Willie Colón
Known for: Acting
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.
Filmography
Series
Miami Vice
Armando Rojas
1984
Series
The Cosby Show
Willie Colón
1984
Series
Viña del Mar International Song Festival
Self - Musical Guest
1963
Film
It Could Happen to You
Mayor
1994
Film
Vigilante
Rico
1983
Pa'l Pueblo: Fania for the People
Self (archive footage)
Film
The Last Fight
Joaquin Vargas
1983
Film
Salsa
1976
Series
Chico & Caetano
1986
Film
I'm Not Supposed to Be Here
Self
2025
Film
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
Self (archive footage)
2021
Film
From Mambo to Hip Hop
2007
Film
Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
Self
1972
Film
Beats of the Heart: Salsa
Self
1979
Film
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela
Willie Colón
1998