Acting · 1939
Melinda Dillon
Born Oct 13, 1939·Hope, Arkansas, USA·Died Jan 9, 2023 (83)
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.
Filmography
40 titles- 2007
Reign Over MeGinger Timpleman7.2Movie - 2007
HeartlandJanet Jacobs6.5Show - 2005
Adam & SteveDottie5.4Movie - 2003
The Lyon's Den8.8Show - 2003
A Painted HouseGran Chandler7.1Movie - 2002
Cowboy UpRose Braxton5.9Movie - 1999
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitJenny Rogers8.0Show - 1999
Judging AmyViolet Loomis7.5Show - 1999
MagnoliaRose Gator7.7Movie - 1995
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie NewmarMerna7.5Movie - 1995
How to Make an American QuiltMrs. Darling6.4Movie - 1995
Naomi & Wynonna: Love Can Build a BridgePolly Judd6.7Movie - 1994
Sioux CityLeah Goldman5.0Movie - 1992
Picket FencesMrs. Klausner7.4Show - 1991
The Prince of TidesSavannah Wingo6.6Movie - 1990
Captain AmericaMrs. Rogers4.5Movie - 1989
Spontaneous CombustionNina4.7Movie - 1989
NightbreakerPaula Brown6.7Movie - 1987
Harry and the HendersonsNancy Henderson6.1Movie - 1986
Shattered SpiritsJoyce Mollencamp5.8Movie - 1985
The Twilight Zone(segment "A Little Peace and Quiet")7.7Show - 1985
SpaceRachel Mott7.7Show - 1984
SongwriterHoney Carder5.5Movie - 1983
A Christmas StoryMother7.2Movie - 1981
Absence of MaliceTeresa Perrone6.6Movie - 1981
Hellinger's LawAnne Gronouski8.8Movie - 1981
Fallen AngelSherry Phillips6.5Movie - 1980
The Shadow BoxAgnes5.3Movie - 1979
The Muppet MovieWoman with Balloon7.2Movie - 1978
F.I.S.T.Anna Zarinkas6.5Movie - 1978
The Critical ListDr. Kris Lassiter9.0Show - 1977
Close Encounters of the Third KindJillian Guiler7.4Movie - 1977
CHiPs6.8Show - 1977
Slap ShotSuzanne Hanrahan6.8Movie - 1976
Bound for GloryMary / Memphis Sue6.9Movie - 1975
The Jeffersons7.3Show - 1969
The April FoolsLeslie Hopkins5.9Movie - 1961
The DefendersJeannie Birch6.3Show - 1959
BonanzaCissy Summers7.5Show - 1951
Hallmark Hall of FameGran Chandler8.8Show