Melinda Dillon
Born: 1939-10-13
Birthplace: 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.
Known For
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Magnolia
Harry and the Hendersons
The Muppet Movie
Reign Over Me
The Prince of Tides
A Christmas Story
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
Captain America
Absence of Malice
Top Movie Credits
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Jillian Guiler
Magnolia
Rose Gator
Harry and the Hendersons
Nancy Henderson
The Muppet Movie
Woman with Balloon
Reign Over Me
Ginger Timpleman
The Prince of Tides
Savannah Wingo
A Christmas Story
Mother
Captain America
Mrs. Rogers
Absence of Malice
Teresa Perrone