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Melinda Dillon

Acting

Born October 13, 1939 · Hope, Arkansas, USA

Died January 9, 2023

Also known as Melinda Rose Dillon · ملیندا دیلون

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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.

Awards & recognition

  • Theatre World Award · 1963
  • Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1982 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1978 · nominated
  • Tony Award — Best Featured Actress in a Play · 1963 · nominated

Filmography27 titles

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

1999as Jenny Rogers

Magnolia

1999as Rose Gator

Picket Fences

1992as Mrs. Klausner

Bonanza

1959as Cissy Summers

To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar

1995as Merna

Close Encounters of the Third Kind

1977as Jillian Guiler

The Jeffersons

1975

Reign Over Me

2007as Ginger Timpleman

A Christmas Story

1983as Mother

The Muppet Movie

1979as Woman with Balloon

A Painted House

2003as Gran Chandler

CHiPs

1977

Slap Shot

1977as Suzanne Hanrahan

Naomi & Wynonna: Love Can Build a Bridge

1995as Polly Judd

Hal

2018as Self (archive footage)

The Prince of Tides

1991as Savannah Wingo

Absence of Malice

1981as Teresa Perrone

Fallen Angel

1981as Sherry Phillips

How to Make an American Quilt

1995as Mrs. Darling

Harry and the Hendersons

1987as Nancy Henderson

The Cry of Jazz

1959as Faye

Cowboy Up

2002as Rose Braxton

The April Fools

1969as Leslie Hopkins

Shattered Spirits

1986as Joyce Mollencamp

Sioux City

1994as Leah Goldman

Spontaneous Combustion

1989as Nina

Captain America

1990as Mrs. Rogers