Willie Colón
Willie Colón
Person

Willie Colón

Actor 1950-04-28 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 trombonist, and also sings, writes, produces and acts. He was also involved in the politics of New York City and international politics.

Known for

FILMOGRAPHY
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It Could Happen to You

It Could Happen to You

1994 · Mayor

Miami Vice

Miami Vice

1984 · Armando Rojas

The Cosby Show

The Cosby Show

1984 · Willie Colón

Vigilante

Vigilante

1983 · Rico

The Last Fight

The Last Fight

1983 · Joaquin Vargas

Viña del Mar International Song Festival

Viña del Mar International Song Festival

1963 · Self - Musical Guest

Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)

Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)

1972 · Self

Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York

Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York

2021 · Self (archive footage)

Salsa

Salsa

1976 · Movie

Chico & Caetano

Chico & Caetano

1986 · TV

Beats of the Heart: Salsa

Beats of the Heart: Salsa

1979 · Self

From Mambo to Hip Hop

From Mambo to Hip Hop

2007 · Movie

Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela

Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela

1998 · Willie Colón

I'm Not Supposed to Be Here

I'm Not Supposed to Be Here

2025 · Self