Melinda Dillon
Known for Acting
Born October 13, 1939
Died January 9, 2023 (aged 83)
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.
Filmography
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Close Encounters of the Third Kind
1977
as Jillian Guiler
Magnolia
1999
as Rose Gator
Enigma
1977
as Dora Herren
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
1995
as Merna
F.I.S.T.
1978
as Anna Zarinkas
The Muppet Movie
1979
as Woman with Balloon
The Prince of Tides
1991
as Savannah Wingo
A Christmas Story
1983
as Mother
Reign Over Me
2007
as Ginger Timpleman
Harry and the Hendersons
1987
as Nancy Henderson
Captain America
1990
as Mrs. Rogers
Slap Shot
1977
as Suzanne Hanrahan
How to Make an American Quilt
1995
as Mrs. Darling
Nightbreaker
1989
as Paula Brown
Shattered Spirits
1986
as Joyce Mollencamp
Absence of Malice
1981
as Teresa Perrone
Bound for Glory
1976
as Mary / Memphis Sue
Fallen Angel
1981
as Sherry Phillips
Adam & Steve
2005
as Dottie
Spontaneous Combustion
1990
as Nina
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