Shawn Elliott
Shawn Elliott Santiago (March 1937 – March 11, 2016) was an American actor and former singer.
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 Shawn Elliott (Dutch TV, 1965) | |
| Born | Shawn Elliott Santiago March 1937 Santurce, Puerto Rico |
| Died | (aged 79) New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor, singer |
| Years active | ?–2016 |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 3 |
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
- ”Goodbye My Lover” 1962
- ”Sincerely and Tenderly” 1963
- "Shame And Scandal In The Family", B-side "Josephine" 1964
- ”You Opened Up My Eyes” 1967
- ”You’ve Turned Away 1968
- ”Little Children” 1968
- ”I Found Myself A Brand New Baby” 1970
- 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, in the early 1990s, as Eduardo Fernandez, father of main characters Alex and Gaby, on the TV show Ghostwriter. His last screen credit was an appearance in the 2013 film Broken City.
Elliott 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 |
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| 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
- Sarmento, William E. (May 28, 1972). "Shawn Elliott rates notice in "pop music" circles". The Lowell Sun. Massachusetts, Lowell. p. 72.
- Billboard - 6 nov. 1965 - Page 48 Vogue is rush-releasing a follow-up to the Shawn Elliott smash, "Shame"
- Billboard - 27 nov. 1965 - Page 24 Roulette recording star Shawn Elliott visiting Holland for an appearance on the VARA TV show, ...
- 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"
- Billboard - 15 june 1968 - Page 58 Shawn Elliott, Atlantic Records artist, signed an exclusive song-writing contract with Hill & Range Music.
- "Shawn Elliott Broadway" Playbill (vault), accessed March 19, 2016
- "Shawn Elliott obituary". New York Times. 29 March 2016.
- Brady, James (April 12, 1998). "In Step With Donna Murphy". The Index-Journal. South Carolina, Greenwood. Parade Magazine. p. 55. Retrieved 30 June 2016.
- "Actor Shawn Elliott, Husband of Donna Murphy, Dies at 79" Playbill, March 18, 2016
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