Willie Colón

Born: 1950-04-28

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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It Could Happen to You

as Mayor
Released: 1994-07-29

Charlie Lang is a simple, kindhearted New York City cop. When he realizes he has no money to tip...

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Vigilante

as Rico
Released: 1982-05-18

New York City factory worker Eddie Marino is a solid citizen and regular guy, until the day a...

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Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2021-12-10

When the film West Side Story was released in 1961, New York's reviled Puerto Rican community...

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The Last Fight

as Joaquin Vargas
Released: 1983-09-07

Singer-turned-boxer Andy 'Kid' Clave signs a contract with a shady promoter Joaquin Vargas. But...

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Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela

as Willie Colón
Released: 1998-06-16

Concert in Venezuela at the July 1998 under the AMNISTIA festival. Here Ruben forgets a part of...

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Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)

as Self
Released: 1972-01-01

Leon Gast's musical documentary reveals New York City's Latin culture and features live...

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Salsa

as uncredited
Released: 1976-08-18

The Fania All Stars perform for 44,000 fans at Yankee stadium in New York. Besides concert...

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The Cosby Show

as Willie Colón
First aired: 1984-09-20

The Cosby Show is an American television situation comedy starring Bill Cosby, which aired for...

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Viña del Mar International Song Festival

as Self - Musical Guest
First aired: 1963-02-14

A yearly musical contest organized by the municipality of Viña del Mar, Chile which takes place...

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Chico & Caetano

as uncredited
First aired: 1986-04-25

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