Acting
Willie Colón
1950 · South Bronx, New York, USA
15 films
Bio
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
Mayor
Vigilante
Rico
Angelitos negros
Music
Pa'l Pueblo: Fania for the People
Self (archive footage)
Salsa
El Cantante
Original Music Composer
I'm Not Supposed to Be Here
Self
From Mambo to Hip Hop
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
Original Music Composer
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
Self (archive footage)
Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
Self
The Last Fight
Joaquin Vargas