Willie Colón
Actor
- Born
- April 28, 1950 · South Bronx, New York, USA
- Died
- February 21, 2026 (age 75)
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
It Could Happen to You
July 16, 1994
Vigilante
January 4, 1983
The Last Fight
September 7, 1983
Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
January 1, 1972
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
December 10, 2021
Salsa
August 18, 1976
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela
June 16, 1998
Beats of the Heart: Salsa
January 1, 1979
I'm Not Supposed to Be Here
August 12, 2025
From Mambo to Hip Hop
January 31, 2007
Acting11
- 2025I'm Not Supposed to Be Here as Self
- 2021Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York as Self (archive footage)
- 2007From Mambo to Hip Hop
- 1998Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela as Willie Colón
- 1994It Could Happen to You as Mayor
- 1983The Last Fight as Joaquin Vargas
- 1983Vigilante as Rico
- 1979Beats of the Heart: Salsa as Self
- 1976Salsa
- 1972Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa) as Self