Willie Colón

Willie Colón

Acting
Born 1950-04-28 - Died 2026-02-21South Bronx, New York, USA

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.

Movies (11)

It Could Happen to You
6.7

It Could Happen to You

1994Movie6.7
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
8.0

Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York

2021Movie8.0
The Last Fight
4.7

The Last Fight

1983Movie4.7
Vigilante
6.2

Vigilante

1983Movie6.2
Salsa
10.0

Salsa

1976Movie10.0
Pa'l Pueblo: Fania for the People

Pa'l Pueblo: Fania for the People

Movie
I'm Not Supposed to Be Here

I'm Not Supposed to Be Here

2025Movie
From Mambo to Hip Hop

From Mambo to Hip Hop

2007Movie
Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
8.0

Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)

1972Movie8.0
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela

Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela

1998Movie
Beats of the Heart: Salsa

Beats of the Heart: Salsa

1979Movie

TV Shows (4)

Miami Vice
7.5

Miami Vice

1984Series7.5
The Cosby Show
7.0

The Cosby Show

1984Series7.0
Viña del Mar International Song Festival
4.7

Viña del Mar International Song Festival

1963Series4.7
Chico & Caetano

Chico & Caetano

1986Series