Shawn Elliott

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

For the football coach, see Shawn Elliott (American football).
Not to be confused with Sean Elliott or Sam Elliott.
Shawn Elliott
Shawn Elliott (Dutch TV, 1965)
Born
Shawn Elliott Santiago

March 1937
Santurce, Puerto Rico
Died (aged 79)
New York City, U.S.
OccupationActor, singer
Years active?–2016
Spouse(s)
Donna Murphy (m. 1990)
Children3

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, 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
1975Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris'Madeleine'Voice
1977Short EyesPaco
1984Beat StreetDomingo
1985Crossover DreamsOrlando
1986Off BeatHector
1988The Dead PoolChester Docksteder
1989Do the Right ThingPuerto Rican Icee Man
1990ImpulseTony Peron
1991Bloodsucking Pharaohs in PittsburghJackie Cairo
1996CaughtSantiago
1997Hurricane StreetsPaco
1998Le New YorkerFarrakhan
2000Blue MoonThe Ambassador
2001Double TakeThomas Chela / Minty Gutierrez
2001Thirteen Conversations About One ThingMickey Wheeler
2005La fiesta del ChivoJohnny Abbes
2012ArbitrageFlores
2013Broken CityRaul 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
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