a hit in Europe with a cover of Sir Lancelot's "Shame And Scandal In The Family" in 1965.[2] The cover failed to chart in America where English comedian Lance Percival's version charted. However Peter Tosh and the Wailers, as well as the Blues Busters, copied the arrangement used by Elliot in preparing their own later covers of the song.

Elliott originally recorded for Roulette Records,[3] before moving with his brother Roland to Atlantic Records in 1968,[4][5] though none of his later records charted in Europe or the US.

Selected discography

  • "Shame And Scandal In The Family", B-side "Josephine" 1965
  • Marieke
  • "Child Is Father To The Man", 1971

Acting career

After his last single Elliott turned increasingly to acting. He is known for his role as Eduardo Fernandez, father of Alex (David López) and Gaby Fernandez (Mayteana Morales) on the TV show Ghostwriter. His most recent role was in the movie Arbitrage.

He also appeared on Broadway, in City of Angels (1989) and Marie Christine (1999).[6]

Personal life

Elliott was married to actress Donna Murphy in 1990. Elliott has two daughters from a previous relationship, Ivy and Justine. In 2006, Elliott and Murphy adopted a daughter, Darmia Hope.[7][8]

Death

Elliott died on March 11, 2016 at the age of 79.[9]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1975 Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris 'Madeleine' Voice
1977 Short Eyes Paco
1984 Beat Street Domingo
1985 Crossover Dreams Orlando
1986 Off Beat Hector
1988 The Dead Pool Chester Docksteder
1989 Do the Right Thing Puerto Rican Icee Man
1990 Impulse Tony Peron
1991 Bloodsucking Pharaohs in Pittsburgh Jackie Cairo
1996 Caught Santiago
1997 Hurricane Streets Paco
1998 Le New Yorker Farrakhan
2000 Blue Moon The Ambassador
2001 Double Take Thomas Chela / Minty Gutierrez
2001 Thirteen Conversations About One Thing Mickey Wheeler
2005 La fiesta del Chivo Johnny Abbes
2012 Arbitrage Flores
2013 Broken City Raul Barea (final film role)

References

  1. ^ Sarmento, William E. (May 28, 1972). "Shawn Elliott rates notice in "pop music" circles". The Lowell Sun. Massachusetts, Lowell. p. 72.
  2. ^ Billboard - 6 nov. 1965 - Page 48 Vogue is rush-releasing a follow-up to the Shawn Elliott smash, "Shame"
  3. ^ Billboard - 27 nov. 1965 - Page 24 Roulette recording star Shawn Elliott visiting Holland for an appearance on the VARA TV show, ...
  4. ^ Billboard - 16 march 1968 "Shawn Elliott joined Atlantic Records, where his first three numbers are being written by the artist and his brother, Roland Elliott"
  5. ^ Billboard - 15 june 1968 - Page 58 Shawn Elliott, Atlantic Records artist, signed an exclusive song-writing contract with Hill & Range Music.
  6. ^ "Shawn Elliott Broadway" Playbill (vault), accessed March 19, 2016
  7. ^ "Shawn Elliott obituary". New York Times. 29 March 2016.
  8. ^ Brady, James (April 12, 1998). "In Step With Donna Murphy". The Index-Journal. South Carolina, Greenwood. Parade Magazine. p. 55. Retrieved 30 June 2016.
  9. ^ "Actor Shawn Elliott, Husband of Donna Murphy, Dies at 79" Playbill, March 18, 2016