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.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1950-04-28 · South Bronx, New York, USA
- Died
- 2026-02-21
Known for
- It Could Happen to You (1994) — Mayor
- Miami Vice (1984) — Armando Rojas
- The Cosby Show (1984) — Willie Colón
- El Cantante (2006) — Original Music Composer
- Vigilante (1983) — Rico
- The Last Fight (1983) — Joaquin Vargas
- Prison Stories: Women on the Inside (1991) — Original Music Composer
- Viña del Mar International Song Festival (1963) — Self - Musical Guest
- Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa) (1972) — Self
- Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York (2021) — Self (archive footage)
- Salsa (1976)
- Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela (1998) — Willie Colón
- Beats of the Heart: Salsa (1979) — Self
- I'm Not Supposed to Be Here (2025) — Self
- From Mambo to Hip Hop (2007)
- Pa'l Pueblo: Fania for the People — Self (archive footage)