Willie Colón
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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
Credits
It Could Happen to You (1994)
as Mayor
Vigilante (1983)
as Rico
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York (2021)
as Self (archive footage)
Salsa (1976)
Actor
The Last Fight (1983)
as Joaquin Vargas
Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa) (1972)
as Self
Pa'l Pueblo: Fania for the People (—)
as Self (archive footage)
Beats of the Heart: Salsa (1979)
as Self
I'm Not Supposed to Be Here (2025)
as Self
From Mambo to Hip Hop (2007)
Actor
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela (1998)
as Willie Colón