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 Coleman Harris, played by Santiago González III, was a snobbish business magnate who appeared in the episode "Former Neighbors" in Season 1. | ||||
| Personal Information | ||||
| Gender: | Male | |||
| Nationality | Afro-Cubano | |||
| Birthname | Santiago A. González III | |||
| Born: | December 10, 1931 | |||
| Birthplace: | Tampa, Florida, USA | |||
| Died | November 27, 1976 | |||
| Deathplace: | Contra Costa, California, USA | |||
| Website/URL | http://ourstage.com/profile/nuttiagogonzalez | |||
| Occupation/ Career: |
Actor, Salsa and Meringue Percussionist, Song Writer, Screenwriter and Self-Motivational Book-Writer | |||
| Years active: | 1975-1977 | |||
| Related to: | Nuttiago (Santiago Gonzalez,IV) aka Nutty Ago aka $antiago | |||
| Character information | ||||
| Appeared on: | The Jeffersons | |||
| Episodes appeared in: | "Former Neighbors" in Season 1 | |||
| Character played: | Coleman Harris | |||
Santiago González III (December 10, 1931 - November 27, 1976) appeared as Coleman Harris, a snobbish, wealthy black socialite and business magnate who visits George and Louise in the Season 1 episode of The Jeffersons titled "Former Neighbors". A veteran character actor on stage, TV and in films Santiago also appeared on another Norman Lear produced CBS-TV sitcom series, Good Times, in 1975, as well as the TV movie, I'm A Fool with now famous film director, then TV sitcom actor Ron Howard , "Richie Cunningham: of Happy Days TV series fame, in 1977.
Life and career
Santiago was born in Tampa, Florida. Born of Afro-Cubano decent, son of an immigrant cigar maker, he attended Xavier University and graduated with a degree in Music. He eventually became a Salsa and meringue percussionist, song writer, actor, screenwriter and self-motivational book-writer.
Santiago starred in many Broadway musicals and was an active member in several calypso bands, in Las Vegas, San Francisco and formed the calypso band "The Senators"
Death/Legacy
He passed away suddenly from an heart attack at the age of 44 at his home in Pleasant Hill, California. He left behind a wife, Jane and three children, Constance (8), Mercedez (2), & Santiago IV (4 mos). He now has six grandchildren, Speranza, Allen, Santiago V, Breanna, Samir & Consetta.
