Acting

Melinda Dillon

1939-2023

Known for A Christmas Story, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Magnolia.

17 linked movie credits shown

Born10/13/1939

Died01/09/2023

AgeDied at 83

BirthplaceHope, Arkansas, USA

DepartmentActing

Also known asMelinda Rose Dillon, ملیندا دیلون

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.

Movie Credits

A Christmas Story (1983)

As Mother

Comedy, Family

Harry and the Hendersons (1987)

As Nancy Henderson

Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Cowboy Up (2001)

As Rose Braxton

Action, Drama, Romance, Western

Absence of Malice (1981)

As Teresa Perrone

Drama, Romance, Crime

F.I.S.T. (1978)

As Anna Zarinkas

Drama, Action, Crime, Thriller

Close Encounters of the Third Kind poster

Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)

As Jillian Guiler

Science Fiction, Drama

Spontaneous Combustion (1989)

As Nina

Horror, Science Fiction

Hellinger's Law (1981)

As Anne Gronouski

Drama, Crime, TV Movie

Reign Over Me (2007)

As Ginger Timpleman

Drama

Captain America (1990)

As Mrs. Rogers

Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, War

The April Fools (1969)

As Leslie Hopkins

Drama, Comedy, Romance

To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar poster

To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995)

As Merna

Comedy, Drama

Adam & Steve (2005)

As Dottie

Comedy, Romance

Magnolia (1999)

As Rose Gator

Drama

Slap Shot (1977)

As Suzanne Hanrahan

Comedy, Drama

How to Make an American Quilt (1995)

As Mrs. Darling

Drama, Romance

The Muppet Movie (1979)

As Woman with Balloon

Family, Comedy, Adventure