Melinda Dillon
Actor
- Born
- October 13, 1939 · Hope, Arkansas, USA
- Died
- January 9, 2023 (age 83)
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
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
December 14, 1977
Magnolia
December 17, 1999
A Christmas Story
November 18, 1983
Reign Over Me
March 22, 2007
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
September 8, 1995
Harry and the Hendersons
June 5, 1987
The Muppet Movie
June 22, 1979
Captain America
December 14, 1990
Slap Shot
February 25, 1977
The Prince of Tides
December 25, 1991
Absence of Malice
November 19, 1981
F.I.S.T.
April 26, 1978
Acting42
- 2019Hal as Self (archive footage)
- 2007Reign Over Me as Ginger Timpleman
- 2005Adam & Steve as Dottie
- 2004Debating Robert Lee as Mrs. Lee
- 2003A Painted House as Gran Chandler
- 2002Cowboy Up as Rose Braxton
- 2001The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' as Self
- 1999Magnolia as Rose Gator
- 1998The Effects of Magic as Mom
- 1997Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas