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Willie Colón
South Bronx, New York, USA
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 tromb…
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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.
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Movies and shows, newest first
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2025
I'm Not Supposed to Be Here
Movie Self
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2021
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2011
Lavoe
Movie Music
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2007
From Mambo to Hip Hop
Movie
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2006
El Cantante
Movie Original Music Composer
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1998
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela
Movie Willie Colón
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1994
It Could Happen to You
Movie Mayor
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1991
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
Movie Original Music Composer
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1986
Chico & Caetano
TV show
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1984
The Cosby Show
TV show Willie Colón
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1984
Miami Vice
TV show Armando Rojas
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1983
The Last Fight
Movie Joaquin Vargas
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1983
Vigilante
Movie Rico
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1980
Angelitos negros
Movie Music
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1979
Beats of the Heart: Salsa
Movie Self
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1976
Salsa
Movie
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1972
Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
Movie Self
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1963
Viña del Mar International Song Festival
TV show Self - Musical Guest
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Pa'l Pueblo: Fania for the People
Movie Self (archive footage)
