Melinda Dillon
Actor
Born Oct 13, 1939 · Hope, Arkansas, USA
Active 1951–2023 · Awards: Theatre World Award
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
Reign Over Me (2007) — Ginger TimplemanA Painted House (2003) — Gran ChandlerLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) — Jenny RogersMagnolia (1999) — Rose GatorJudging Amy (1999) — Violet LoomisTo Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995) — MernaHow to Make an American Quilt (1995) — Mrs. DarlingPicket Fences (1992) — Mrs. KlausnerThe Prince of Tides (1991) — Savannah WingoCaptain America (1990) — Mrs. RogersHarry and the Hendersons (1987) — Nancy HendersonThe Twilight Zone (1985) — (segment "A Little Peace and Quiet")A Christmas Story (1983) — MotherRight of Way (1983) — Ruda DwyerAbsence of Malice (1981) — Teresa PerroneThe Muppet Movie (1979) — Woman with BalloonF.I.S.T. (1978) — Anna ZarinkasClose Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) — Jillian GuilerSlap Shot (1977) — Suzanne HanrahanCHiPs (1977)Bound for Glory (1976) — Mary / Memphis SueThe Jeffersons (1975)Bonanza (1959) — Cissy SummersHallmark Hall of Fame (1951) — Gran Chandler