
Willie Colón
Acting
1950-04-28 — 2026-02-21South 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

tv
7.5
1984
Miami Vice
1984 · tv

tv
7.0
1984
The Cosby Show
1984 · tv

tv
4.7
1963
Viña del Mar International Song Festival
1963 · tv

movie
6.7
1994
It Could Happen to You
1994 · movie

movie
6.2
1983
Vigilante
1983 · movie

movie
4.7
1983
The Last Fight
1983 · movie

tv
1986
Chico & Caetano
1986 · tv

movie
8.0
1972
Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
1972 · movie

movie
2007
From Mambo to Hip Hop
2007 · movie

movie
8.0
2021
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
2021 · movie

movie
10.0
1976
Salsa
1976 · movie

movie
1998
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela
1998 · movie

movie
1979
Beats of the Heart: Salsa
1979 · movie

movie
2025
I'm Not Supposed to Be Here
2025 · movie