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.
Born
Oct 13, 1939
Hope, Arkansas, USA
Died
Jan 09, 2023
Known For
Acting
Movies
42 acting
0 crew
Popularity
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Known For
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
1977
as Jillian Guiler
Magnolia
1999
as Rose Gator
A Christmas Story
1983
as Mother
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
1995
as Merna
The Muppet Movie
1979
as Woman with Balloon
Reign Over Me
2007
as Ginger Timpleman
The Prince of Tides
1991
as Savannah Wingo
Harry and the Hendersons
1987
as Nancy Henderson
Captain America
1990
as Mrs. Rogers
How to Make an American Quilt
1995
as Mrs. Darling
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