7.5Acting
Melinda Dillon
- Born
- 1939-10-13
- Died
- 2023-01-09
- 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
Filmography
55 titles · Newest first · Cast and crew credits
Hal
2019 · Movie
Self (archive footage)
Heartland
2007 · TV Show
Janet Jacobs
Reign Over Me
2007 · Movie
Ginger Timpleman
Adam & Steve
2005 · Movie
Dottie
Debating Robert Lee
2004 · Movie
Mrs. Lee
A Painted House
2003 · Movie
Gran Chandler
The Lyon's Den
2003 · TV Show
Cast
Cowboy Up
2002 · Movie
Rose Braxton
The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'
2001 · Movie
Self
Judging Amy
1999 · TV Show
Violet Loomis
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999 · TV Show
Jenny Rogers
Magnolia
1999 · Movie
Rose Gator
The Effects of Magic
1998 · Movie
Mom
Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
1997 · Movie
Mrs. Parker (archive footage)
Entertaining Angels: The Dorothy Day Story
1996 · Movie
Sister Aloysius
How to Make an American Quilt
1995 · Movie
Mrs. Darling
Naomi & Wynonna: Love Can Build a Bridge
1995 · Movie
Polly Judd
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
1995 · Movie
Merna
Confessions: Two Faces of Evil
1994 · Movie
Carol Mothershed
Sioux City
1994 · Movie
Leah Goldman
State of Emergency
1994 · Movie
Betty Anderson
Judgment Day: The John List Story
1993 · Movie
Eleanor
Picket Fences
1992 · TV Show
Mrs. Klausner
The Prince of Tides
1991 · Movie
Savannah Wingo
Captain America
1990 · Movie
Mrs. Rogers
Nightbreaker
1989 · Movie
Paula Brown
Spontaneous Combustion
1989 · Movie
Nina
Staying Together
1989 · Movie
Eileen McDermott
Shattered Innocence
1988 · Movie
Sharon Anderson
Harry and the Hendersons
1987 · Movie
Nancy Henderson
Shattered Spirits
1986 · Movie
Joyce Mollencamp
Space
1985 · TV Show
Rachel Mott
The Twilight Zone
1985 · TV Show
(segment "A Little Peace and Quiet")
Songwriter
1984 · Movie
Honey Carder
A Christmas Story
1983 · Movie
Mother
Right of Way
1983 · Movie
Ruda Dwyer
Absence of Malice
1981 · Movie
Teresa Perrone
Fallen Angel
1981 · Movie
Sherry Phillips
Hellinger's Law
1981 · Movie
Anne Gronouski
Marriage Is Alive and Well
1980 · Movie
Jeannie
The Shadow Box
1980 · Movie
Agnes
The Muppet Movie
1979 · Movie
Woman with Balloon
F.I.S.T.
1978 · Movie
Anna Zarinkas
The Critical List
1978 · TV Show
Dr. Kris Lassiter
CHiPs
1977 · TV Show
Cast
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
1977 · Movie
Jillian Guiler
Enigma
1977 · Movie
Dora Herren
Slap Shot
1977 · Movie
Suzanne Hanrahan
Bound for Glory
1976 · Movie
Mary / Memphis Sue
The Jeffersons
1975 · TV Show
Cast
The April Fools
1969 · Movie
Leslie Hopkins
The Defenders
1961 · TV Show
Jeannie Birch
Bonanza
1959 · TV Show
Cissy Summers
The Cry of Jazz
1959 · Movie
Faye
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951 · TV Show
Gran Chandler