Willie Colón
Birthday: 1950-04-28 | Place of Birth: South Bronx, New York, USAWilliam 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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Known For
Acting
Year
Title
Role
2025
I'm Not Supposed to Be Here
as Self
2021
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
as Self (archive footage)
1983
The Last Fight
as Joaquin Vargas
1983
Vigilante
as Rico
1979
Beats of the Heart: Salsa
as Self
1972
Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
as Self
1
Pa'l Pueblo: Fania for the People
as Self (archive footage)
