Willie Colón
Birthday
1950/04/28 (75 years old)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Also know as
William Anthony Colón Román
Biography
William Anthony Colón Román, better known as Willie Colón, is a Nuyorican salsa musician and social activist. He began his career as a trombonist, and also sings, writes, produces and acts. He is also involved in the politics of New York City and international politics.
Acting
(1983) Vigilante
as Rico
(2021) Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
as Self (archive footage)
(1983) The Last Fight
as Joaquin Vargas
(1972) Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
as Self
(1976) Salsa
as ---
(1994) It Could Happen to You
as Mayor
(1998) Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela
as Willie Colón
(1979) Beats of the Heart: Salsa
as Self
(2025) I'm Not Supposed to Be Here
as Self
(2007) From Mambo to Hip Hop
as ---
(1986) Chico & Caetano
as ---
(1963) Viña del Mar International Song Festival
as Self - Musical Guest
(1984) The Cosby Show
as Willie Colón
(1984) Miami Vice
as Armando Rojas