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Melinda Dillon

Personal Info

Gender:Unspecified
Birth Date:1939-10-13 00:00:00
Birth Place:Hope, Arkansas, USA
Known For:Acting
Death Date:2023-01-09 00:00:00
Popularity:1
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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.

Filmography (40)

⭐ 6.5
Fallen Angel
Fallen Angel
Role: Sherry Phillips1981
⭐ 7.2
A Christmas Story
A Christmas Story
Role: Mother1983
⭐ 6.7
Shattered Innocence
Shattered Innocence
Role: Sharon Anderson1988
⭐ 6.1
Harry and the Hendersons
Harry and the Hendersons
Role: Nancy Henderson1987
⭐ 5.4
Shattered Spirits
Shattered Spirits
Role: Joyce Mollencamp1986
⭐ 6.9
Bound for Glory
Bound for Glory
Role: Mary / Memphis Sue1976
⭐ 6.1
The Cry of Jazz
The Cry of Jazz
Role: Faye1959
⭐ 5
Sioux City
Sioux City
Role: Leah Goldman1994
⭐ 5.4
Songwriter
Songwriter
Role: Honey Carder1984
⭐ 5.7
State of Emergency
State of Emergency
Role: Betty Anderson1994
⭐ 4.8
Entertaining Angels: The Dorothy Day Story
Entertaining Angels: The Dorothy Day Story
Role: Sister Aloysius1996
⭐ 7.3
Right of Way
Right of Way
Role: Ruda Dwyer1983
⭐ 4.5
The Effects of Magic
The Effects of Magic
Role: Mom1998
⭐ 6.6
Absence of Malice
Absence of Malice
Role: Teresa Perrone1981
⭐ 5.9
Cowboy Up
Cowboy Up
Role: Rose Braxton2002
⭐ 4.5
Judgment Day: The John List Story
Judgment Day: The John List Story
Role: Eleanor1993
⭐ 6.5
F.I.S.T.
F.I.S.T.
Role: Anna Zarinkas1978
⭐ 6.7
Nightbreaker
Nightbreaker
Role: Paula Brown1989
⭐ 4.7
Marriage Is Alive and Well
Marriage Is Alive and Well
Role: Jeannie1980
⭐ 6.7
Naomi & Wynonna: Love Can Build a Bridge
Naomi & Wynonna: Love Can Build a Bridge
Role: Polly Judd1995
⭐ 7.4
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Role: Jillian Guiler1977
⭐ 4.7
Spontaneous Combustion
Spontaneous Combustion
Role: Nina1990
⭐ 5.4
Confessions: Two Faces of Evil
Confessions: Two Faces of Evil
Role: Carol Mothershed1994
⭐ 5
Staying Together
Staying Together
Role: Eileen McDermott1989
⭐ 7
The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'
The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'
Role: Self2001
⭐ 5
The Shadow Box
The Shadow Box
Role: Agnes1980
⭐ 7.5
Hellinger's Law
Hellinger's Law
Role: Anne Gronouski1981
⭐ 6.6
The Prince of Tides
The Prince of Tides
Role: Savannah Wingo1991
⭐ 6.5
Debating Robert Lee
Debating Robert Lee
Role: Mrs. Lee2004
⭐ 7.1
A Painted House
A Painted House
Role: Gran Chandler2003
⭐ 5.9
The April Fools
The April Fools
Role: Leslie Hopkins1969
⭐ 4.5
Captain America
Captain America
Role: Mrs. Rogers1990
⭐ 7.2
Reign Over Me
Reign Over Me
Role: Ginger Timpleman2007
⭐ 7
Enigma
Enigma
Role: Dora Herren1977
⭐ 5.8
Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
Role: Mrs. Parker (archive footage)1997
⭐ 7.4
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
Role: Merna1995
⭐ 5.5
Adam & Steve
Adam & Steve
Role: Dottie2005
⭐ 7.7
Magnolia
Magnolia
Role: Rose Gator1999
⭐ 6.8
Slap Shot
Slap Shot
Role: Suzanne Hanrahan1977
⭐ 6.4
How to Make an American Quilt
How to Make an American Quilt
Role: Mrs. Darling1995