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.
Willie Colón has 18 screen credits in a career dating back to 1972. Signature works include From Mambo to Hip Hop, The Last Fight, Salsa. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
