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Actor
Willie Colón
- Born April 28, 1950 in South Bronx, New York, USA
- Died February 21, 2026
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 You1994
Miami Vice1984
The Cosby Show1984
Vigilante1983
The Last Fight1983
Salsa1976
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela1998
From Mambo to Hip Hop2007
Filmography
- TBAPa'l Pueblo: Fania for the PeopleFilmSelf (archive footage)
- 2025I'm Not Supposed to Be HereFilmSelf
- 2021Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New YorkFilmSelf (archive footage)
- 2011LavoeFilmMusic
- 2007From Mambo to Hip HopFilm
- 2006El CantanteFilmOriginal Music Composer
- 1998Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In VenezuelaFilmWillie Colón
- 1994It Could Happen to YouFilmMayor
- 1991Prison Stories: Women on the InsideFilmOriginal Music Composer
- 1986Chico & CaetanoSeries
- 1984Miami ViceSeriesArmando Rojas
- 1984The Cosby ShowSeriesWillie Colón
- 1983VigilanteFilmRico
- 1983The Last FightFilmJoaquin Vargas
- 1980Angelitos negrosFilmMusic
- 1979Beats of the Heart: SalsaFilmSelf
- 1976SalsaFilm
- 1972Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)FilmSelf
- 1963Viña del Mar International Song FestivalSeriesSelf - Musical Guest