Merlin Santana Biography

Fast Facts

• Was nominated for two Image Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for "The Steve Harvey Show․"
• The first time he appeared on screen was as an extra in Woody Allen's "The Purple Rose of Cairo․"
• Started working as an advertising model for a fast food chain when he was 3 years old
• The last time he appeared on film was in the 2003 comedy "The Blues․"
• His best known roles were as Stanley on "The Cosby Show," Marcus Dixon on "Getting By" and Romeo Santana on "The Steve Harvey Show․"
• Recorded three albums that remained unreleased at the time of his death
• Befriended actress Cashala L'Shauntyelle and actor Brandon Quintin Adams