Shawn Elliott


Shawn Elliott Santiago 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.

Singing career

Elliott had a hit in Europe with a cover of Sir Lancelot's "Shame And Scandal In The Family" in 1965. 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, before moving with his brother Roland to Atlantic Records in 1968, though none of his later records charted in Europe or the US.

Selected discography

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 and Marie Christine.

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.

Death

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

Filmography