Acting
Community Rating
6.2
TMDB estimate
Born
April 28, 1950
Died
February 21, 2026 (age 75)
Born in
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.
Pa'l Pueblo: Fania for the People
as Self (archive footage)
TBA
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I'm Not Supposed to Be Here
as Self
2025
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Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
as Self (archive footage)
2021
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Lavoe
as Music
2011
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From Mambo to Hip Hop
2007
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El Cantante
as Original Music Composer
2006
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Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela
as Willie Colón
1998
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It Could Happen to You
as Mayor
1994
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Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
as Original Music Composer
1991
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Chico & Caetano
1986
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The Cosby Show
as Willie Colón
1984
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Miami Vice
as Armando Rojas
1984
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The Last Fight
as Joaquin Vargas
1983
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Vigilante
as Rico
1983
—Angelitos negros
as Music
1980
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Beats of the Heart: Salsa
as Self
1979
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Salsa
1976
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Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
as Self
1972
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Viña del Mar International Song Festival
as Self - Musical Guest
1963
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