Willie Colón
Acting
Born April 28, 1950 — Died February 21, 2026
From South Bronx, New York, USA
Also known as William Anthony Colón Román
Biography
William Anthony Colón Román , better known as Willie Colón, (April 28, 1950 – February 21, 2026) was a Nuyorican salsa musician and social activist. He began his career as a trombonist, and also sings, writes, produces and acts. He was also involved in the politics of New York City and internationa...
Filmography
I'm Not Supposed to Be Here
Self
2025
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
Self (archive footage)
20218.0
From Mambo to Hip Hop
2007
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela
Willie Colón
1998
It Could Happen to You
Mayor
19946.7
The Last Fight
Joaquin Vargas
19834.7
Vigilante
Rico
19836.2
Beats of the Heart: Salsa
Self
1979
Salsa
197610.0
Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
Self
19728.0
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Pa'l Pueblo: Fania for the People
Self (archive footage)
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