Melinda Dillon
Known for department: Acting
Birthday: 1939-10-13 – 2023-01-09
Place of birth: Hope, Arkansas, USA
Biography
Melinda Rose Dillon (October 13, 1939 - January 9, 2023) was a twice Oscar nominated American actress. She was best known for her roles in Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Absence of Malice and the holiday classic A Christmas Story.
Known for
Magnolia
1999Rose Gator
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
1977Jillian Guiler
A Christmas Story
1983Mother
Reign Over Me
2007Ginger Timpleman
The Prince of Tides
1991Savannah Wingo
How to Make an American Quilt
1995Mrs. Darling
Confessions: Two Faces of Evil
1994Carol Mothershed
Harry and the Hendersons
1987Nancy Henderson
Staying Together
1989Eileen McDermott
F.I.S.T.
1978Anna Zarinkas
Captain America
1990Mrs. Rogers
Bound for Glory
1976Mary / Memphis Sue
A Painted House
2003Gran Chandler
Adam & Steve
2005Dottie
Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
1997Mrs. Parker (archive footage)
Absence of Malice
1981Teresa Perrone
Songwriter
1984Honey Carder
The April Fools
1969Leslie Hopkins
Cowboy Up
2002Rose Braxton