Acting
Willie Colón
Also Known As: William Anthony Colón Román
Birth Date
April 28, 1950
Death Date
February 21, 2026
(passed away at 75)
Place of Birth
South Bronx, New York, USA
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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.
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TV Show
Miami Vice
Armando Rojas
1984 • 1 episode
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TV Show
The Cosby Show
Willie Colón
1984 • 1 episode
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TV Show
Viña del Mar International Song Festival
Self - Musical Guest
1963 • 1 episode
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Movie
It Could Happen to You
Mayor
1994
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Movie
Vigilante
Rico
1983
Movie
Pa'l Pueblo: Fania for the People
Self (archive footage)
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Movie
Salsa
1976
TV Show
Chico & Caetano
1986 • 1 episode
Movie
I'm Not Supposed to Be Here
Self
2025
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Movie
The Last Fight
Joaquin Vargas
1983
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Movie
Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
Self
1972
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Movie
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
Self (archive footage)
2021
Movie
From Mambo to Hip Hop
2007
Movie
Beats of the Heart: Salsa
Self
1979
Movie
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela
Willie Colón
1998