
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.

It Could Happen to You
1994
Mayor

Miami Vice
1984
Armando Rojas

The Cosby Show
1984
Willie Colón

Vigilante
1983
Rico

The Last Fight
1983
Joaquin Vargas

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

Chico & Caetano
1986
