Person
Willie Colón
Acting · 1950–2026 · South 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.
Known for
Miami Vice
Armando Rojas
The Cosby Show
Willie Colón
Viña del Mar International Song Festival
Self - Musical Guest
It Could Happen to You
Mayor
Vigilante
Rico
El Cantante
Original Music Composer
Salsa
1976
Pa'l Pueblo: Fania for the People
Self (archive footage)
I'm Not Supposed to Be Here
Self
Angelitos negros
Music
Filmography
- 2025I'm Not Supposed to Be HereSelf
- 2021Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New YorkSelf (archive footage)
- 2011LavoeMusic
- 2007From Mambo to Hip Hop
- 2006El CantanteOriginal Music Composer
- 1998Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In VenezuelaWillie Colón
- 1994It Could Happen to YouMayor
- 1991Prison Stories: Women on the InsideOriginal Music Composer
- 1986Chico & Caetano
- 1984The Cosby ShowWillie Colón
- 1984Miami ViceArmando Rojas
- 1983The Last FightJoaquin Vargas
- 1983VigilanteRico
- 1980Angelitos negrosMusic
- 1979Beats of the Heart: SalsaSelf
- 1976Salsa
- 1972Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)Self
- 1963Viña del Mar International Song FestivalSelf - Musical Guest
- —Pa'l Pueblo: Fania for the PeopleSelf (archive footage)
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