Cast & creator
Willie Colón
Best known for The Cosby Show, Miami Vice, Viña del Mar International Song Festival
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.
Also known as: William Anthony Colón Román
15
film credits
4
television credits
15
1963–2025 · acting roles
6.7
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (19)
Showing 19 of 19 credits
The Cosby Show
Willie Colón
1984
Miami Vice
Armando Rojas
1984
Viña del Mar International Song Festival
Self - Musical Guest
1963
It Could Happen to You
Mayor
1994
El Cantante
Original Music Composer
2006
Vigilante
Rico
1983
Prison Stories: Women on the Inside
Original Music Composer
1991
Chico & Caetano
1986
Nueva York: A Musical History of Latin New York
Self (archive footage)
2021Pa'l Pueblo: Fania for the People
Self (archive footage)
I'm Not Supposed to Be Here
Self
2025
Salsa
1976Angelitos negros
Music
1980
Beats of the Heart: Salsa
Self
1979
The Last Fight
Joaquin Vargas
1983
Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa)
Self
1972
From Mambo to Hip Hop
2007
Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Live In Venezuela
Willie Colón
1998
Lavoe
Music
2011