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.
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Filmography
all 16
Movies 14
self 7
TV Shows 2
Self (archive footage)
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York (2021)
Movie
Composer
Lavoe (2011)
Movie
Self
From Mambo to Hip Hop (2007)
Movie
Music
El Cantante (2006)
Movie
6
Willie Colón
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela (1998)
Movie
Composer
My Lucky Day (1998)
Movie
Self
From Son to Salsa (1997)
Movie
Mayor
It Could Happen to You (1994)
Movie
4
Original Music Composer
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside (1991)
Movie
Chico & Caetano (1986)
TV
Joaquin Vargas
The Last Fight (1983)
Movie
Rico
Vigilante (1982)
Movie
Music
Angelitos negros (1980)
Movie
Self
Beats of the Heart: Salsa (1979)
Movie
Self
Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa) (1972)
Movie
Self - Musical Guest
Viña del Mar International Song Festival (1963)
TV
Ratings
Average 4.8
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1963
1982
1994
1998
2021
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Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1950-04-28 (73 years old)
Birth NameWilliam Anthony Colón Román
Birth PlaceThe Bronx, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsWilliam Anthony Colón Román
AwardsLatin Songwriters Hall of Fame, Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, International Latin Music Hall of Fame
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