Willie Colón
Known for
Acting
Born
April 28, 1950
Birthplace
South Bronx, New York, USA
Died
February 21, 2026 (aged 75)
Biography
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.
Best known work
It Could Happen to You
1994
Miami Vice
1984
The Cosby Show
1984
El Cantante
2006
Vigilante
1983
The Last Fight
1983
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
1991
Viña del Mar International Song Festival
1963
Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
1972
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
2021Filmography
TBA
Pa'l Pueblo: Fania for the Peopleas Self (archive footage)
2025
I'm Not Supposed to Be Hereas Self
2021
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New Yorkas Self (archive footage)
2011
LavoeMusic
2007
2006
El CantanteOriginal Music Composer
1998
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuelaas Willie Colón
1994
It Could Happen to Youas Mayor
1991
Prison Stories: Women on the InsideOriginal Music Composer
1986
1984
1984
1983
The Last Fightas Joaquin Vargas
1983
Vigilanteas Rico
1980
Angelitos negrosMusic
1979
Beats of the Heart: Salsaas Self
1976
1972
1963