Melinda Dillon

Melinda Dillon , Acting

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.

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Acting

Birthday

October 13 1939

Place of Birth

Hope, Arkansas, USA

EnigmaThe Cry of JazzHalMarriage Is Alive and WellThe Muppet MovieTo Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie NewmarShattered SpiritsThe Shadow BoxHellinger's LawThe Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'Slap ShotThe Effects of MagicSioux CityDebating Robert LeeSpontaneous CombustionShattered InnocenceNaomi & Wynonna: Love Can Build a BridgeRight of WayNightbreakerState of EmergencyJudgment Day: The John List StoryEntertaining Angels: The Dorothy Day StoryFallen AngelCowboy UpThe April FoolsSongwriterAbsence of MaliceChristmas Unwrapped: The History of ChristmasAdam & SteveA Painted HouseBound for GloryCaptain AmericaF.I.S.T.Staying TogetherHarry and the HendersonsConfessions: Two Faces of EvilHow to Make an American QuiltThe Prince of TidesReign Over MeA Christmas StoryClose Encounters of the Third KindMagnolia