Shawn Elliott (born Eliezer Santiago) grew up in New York performing as
both an actor and singer. He has two sons, Roland and Russell Santiago
from his first marriage to Gloria Fernandez. He also has an adopted
daughter and possibly two more children. His current wife and fellow
actor is Donna Murphy, to whom he has been married since 1990.
Going as "Santiago", he was a singer and released a disco/soul album in 1976 under the title "Mr. Love" for Amherst Records. A pair of 12" singles were also released.
Has one daughter, Darmia from his marriage to actress Donna Murphy, and two daughters Ivy Keller, and Justine McLaughin from a previous marriage, five grandchildren, and one great-grand daughter.