Melinda Dillon

Melinda Dillon

Born October 13, 1939 · Died January 9, 2023

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.

Filmography

HalReign Over MeAdam & SteveDebating Robert LeeA Painted HouseCowboy UpThe Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'MagnoliaThe Effects of MagicChristmas Unwrapped: The History of ChristmasEntertaining Angels: The Dorothy Day StoryHow to Make an American QuiltTo Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie NewmarNaomi & Wynonna: Love Can Build a BridgeSioux CityState of EmergencyConfessions: Two Faces of EvilJudgment Day: The John List StoryThe Prince of TidesCaptain AmericaSpontaneous CombustionStaying TogetherNightbreakerShattered InnocenceHarry and the HendersonsShattered SpiritsSongwriterRight of WayA Christmas StoryAbsence of MaliceHellinger's LawFallen AngelMarriage Is Alive and WellThe Muppet MovieF.I.S.T.Close Encounters of the Third KindSlap ShotBound for GloryThe April FoolsThe Cry of Jazz
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