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.
Melinda Dillon
Known For
Career Timeline
- 2019Hal
Self (archive footage) • Acting
- 2007Reign Over Me
Ginger Timpleman • Acting
- 2005Adam & Steve
Dottie • Acting
- 2004Debating Robert Lee
Mrs. Lee • Acting
- 2003A Painted House
Gran Chandler • Acting
- 2002Cowboy Up
Rose Braxton • Acting
- 2001The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'
Self • Acting
- 1999Magnolia
Rose Gator • Acting