Shawn Elliott (actor)
Shawn Elliott | |
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Santurce, Puerto Rico | |
Died | (aged 79) , U.S. |
Occupation(s) | Actor, singer |
Years active | 1955–2016 |
Spouse | |
Children | 3 |
Shawn Elliott (February 24, 1937 – March 11, 2016) was an American actor and singer. He is best known for starring in the original cast of Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris onstage and as Paco in the film Short Eyes (1977).[1]
Early years
Elliott was born Eliezer Santiago Solis in Santurce, Puerto Rico, and grew up in New York City's East Harlem area[2] where he appeared in a community center production of Oklahoma![1]
Singing career
Elliott had a #1 hit in Europe and South America with a cover of
Elliott originally recorded for Roulette Records,[4] before moving with his brother Roland to Atlantic Records in 1968,[5][6] though none of his later records matched the success of his 1965 hit.
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
- "Mr. Love," 1976
Acting career
After his last single, Elliott turned increasingly to acting. He is known for his roles in the films
On TV, Elliott played Eduardo Fernandez, father of main characters Alex and Gaby, on the
.Elliott also appeared on
A lifetime member of
Personal life
Elliott married actress Donna Murphy in 1990. Elliott has two daughters from a previous relationship, Ivy Kaller and Justine McLaughlin. In 2006, Elliott and Murphy adopted a daughter, Darmia Hope Murphy Elliott.[1][8][9]
Death
Elliott died from cancer on March 11, 2016, at age 79.[10]
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 | ||
1992-1995 | Ghostwriter | Eduardo Fernandez | |
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
- ^ Playbill. March 18, 2016. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
- ^ Sarmento, William E. (May 28, 1972). "Shawn Elliott rates notice in "pop music" circles". The Lowell Sun. 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.
- Parade. South Carolina, Greenwood. p. 55. Retrieved 30 June 2016 – via The Index-Journal.
- Playbill. March 18, 2016.
External links
- Shawn Elliott at IMDb
- Shawn Elliott at the Internet Broadway Database
- Shawn Elliott at the Internet Off-Broadway Database