Willie Colón
- Acting
- April 28, 1950 · South Bronx, New York, USA
- February 21, 2026
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 international politics.
Known for
Filmography
- I'm Not Supposed to Be Here · Self
- Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York · Self
- Lavoe · Music
- From Mambo to Hip Hop
- El Cantante · Music
- Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela · Willie Colón
- It Could Happen to You · Mayor
- Prison Stories: Women on the Inside · Music
- Chico & Caetano
- The Cosby Show · Willie Colón
- Miami Vice · Armando Rojas
- The Last Fight · Joaquin Vargas
- Vigilante · Rico
- Angelitos negros · Music
- Beats of the Heart: Salsa · Self
- Salsa
- Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa) · Self
- Viña del Mar International Song Festival · Self
- Pa'l Pueblo: Fania for the People · Self