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Willie Colón
Acting
28 Apr 1950
† 21 Feb 2026
South Bronx, New York, USA
Biography
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.
Also Known As
William Anthony Colón Román
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Willie Colón's Movies
67%
It Could Happen to You
16 Jul 1994
62%
Vigilante
04 Jan 1983
40%
The Last Fight
07 Sept 1983
80%
Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
01 Jan 1972
80%
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
10 Dec 2021
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Salsa
18 Aug 1976
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Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela
16 Jun 1998
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Beats of the Heart: Salsa
01 Jan 1979
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I'm Not Supposed to Be Here
12 Aug 2025
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From Mambo to Hip Hop
31 Jan 2007
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