Willie Colón
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- April 28, 1950
- Died
- February 21, 2026
- Birthplace
- South Bronx, New York, USA
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
- Pa'l Pueblo: Fania for the People
Pa'l Pueblo: Fania for the People TBA
as Self (archive footage)
I'm Not Supposed to Be Here 2025
as Self
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York 2021
as Self (archive footage)
Lavoe 2011
Music
From Mambo to Hip Hop 2007
Actor
El Cantante 2006
Original Music Composer
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela 1998
as Willie Colón
It Could Happen to You 1994
as Mayor
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside 1991
Original Music Composer
The Last Fight 1983
as Joaquin Vargas
Vigilante 1983
as Rico
- Angelitos negros
Angelitos negros 1980
Music
Beats of the Heart: Salsa 1979
as Self
Salsa 1976
Actor
Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa) 1972
as Self
Credits from TMDB.