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.

Filmography

• 2011Lavoe — Music
• 2007From Mambo to Hip Hop
• 2006El Cantante — Original Music Composer
• 1998Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela — Willie Colón
• 1994It Could Happen to You — Mayor
• 1991Prison Stories: Women on the Inside — Original Music Composer
• Chico & Caetano
• Miami Vice — Armando Rojas
• The Cosby Show — Willie Colón
• 1983The Last Fight — Joaquin Vargas
• 1983Vigilante — Rico
• 1980Angelitos negros — Music
• 1976Salsa

Appearances as themselves (6)

• 2025I'm Not Supposed to Be Here — Self
• 2021Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York — Self (archive footage)
• 1979Beats of the Heart: Salsa — Self
• 1972Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa) — Self
• Viña del Mar International Song Festival — Self - Musical Guest
• Pa'l Pueblo: Fania for the People — Self (archive footage)