Willie Colón
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- April 28, 1950, South Bronx, New York, USA
- Died
- February 21, 2026
- Movies
- 10
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.
Best-Known Movies
6.7
It Could Happen to You
1994
6.1
Vigilante
1983
4.7
The Last Fight
1983
8.0
Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
1972
8.0
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
2021
10.0
Salsa
1976
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela
1998
Beats of the Heart: Salsa
1979
I'm Not Supposed to Be Here
2025
From Mambo to Hip Hop
2007
Filmography
| 2025 | I'm Not Supposed to Be Here | Self |
| 2021 | Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York | Self (archive footage) |
| 2007 | From Mambo to Hip Hop | |
| 1998 | Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela | Willie Colón |
| 1994 | It Could Happen to You | Mayor |
| 1983 | The Last Fight | Joaquin Vargas |
| 1983 | Vigilante | Rico |
| 1979 | Beats of the Heart: Salsa | Self |
| 1976 | Salsa | |
| 1972 | Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa) | Self |
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