Willie Colón
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.
15
Acting Credits
4
Crew Credits
Acting
Movie
It Could Happen to You
as Mayor
1994
TV
Miami Vice
as Armando Rojas
1984
TV
The Cosby Show
as Willie Colón
1984
Movie
Vigilante
as Rico
1983
Movie
The Last Fight
as Joaquin Vargas
1983
TV
Viña del Mar International Song Festival
as Self - Musical Guest
1963
Movie
Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
as Self
1972
Movie
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
as Self (archive footage)
2021
Movie
Salsa
1976
Movie
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela
as Willie Colón
1998
Movie
Beats of the Heart: Salsa
as Self
1979
Movie
I'm Not Supposed to Be Here
as Self
2025
Movie
From Mambo to Hip Hop
2007
Movie
Pa'l Pueblo: Fania for the People
as Self (archive footage)
TV
Chico & Caetano
1986
