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.
2025I'm Not Supposed to Be HereMovieas Self
2021Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New YorkMovieas Self (archive footage)
2011LavoeMovieMusic2007From Mambo to Hip HopMovie
2006El CantanteMovieOriginal Music Composer1998Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In VenezuelaMovieas Willie Colón
1994It Could Happen to YouMovieas Mayor
1991Prison Stories: Women on the InsideMovieOriginal Music Composer
1986Chico & CaetanoTV show1 episodes
1984The Cosby ShowTV showas Willie Colón · 1 episodes
1984Miami ViceTV showas Armando Rojas · 1 episodes
1983The Last FightMovieas Joaquin Vargas
1983VigilanteMovieas Rico1979Beats of the Heart: SalsaMovieas Self
1976SalsaMovie
1972Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)Movieas Self
1963Viña del Mar International Song FestivalTV showas Self - Musical Guest · 1 episodes