Known For
Acting
Birthday
April 28, 1950
Place of Birth
South Bronx, New York, USA
Also Known As
- William Anthony Colón Román
Willie Colón
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 - Movies
It Could Happen to You
as Mayor
Vigilante
as Rico
Salsa
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
as Self (archive footage)
The Last Fight
as Joaquin Vargas
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Pa'l Pueblo: Fania for the People
as Self (archive footage)
Beats of the Heart: Salsa
as Self
I'm Not Supposed to Be Here
as Self
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela
as Willie Colón
Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
as Self
