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Willie Colón

Known for: Acting

Biography: 1950-04-28 (75 years old)

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.

Filmography

all 18

Movies 15

self 8

TV Shows 3

Self (archive footage)

Willie Colón

Biography

Filmography

all 18

Movies 15

self 8

TV Shows 3

Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York (2021)

Lavoe (2011)

From Mambo to Hip Hop (2007)

El Cantante (2006)

Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela (1998)

My Lucky Day (1998)

From Son to Salsa (1997)

It Could Happen to You (1994)

Prison Stories: Women on the Inside (1991)

Chico & Caetano (1986)

The Cosby Show (1984)

The Last Fight (1983)

Vigilante (1982)

Angelitos negros (1980)

Beats of the Heart: Salsa (1979)

Salsa (1976)

Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa) (1972)

Viña del Mar International Song Festival (1963)

Information

Known ForActing

GenderMale

Birthday1950-04-28 (75 years old)

Birth NameWilliam Anthony Colón Román

Birth PlaceThe Bronx, United States

CitizenshipsUnited States

Also Known AsWilliam Anthony Colón Román

AwardsLatin Songwriters Hall of Fame, Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Latin Grammy Hall of Fame, International Latin Music Hall of Fame

Credited with

Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1950-04-28 (75 years old)

Birth Name
William Anthony Colón Román

Birth Place
The Bronx, United States

Citizenships
United States

Also Known As
William Anthony Colón Román

Awards
Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame, Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Latin Grammy Hall of Fame, International Latin Music Hall of Fame