Willie Colón
Acting
75 years oldSouth Bronx, New York, USABiography
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.
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Also Known As
William Anthony Colón Román
Movies (14)
I'm Not Supposed to Be Here
as Self
2025
8.0
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
as Self (archive footage)
2021
Lavoe
Music (Sound)
2011
From Mambo to Hip Hop
2007
7.2
El Cantante
Original Music Composer (Sound)
2006
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela
as Willie Colón
1998
6.7
It Could Happen to You
as Mayor
1994
3.2
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
Original Music Composer (Sound)
1991
4.0
The Last Fight
as Joaquin Vargas
1983
6.2
Vigilante
as Rico
1983
Angelitos negros
Music (Sound)
1980
Beats of the Heart: Salsa
as Self
1979
Salsa
1976
8.0
Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
as Self
1972
