
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.
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Known For
Acting History
2025
I'm Not Supposed to Be Here as Self
2021Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York as Self (archive footage)
2007From Mambo to Hip Hop
1998Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela as Willie Colón
1994It Could Happen to You as Mayor
1986Chico & Caetano
1984The Cosby Show as Willie Colón
1984Miami Vice as Armando Rojas
1983The Last Fight as Joaquin Vargas
1983Vigilante as Rico
1979Beats of the Heart: Salsa as Self
1976Salsa
1972Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa) as Self
1963Viña del Mar International Song Festival as Self - Musical Guest









