Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
April 28, 1950
Died
February 21, 2026
Age
75
Place of Birth
South Bronx, New York, USA
Popularity
0.6
Willie Colón
Acting
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.
Also known as
William Anthony Colón Román
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Known For
7.4
Miami Vice
1984 · TV
7.0
The Cosby Show
1984 · TV
4.7
Viña del Mar International Song Festival
1963 · TV
6.7
It Could Happen to You
1994 · Movie
6.2
Vigilante
1983 · Movie
7.2
El Cantante
2006 · Movie
4.7
The Last Fight
1983 · Movie
0.0
Angelitos negros
1980 · Movie
0.0
Chico & Caetano
1986 · TV
0.0
Pa'l Pueblo: Fania for the People
— · Movie
4.2
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
1991 · Movie
10.0
Salsa
1976 · Movie
Filmography
2025
I'm Not Supposed to Be Here
Movie · Self
0.0
2021
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
Movie · Self (archive footage)
8.0
2007
From Mambo to Hip Hop
Movie
0.0
1998
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela
Movie · Willie Colón
0.0
1994
It Could Happen to You
Movie · Mayor
6.7
1986
Chico & Caetano
TV
0.0
1984
The Cosby Show
TV · Willie Colón
7.0
1984
Miami Vice
TV · Armando Rojas
7.4
1983
The Last Fight
Movie · Joaquin Vargas
4.7
1983
Vigilante
Movie · Rico
6.2
1979
Beats of the Heart: Salsa
Movie · Self
0.0
1976
Salsa
Movie
10.0
1972
Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
Movie · Self
8.0
—
Pa'l Pueblo: Fania for the People
Movie · Self (archive footage)
0.0
1963
Viña del Mar International Song Festival
TV · Self - Musical Guest
4.7