Acting
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...
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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
Known for
It Could Happen to You1994 · Mayor3.4ActuallyLike
El Cantante2006 · Original Music Composer3.6
Vigilante1983 · Rico3.1
Salsa1976 · Cast5.0
Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)1972 · Self4.0
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York2021 · Self (archive footage)4.0
The Last Fight1983 · Joaquin Vargas2.4
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside1991 · Original Music Composer2.1Cast
Cast credits
It Could Happen to You1994 · Mayor3.4ActuallyLikeVigilante1983 · Rico3.1Salsa1976 · Cast5.0Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)1972 · Self4.0Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York2021 · Self (archive footage)4.0The Last Fight1983 · Joaquin Vargas2.4
I'm Not Supposed to Be Here2025 · Self
From Mambo to Hip Hop2007 · Cast
Beats of the Heart: Salsa1979 · Self
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela1998 · Willie ColónPPa'l Pueblo: Fania for the PeopleMovie · Self (archive footage)Crew
