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Miriam Colon
★ Acting

Miriam Colon

1936 – 2017 · Ponce, Puerto Rico · Active 1948–2015

Miriam Colon, born in 1936 in Puerto Rico, made a significant impact in the world of cult cinema with her role in The Possession of Joel Delaney (1972). As an actress, she brought depth to her characters, including a memorable performance that resonates within the realm of psychological horror. Colon was also a pioneer in theater, founding the Puerto Rican Traveling Theater in New York City, which showcased her commitment to the arts and her cultural heritage. Her work continues to influence the appreciation of diverse narratives in film.

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The Possession of Joel Delaney

The Possession of Joel Delaney

1972 ★ 5.7
as Veronica

An upper-class Manhattan divorcee comes to believe that her brother is possessed by the spirit of a serial killer who beheaded young women in Spanish Harlem.

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Filmography

94 credits
2010s 6 credits
2015
Movie ★ 4.8
2015
Better Call Saul as Abuelita
TV ★ 8.7
2013
Movie ★ 6.3
2011
Movie ★ 6.2
2011
Gun Hill Road as Gloria
Movie ★ 5.7
2010
TV ★ 7.4
2000s 10 credits
2007
Movie ★ 6.0
2007
The Cry as Gloria the Curandera
Movie ★ 2.3
2006
Movie
2005
Goal! as Mercedes
Movie ★ 6.8
2005
TV ★ 2.0
2002
Movie ★ 1.0
2001
Movie
2000
Movie ★ 5.7
2000
Movie ★ 6.2
1990s 14 credits
1999
Gloria as Maria
Movie ★ 5.8
1999
Third Watch as Theresa Caffey
TV ★ 7.9
1999
TV ★ 7.9
1996
Mistrial as Mrs. Cruz
Movie ★ 5.1
1996
Lone Star as Mercedes Cruz
Movie ★ 7.0
1996
Oedipus Mayor as Deyanira
Movie ★ 5.0
1995
Movie
1995
Sabrina as Rosa
Movie ★ 6.2
1995
TV ★ 6.3
1993
Movie ★ 6.9
1991
City of Hope as Mrs. Ramirez
Movie ★ 6.7
1991
The Lightning Incident as Dolores' mother
Movie ★ 4.0
1990
Law & Order as Mrs. Anna Rivers
TV ★ 7.3
1980s 10 credits
1988
Movie
1986
TV ★ 5.0
1986
L.A. Law as Gaby Sifuentes
TV ★ 7.1
1985
TV
1984
Best Kept Secrets as Ina Dietz
Movie ★ 7.5
1984
TV ★ 7.4
1984
Murder, She Wrote as Consuella Montejano
TV ★ 7.5
1983
Scarface as Mama Montana
Movie ★ 8.2
1981
Starstruck as Yolanda
Movie
1981
Back Roads as Angel
Movie ★ 5.4
1970s 8 credits
1979
Life of Sin as Isabel
Movie ★ 5.0
1978
Movie ★ 4.1
1976
Movie
1974
Dr. Max as Mrs. Camacho
Movie
1972
Movie ★ 5.6
1972
TV ★ 7.5
1972
TV ★ 6.4
1971
They Call It Murder as Anita Nogales
Movie ★ 5.4
1960s 19 credits
1969
Movie ★ 4.0
1967
TV ★ 6.7
1966
Movie ★ 6.3
1965
TV ★ 4.8
1963
Thunder Island as Anita Chavez
Movie ★ 4.9
1963
Harbor Lights as Gina Rosario
Movie ★ 4.0
1963
The Great Adventure as Sarah Crow
TV
1963
The Fugitive as Mercedes Anza
TV ★ 7.2
1962
The Virginian as Eva Talbot
TV ★ 6.4
1961
One-Eyed Jacks as Redhead
Movie ★ 6.7
1961
TV ★ 7.6
1961
TV ★ 5.6
1961
The New Breed as Dolores Madero
TV ★ 7.0
1961
Dr. Kildare as Rani Stewart
TV ★ 5.5
1961
The Defenders as Carmella Lopez
TV ★ 5.9
1961
TV ★ 5.5
1961
TV ★ 6.0
1960
TV ★ 6.3
1950s 24 credits
1959
TV ★ 5.0
1959
One Step Beyond as Alma Rodriguez
TV ★ 5.6
1959
TV ★ 5.7
1959
Bonanza as Anita Lavez
TV ★ 7.5
1959
Laramie as Winema
TV ★ 6.6
1958
Movie
1958
TV ★ 6.5
1958
TV ★ 5.9
1958
TV ★ 6.8
1958
TV ★ 6.2
1958
TV ★ 6.6
1957
Decoy as Maria Tristeza
TV ★ 6.4
1957
TV ★ 7.3
1955
Gunsmoke as Kisla
TV ★ 6.7
1955
TV ★ 7.8
1955
Gunsmoke as Shona
TV ★ 6.7
1955
Gunsmoke as Amelita Avila
TV ★ 6.7
1955
Gunsmoke as The Woman
TV ★ 6.7
1955
Gunsmoke as Mora
TV ★ 6.7
1955
Gunsmoke as Paulette Duvalier
TV ★ 6.7
1955
Gunsmoke as Mignon Anderson
TV ★ 6.7
1951
Los peloteros as Lolita
Movie ★ 6.0
1940s 2 credits
1948
Studio One as Rosie
TV ★ 5.0
1948
Studio One as Mrs. Talavera
TV ★ 5.0
s 1 credit
Unhallowed as Bruja
Movie