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Willie Colón
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.
Top Filmography
6.7
It Could Happen to You
1994 // MOVIE
7.5
Miami Vice
1984 // TV
7.0
The Cosby Show
1984 // TV
6.2
Vigilante
1983 // MOVIE
4.0
The Last Fight
1983 // MOVIE
4.7
Viña del Mar International Song Festival
1963 // TV
8.0
Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
1972 // MOVIE
8.0
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
2021 // MOVIE
0.0
Salsa
1976 // MOVIE
0.0
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela
1998 // MOVIE
0.0
Beats of the Heart: Salsa
1979 // MOVIE
0.0
I'm Not Supposed to Be Here
2025 // MOVIE
0.0
From Mambo to Hip Hop
2007 // MOVIE
0.0
Chico & Caetano
1986 // TV