Willie Colón

Personal Info

Birthday

April 28, 1950

(75 years old)

Place of Birth

Also Known As

William Anthony Colón Román

Willie Colón

Biography

William Anthony Colón Román, better known as Willie Colón, is a Nuyorican salsa musician and social activist. He began his career as a trombonist, and also sings, writes, produces and acts. He is also involved in the politics of New York City and international politics.

Known For

The Cosby Show

It Could Happen to You

The Last Fight

Vigilante

Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela

Filmography

2025
I'm Not Supposed to Be Here
as Self
2021
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
as Self (archive footage)
1998
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela
as Willie Colón
1994
It Could Happen to You
as Mayor
1983
The Last Fight
as Joaquin Vargas
1982
Vigilante
as Rico
1979
Beats of the Heart: Salsa
as Self
1972
Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
as Self