Willie Colón
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
Apr 28, 1950 (76 years old)
Place of Birth
South 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.
Known For
| 2025 | I'm Not Supposed to Be HereSelf | |
| 2021 | Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New YorkSelf (archive footage) | |
| 2007 | From Mambo to Hip Hop | |
| 1998 | Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In VenezuelaWillie Colón | |
| 1994 | It Could Happen to YouMayor | |
| 1986 | Chico & Caetano | |
| 1984 | The Cosby ShowWillie Colón | |
| 1984 | Miami ViceArmando Rojas | |
| 1983 | VigilanteRico | |
| 1983 | The Last FightJoaquin Vargas | |
| 1979 | Beats of the Heart: SalsaSelf | |
| 1976 | Salsa | |
| 1972 | Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)Self | |
| 1963 | Viña del Mar International Song FestivalSelf - Musical Guest | |
| - | Pa'l Pueblo: Fania for the PeopleSelf (archive footage) |