Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
April 28, 1950
Died
February 21, 2026 (age 75)
Place of Birth
South Bronx, New York, USA
Also Known As
William Anthony Colón Román
Willie Colón
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
TV
Miami Vice
Armando Rojas
1984
TV
The Cosby Show
Willie Colón
1984
TV
Viña del Mar International Song Festival
Self - Musical Guest
1963
Film
It Could Happen to You
Mayor
1994
Film
Vigilante
Rico
1983
Film
Salsa
1976
TV
Chico & Caetano
1986
Film
The Last Fight
Joaquin Vargas
1983
Film
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
Self (archive footage)
2021
Film
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela
Willie Colón
1998
Film
Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
Self
1972
Film
Beats of the Heart: Salsa
Self
1979
Film
From Mambo to Hip Hop
2007
Film
I'm Not Supposed to Be Here
Self
2025
Filmography
2025FilmI'm Not Supposed to Be Hereas Self2021FilmNueva York: A Musical History of Latin New Yorkas Self (archive footage)2007FilmFrom Mambo to Hip Hop1998FilmWillie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuelaas Willie Colón1994FilmIt Could Happen to Youas Mayor1986TVChico & Caetano1984TVThe Cosby Showas Willie Colón1984TVMiami Viceas Armando Rojas1983FilmThe Last Fightas Joaquin Vargas1983FilmVigilanteas Rico1979FilmBeats of the Heart: Salsaas Self1976FilmSalsa1972FilmOur Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)as Self1963TVViña del Mar International Song Festivalas Self - Musical Guest