Willie Colón
Acting·April 28, 1950·† February 21, 2026 — 75 years old·South Bronx, New York, USA
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
It Could Happen to You
1994·6.7
Miami Vice
1984·7.4
The Cosby Show
1984·7.0
El Cantante
2006·7.1
Vigilante
1983·6.2
The Last Fight
1983·4.7
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
1991·4.2
Viña del Mar International Song Festival
1963·4.7
Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
1972·8.0
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
2021·8.0
Salsa
1976·10.0
Filmography · 19
—Pa'l Pueblo: Fania for the PeopleSelf (archive footage)2025I'm Not Supposed to Be HereSelf2021Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New YorkSelf (archive footage)2011LavoeMusic2007From Mambo to Hip Hop2006El CantanteOriginal Music Composer1998Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In VenezuelaWillie Colón1994It Could Happen to YouMayor1991Prison Stories: Women on the InsideOriginal Music Composer1986Chico & CaetanoTV1984The Cosby ShowTVWillie Colón1984Miami ViceTVArmando Rojas1983The Last FightJoaquin Vargas1983VigilanteRico1980Angelitos negrosMusic1979Beats of the Heart: SalsaSelf1976Salsa1972Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)Self1963Viña del Mar International Song FestivalTVSelf - Musical Guest