
Melinda Dillon
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 ForActing
- Born13 October 1939 (age 86)
- Place of BirthHope, Arkansas, USA
Melinda Dillon

- Known ForActing
- Born13 October 1939 (age 86)
- Place of BirthHope, Arkansas, USA
KNOWN FOR
PHOTOS
CREDITS

Hal
2019

Reign Over Me
2007

Adam & Steve
2005

Debating Robert Lee
2004

A Painted House
2003

Cowboy Up
2002

The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'
2001

Magnolia
1999
The Effects of Magic
1998

Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
1997

Entertaining Angels: The Dorothy Day Story
1996

How to Make an American Quilt
1995

Naomi & Wynonna: Love Can Build a Bridge
1995

To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
1995

Confessions: Two Faces of Evil
1994

State of Emergency
1994

Sioux City
1994

Judgment Day: The John List Story
1993

The Prince of Tides
1991

Captain America
1990

Spontaneous Combustion
1990

Staying Together
1989

Nightbreaker
1989

Shattered Innocence
1988

Harry and the Hendersons
1987

Shattered Spirits
1986

Songwriter
1984

A Christmas Story
1983

Right of Way
1983

Absence of Malice
1981

Fallen Angel
1981

Hellinger's Law
1981

The Shadow Box
1980

Marriage Is Alive and Well
1980

The Muppet Movie
1979

F.I.S.T.
1978

Close Encounters of the Third Kind
1977

Slap Shot
1977

Bound for Glory
1976

The April Fools
1969
