MELINDA DILLON
Melinda Dillon
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: October 13, 1939
Deathday: January 9, 2023
Place of Birth: 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.
Filmography
Starring
2019·
HalSelf (archive footage)
2007·
HeartlandJanet Jacobs
2007·
Reign Over MeGinger Timpleman
2005·
Adam & SteveDottie
2004·
Debating Robert LeeMrs. Lee
2003·
The Lyon's Den2003·
A Painted HouseGran Chandler
2002·
Cowboy UpRose Braxton
Jenny Rogers
1999·
Judging AmyViolet Loomis
1999·
MagnoliaRose Gator
1998·
The Effects of MagicMom
Mrs. Parker (archive footage)
Sister Aloysius
Polly Judd
Mrs. Darling
1994·
Sioux CityLeah Goldman
1994·
State of EmergencyBetty Anderson
Carol Mothershed
Eleanor
1992·
Picket FencesMrs. Klausner
1991·
The Prince of TidesSavannah Wingo
Nina
1990·
Captain AmericaMrs. Rogers
1989·
NightbreakerPaula Brown
1989·
Staying TogetherEileen McDermott
1988·
Shattered InnocenceSharon Anderson
Nancy Henderson
1986·
Shattered SpiritsJoyce Mollencamp
1985·
SpaceRachel Mott
1985·
The Twilight Zone(segment "A Little Peace and Quiet")
1984·
SongwriterHoney Carder
1983·
Right of WayRuda Dwyer
1983·
A Christmas StoryMother
1981·
Hellinger's LawAnne Gronouski
1981·
Fallen AngelSherry Phillips
1981·
Absence of MaliceTeresa Perrone
Jeannie
1980·
The Shadow BoxAgnes
1979·
The Muppet MovieWoman with Balloon
1978·
The Critical ListDr. Kris Lassiter
1978·
F.I.S.T.Anna Zarinkas
1977·
CHiPs1977·
EnigmaDora Herren
1977·
Slap ShotSuzanne Hanrahan
Jillian Guiler
1976·
Bound for GloryMary / Memphis Sue
1975·
The Jeffersons1969·
The April FoolsLeslie Hopkins
1961·
The DefendersJeannie Birch
1959·
BonanzaCissy Summers
1959·
The Cry of JazzFaye
Gran Chandler