Merlin Santana Net Worth
Merlin Santana was an esteemed American actor and rapper best known for his roles on The Cosby Show as Stanley and Romeo Santana on Steve Harvey Show as well as Under One Roof and Getting By.
On November 9, 2002 in Los Angeles, he was assassinated by gunfire from an unidentified individual.
Early Life and Education
Merlin Santana was born and raised in Harlem. His mother encouraged him to enter show business as an escape from street life; at age three he started modeling fast food chains; later appearing in TV shows and movies like The Steve Harvey Show as Romeo Santana (played by him himself).
He played Stanley on The Cosby Show and Marcus Dixon in Getting By before landing the role of Ohagi on Moesha. Unfortunately, on November 9, 2002 – just hours after returning from dinner with Brandon Adams and Monique King (both 15 years old at the time), two men shot and killed him while returning from the restaurant – two gunmen shot and fatally wounded him after false accusations were leveled against him of raping Monique King by false witnesses.
Professional Career
Merlin Santana was a widely recognized child actor who appeared in numerous commercials and small roles on television. Beginning his career at age 3, his mother encouraged him to enter show business to keep him off of the streets and out of trouble.
Produces of The Cosby Show took notice, offering him a recurring role as Rudy Huxtable’s boyfriend Stanley on that show. Additionally, he made short appearances in Cindy Williams and Telma Hopkins’ short-lived sitcom Getting By before playing Marcus Henry in Under One Roof family drama series.
He then gained fame through his portrayal of Romeo Santana on The Steve Harvey Show until he was tragically shot and killed on November 9, 2002 by two individuals identified as Damien Andre Gates and Brandon Douglas Bynes – two men were arrested in relation to this murder case.
Achievement and Honors
Merlin Santana was an award-winning American actor best known for his roles on Moesha and The Steve Harvey Show on WB Television, where he played Romeo and Marcus Henry respectively. Unfortunately, on November 9, 2002 he was tragically shot and killed during a drive-by incident.
Born in Washington Heights, New York City and beginning his showbiz career as an advertising model for a fast food chain at age three. His mother encouraged him to get into show business to keep him off of dangerous streets of his neighborhood.
At first he found success acting when cast as Stanley Huxtable on The Cosby Show and Marcus Dixon on CBS sitcom Getting By; later on UPN series Moesha and comedy film Flossin’ as well.
Personal Life
Santana was born in Manhattan, New York. His mother encouraged him to enter show business to keep him off of dangerous streets and out of trouble. He first found fame as Rudy Huxtable’s partner Stanley on The Cosby Show before making appearances on Getting By as Marcus Dixon and Under One Roof on CBS; ultimately landing his current role on The Steve Harvey Show as Romeo Santana.
Santana was shot dead while sitting in his friend Brandon Adams’ car on November 9, 2002; Adams witnessed and attempted to get help for the victim; unfortunately, no arrests were ever made regarding his killer – 22 year-old Santana at his death.
He was laid to rest at Saint Raymond’s Cemetery in The Bronx, New York.
Personal Life
Merlin Santana was an esteemed TV Actor born March 14th 1976 in New York City, United States. As a versatile performer he won over many people’s hearts with his acting abilities; most notably for his portrayal as Romeo on The Steve Harvey Show comedy series and other appearances in Getting By, Sister, Sister and Moesha television series.
At three, he began modeling for a fast food chain advertisement, quickly garnering lucrative offers to make television appearances. Playing Rudy Huxtable’s partner Stanley in The Cosby Show and Marcus Dixon and Darren Adams from Moesha were career boosters.
On November 9, 2002 in Los Angeles’ Crenshaw District, Damien Gates shot and killed Adams before being charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder and sentenced to seventy years.
