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Willie Colón

Willie Colón

Acting · Born 1950-04-28 · South Bronx, New York, USA

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

movie 6.7 It Could Happen to You
It Could Happen to You
1994
tv 7.4 Miami Vice
Miami Vice
1984
tv 7.0 The Cosby Show
The Cosby Show
1984
movie 6.2 Vigilante
Vigilante
1983
movie 4.7 The Last Fight
The Last Fight
1983
tv 4.7 Viña del Mar International Song Festival
Viña del Mar International Song Festival
1963
movie 8.0 Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
1972
movie 10.0 Salsa
Salsa
1976
movie 8.0 Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
2021
tv Chico & Caetano
Chico & Caetano
1986
movie
Pa'l Pueblo: Fania for the People
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movie I'm Not Supposed to Be Here
I'm Not Supposed to Be Here
2025
movie From Mambo to Hip Hop
From Mambo to Hip Hop
2007
movie Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela
1998
movie Beats of the Heart: Salsa
Beats of the Heart: Salsa
1979