6.7
Movie
Acting
Willie Colón
- Born
- Died
- (aged 75)
- Birthplace
- South Bronx, New York, USA
- Credits
- 19 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
6.7
Movie
7.4
TV
Miami Vice
7.0
TV
The Cosby Show
7.2
Movie
El Cantante
6.1
Movie
Vigilante
4.7
Movie
The Last Fight
4.2
Movie
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
4.7
TV
Viña del Mar International Song Festival
10.0
Movie
Salsa
Movie
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela
Movie
From Mambo to Hip Hop
TV
Chico & Caetano
Movie
Lavoe
Acting credits 15
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Pa'l Pueblo: Fania for the People Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2025 | I'm Not Supposed to Be Here Film | Self |
| 2021 | Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2007 | From Mambo to Hip Hop Film | |
| 1998 | Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela Film | Willie Colón |
| 1994 | It Could Happen to You Film | Mayor |
| 1986 | Chico & Caetano TV | (1 ep) |
| 1984 | The Cosby Show TV | Willie Colón (1 ep) |
| 1984 | Miami Vice TV | Armando Rojas (1 ep) |
| 1983 | The Last Fight Film | Joaquin Vargas |
| 1983 | Vigilante Film | Rico |
| 1979 | Beats of the Heart: Salsa Film | Self |
| 1976 | Salsa Film | |
| 1972 | Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa) Film | Self |
| 1963 | Viña del Mar International Song Festival TV | Self - Musical Guest (1 ep) |
Crew credits 4
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Lavoe Film | Music |
| 2006 | El Cantante Film | Original Music Composer |
| 1991 | Prison Stories: Women on the Inside Film | Original Music Composer |
| 1980 | Angelitos negros Film | Music |