Willie Colón
Acting • Born 1950-04-28 – Died 2026-02-21
Acting1South Bronx, New York, USA
Biography
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
14 credits
Vigilante
Movie • 1983
Rico
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
Movie • 2021
Self (archive footage)
The Last Fight
Movie • 1983
Joaquin Vargas
Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
Movie • 1972
Self
Salsa
Movie • 1976
It Could Happen to You
Movie • 1994
Mayor
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela
Movie • 1998
Willie Colón
Beats of the Heart: Salsa
Movie • 1979
Self
I'm Not Supposed to Be Here
Movie • 2025
Self
From Mambo to Hip Hop
Movie • 2007
Chico & Caetano
TV • 1986
Viña del Mar International Song Festival
TV • 1963
Self - Musical Guest
The Cosby Show
TV • 1984
Willie Colón
Miami Vice
TV • 1984
Armando Rojas