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

Miami Vice
1987
The Cosby Show
1992
Viña del Mar International Song Festival
1994
It Could Happen to You
1994
Vigilante
1983
El Cantante
2006
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
2021
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
1991
Chico & Caetano
1986
Salsa
1976
Angelitos negros
1980
Pa'l Pueblo: Fania for the People

FILMOGRAPHY

All
Movies
TV
Acting
15
Sound
4
2025
I'm Not Supposed to Be Here
as Self
2021
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
as Self (archive footage)
2007
From Mambo to Hip Hop
1998
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela
as Willie Colón
1994
It Could Happen to You
as Mayor
1994
Viña del Mar International Song Festival
as Self - Musical Guest
1992
The Cosby Show
as Willie Colón
1987
Miami Vice
as Armando Rojas
1986
Chico & Caetano
1983
Vigilante
as Rico
1983
The Last Fight
as Joaquin Vargas
1979
Beats of the Heart: Salsa
as Self
1976
Salsa
1972
Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
as Self
Pa'l Pueblo: Fania for the People
as Self (archive footage)