Merlin Santana

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Job Title

Actor, Music

Born

March 14, 1976

Career Milestones

Began his acting career as an extra in Woody Allen's "Purple Rose of Cairo."

Had reoccuring role on "The Cosby Show"

1979

Began career as an advertising model or fast food chains

1992

Obtained a small part in the made for television movie "In The Line Of Duty: Street War"

1993

Co-starred in the sitcom "Getting By"

1995

Cast in the short-lived television drama "Under One Roof"

1996

Received breakout role as Romeo on the hit sitcom "The Steve Harvey Show"

2001

Co-starred in the feature "Flossin," which was directed by Todd Bridges

2002

Cast as Hector in the Robert DeNiro and Eddie Murphy comedy feature "Showtime"

2002

Co-starred in the hip hop drama loosely based on the events that led to the death of Tupac and The Notorious B.I.G feature "Play'd: A Hip Hop Story"