Willie Colón
Known for Acting · 15 credits
- Born
- 1950-04-28
- Died
- 2026-02-21
- Place of birth
- 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 international politics.
Known For
TV Shows (4)
Movies (11)
It Could Happen to You
1994
as Mayor
Vigilante
1983
as Rico
The Last Fight
1983
as Joaquin Vargas
Salsa
1976
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
2021
as Self (archive footage)
Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
1972
as Self
I'm Not Supposed to Be Here
2025
as Self
Pa'l Pueblo: Fania for the People
as Self (archive footage)
From Mambo to Hip Hop
2007
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela
1998
as Willie Colón
Beats of the Heart: Salsa
1979
as Self
About Willie Colón
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. With 15 credits spanning from 1963 to 2025, Willie Colón has appeared in 11 films and 4 TV shows.
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Most Popular Willie Colón Movies
- It Could Happen to You (1994) — as Mayor
- Vigilante (1983) — as Rico
- The Last Fight (1983) — as Joaquin Vargas
- Salsa (1976)
- Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York (2021) — as Self (archive footage)
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