Born 1950 (age 75) · South Bronx, New York, USA
Appears in 19 titles

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.

Filmography

It Could Happen to You
6.7
It Could Happen to You
1994
as Mayor
Vigilante
6.2
Vigilante
1983
as Rico
The Last Fight
4.7
The Last Fight
1983
as Joaquin Vargas
Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
8.0
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
2021
as Self (archive footage)
Salsa
10.0
Salsa
1976
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela
Beats of the Heart: Salsa
Beats of the Heart: Salsa
1979
as Self
I'm Not Supposed to Be Here
I'm Not Supposed to Be Here
2025
as Self
From Mambo to Hip Hop
Pa'l Pueblo: Fania for the People
as Self (archive footage)