Personal Info
- Known ForActing
- GenderFemale
- Birthday1939-10-13
- Day of Death2023-01-09 (83 years)
- Place of BirthHope, Arkansas, USA
- Also Known AsMelinda Rose Dillonملیندا دیلون
Melinda Dillon
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.
Acting Career
- 2007
Reign Over Me
As: Ginger Timpleman
- 2005
Adam & Steve
As: Dottie
- 2004
Debating Robert Lee
As: Mrs. Lee
- 2003
A Painted House
As: Gran Chandler
- 2002
Cowboy Up
As: Rose Braxton
- 1999
Magnolia
As: Rose Gator
- 1999
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
As: Jenny Rogers
- 1999
Judging Amy
As: Violet Loomis
1998The Effects of Magic
As: Mom
1996Entertaining Angels: The Dorothy Day Story
As: Sister Aloysius
1995How to Make an American Quilt
As: Mrs. Darling
- 1995
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
As: Merna
1995Naomi & Wynonna: Love Can Build a Bridge
As: Polly Judd
1994Sioux City
As: Leah Goldman
1994State of Emergency
As: Betty Anderson
1994Confessions: Two Faces of Evil
As: Carol Mothershed
1993Judgment Day: The John List Story
As: Eleanor
1991The Prince of Tides
As: Savannah Wingo
1990Captain America
As: Mrs. Rogers
1990Spontaneous Combustion
As: Nina
1989Staying Together
As: Eileen McDermott
1989Nightbreaker
As: Paula Brown
1988Shattered Innocence
As: Sharon Anderson
1987Harry and the Hendersons
As: Nancy Henderson
1986Shattered Spirits
As: Joyce Mollencamp
1985The Twilight Zone
As: (segment "A Little Peace and Quiet")
1985Space
As: Rachel Mott
1984Songwriter
As: Honey Carder
1983Right of Way
As: Ruda Dwyer
- 1983
A Christmas Story
As: Mother
1981Absence of Malice
As: Teresa Perrone
1981Hellinger's Law
As: Anne Gronouski
1981Fallen Angel
As: Sherry Phillips
1980The Shadow Box
As: Agnes
1980Marriage Is Alive and Well
As: Jeannie
1979The Muppet Movie
As: Woman with Balloon
1978The Critical List
As: Dr. Kris Lassiter
1978F.I.S.T.
As: Anna Zarinkas
- 1977
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
As: Jillian Guiler
1977Slap Shot
As: Suzanne Hanrahan
1976Bound for Glory
As: Mary / Memphis Sue
1969The April Fools
As: Leslie Hopkins
1961The Defenders
As: Jeannie Birch
1959Bonanza
As: Cissy Summers
1959The Cry of Jazz
As: Faye
1951Hallmark Hall of Fame
As: Gran Chandler