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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.
Willie Colón is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 15 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Salsa (1976), Pa'l Pueblo: Fania for the People, The Cosby Show (1984), Miami Vice (1984), Viña del Mar International Song Festival (1963), It Could Happen to You (1994), Vigilante (1983), Chico & Caetano (1986). The recorded credits span 1963 to 2025, including 11 movies and 4 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Songs by Willie Colón
- 01 Juana PeñaFrom Crime Pays 5:36
- 02 GuisandoFrom Crime Pays 4:01
- 03 El MaloFrom Crime Pays 4:00
- 04 Ché Ché ColéFrom Crime Pays 3:29
- 05 JazzyFrom Crime Pays 4:04
- 06 El TitánFrom Crime Pays 5:22
- 07 Eso Se Baila AsíFrom Crime Pays 5:18
- 08 Qué LíoFrom Crime Pays 4:35
- 09 GuajirónFrom Crime Pays 5:56
- 10 Qué LíoFrom The Hustler 4:37
Profile details
Known forActing
Movies11
TV shows4
Active years represented1963–2025
Place of birthSouth Bronx, New York, USA
Died
Also known as
William Anthony Colón Román
Known for
MovieSalsa
MoviePa'l Pueblo: Fania for the People
TV ShowThe Cosby Show
TV ShowMiami Vice
TV ShowViña del Mar International Song Festival
MovieIt Could Happen to You
MovieVigilante
TV ShowChico & Caetano
MovieI'm Not Supposed to Be Here
MovieOur Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
MovieNueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
MovieThe Last Fight
MovieFrom Mambo to Hip Hop
MovieWillie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela
MovieBeats of the Heart: Salsa