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.

Personal Info

• Known For Acting
• Gender Male
• Birthday April 7, 1917 (85 years old)
• Died February 1, 2003
• Place of Birth Havana, Cuba