Merlin Santana, 1976
Actors · March 14, 1976
Merlin Santana
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Merlin Santana is 50 years old, born March 14, 1976 in United States · Pisces.
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About
Merlin Santana played Marcus Dixon on *Getting By* and Romeo Santana on *The Steve Harvey Show*, becoming a recognizable face in 1990s sitcoms. Born March 14, 1976, the American actor and rapper built his career in the early 1990s before his death in 2002. As a Pisces, he embodied the sign's emotional depth in his comedic roles.
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Biography
Merlin Santana was an American actor and rapper who began his career in the early 1990s. He appeared as Marcus Dixon on *Getting By* and Marcus Henry in *Under One Roof*, but became best known for his role as Romeo Santana on The WB sitcom *The Steve Harvey Show*, which ran from 1996 to 2002. On November 9, 2002, Santana was shot dead in Los Angeles. A 19-year-old shooter acted on false information provided by his girlfriend, who claimed Santana had made unwanted sexual advances; the shooter, his girlfriend, and a third accomplice were all sentenced to incarceration. Born March 14, 1976, Santana was a Pisces—a water sign often associated with creativity and emotional expression, traits he channeled into his comedic performances. As an actor, Santana participated in the collaborative storytelling of ensemble sitcoms, a medium that defined American television in the 1990s. He was a U.S. citizen.
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Trivia
- Santana played multiple named characters across different shows—Marcus Dixon, Marcus Henry, and Romeo Santana—each on different networks and series.
- He was active in both acting and rapping, working across entertainment mediums.
- His most prominent role, Romeo Santana on *The Steve Harvey Show*, spanned the entire run of the sitcom from 1996 to 2002.
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Numerology
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The Builder
Disciplined and structured. Merlin Santana succeed where consistency beats charisma — long catalogs, repeatable craft, slow-grow audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
CHALLENGING
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl Boucher
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Frequently asked
- How old is Merlin Santana?
- Merlin Santana is 50 years old (born March 14, 1976).
- When is Merlin Santana's birthday?
- Merlin Santana was born on March 14, 1976.
- What is Merlin Santana's zodiac sign?
- Merlin Santana is a Pisces, born March 14, 1976.
- What is Merlin Santana's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Merlin Santana was born in 1976, the year of the Fire Dragon.
- Where is Merlin Santana from?
- Merlin Santana is from United States.
- What does Merlin Santana do?
- Merlin Santana is a actor.
- Is Merlin Santana still alive?
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