When was Mongo Santamaría born?

Mongo Santamaría was born on April 7, 1917.

Where was Mongo Santamaría born?

Mongo Santamaría was born in Havana, Cuba.

What is Mongo Santamaría known for?

Mongo Santamaría is known for their work in Acting.

Born

Apr 7, 1917Died: Feb 1, 2003

Lived 85 years

Place of Birth

Havana, Cuba

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Career Highlights

Movies

TV Shows

Also Known As

Ramón "Mongo" Santamaría Rodríguez

Ramón Santamaría Rodríguez

IMDb Profile

Mongo Santamaría

Acting

Biography

Ramón 'Mongo' Santamaría Rodríguez was a Cuban percussionist and bandleader who spent most of his career in the United States. Primarily a conga drummer, he was a leading figure in the pachanga and boogaloo dance crazes of the 1960s.

Career Highlights

Mongo Santamaría

Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York

Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

Salsa