Quick Facts
Born:
1939-10-13
Birthplace:
Hope, Arkansas, USA
Credits:
55 Total Roles
Melinda Dillon
Acting
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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.
Known For
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Jillian Guiler
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Jenny Rogers
Magnolia
Rose Gator
A Christmas Story
Mother
Reign Over Me
Ginger Timpleman
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
Merna
Harry and the Hendersons
Nancy Henderson
The Muppet Movie
Woman with Balloon
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Hal MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2007 | Heartland TV | Janet Jacobs |
| 2007 | Reign Over Me MOVIE | Ginger Timpleman |
| 2005 | Adam & Steve MOVIE | Dottie |
| 2004 | Debating Robert Lee MOVIE | Mrs. Lee |
| 2003 | The Lyon's Den TV | Self |
| 2003 | A Painted House MOVIE | Gran Chandler |
| 2002 | Cowboy Up MOVIE | Rose Braxton |
| 2001 | The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' MOVIE | Self |
| 1999 | Magnolia MOVIE | Rose Gator |