Shawn Elliott
| Shawn Elliott | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Shawn Elliott Santiago Puerto Rico |
| Occupation | Actor, Singer |
Shawn Elliott Santiago is an American actor and former singer.
Singing career
Elliott had a hit in Europe with a cover of Sir Lancelot's "Shame And Scandal In The Family" in 1965.[1] 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,[2] before moving with his brother Roland to Atlantic Records in 1968,[3][4] 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 increasing 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. Elliott has been married to actress Donna Murphy since 1990.
References
- ↑ 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.