7.3
Movie
Acting
Melinda Dillon
- Born
- Died
- (aged 83)
- Birthplace
- Hope, Arkansas, USA
- Credits
- 55 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
7.3
Movie
8.0
TV
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
7.7
Movie
Magnolia
7.2
Movie
A Christmas Story
7.2
Movie
Reign Over Me
7.5
Movie
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
6.1
Movie
Harry and the Hendersons
7.2
Movie
The Muppet Movie
7.5
TV
Bonanza
4.6
Movie
Captain America
6.8
Movie
Slap Shot
6.6
Movie
The Prince of Tides
7.7
TV
The Twilight Zone
6.6
Movie
Absence of Malice
6.5
Movie
F.I.S.T.
6.4
Movie
How to Make an American Quilt
6.8
TV
CHiPs
7.3
TV
The Jeffersons
Acting credits 55
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Hal Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2007 | Heartland TV | Janet Jacobs (3 ep) |
| 2007 | Reign Over Me Film | Ginger Timpleman |
| 2005 | Adam & Steve Film | Dottie |
| 2004 | Debating Robert Lee Film | Mrs. Lee |
| 2003 | The Lyon's Den TV | (1 ep) |
| 2003 | A Painted House Film | Gran Chandler |
| 2002 | Cowboy Up Film | Rose Braxton |
| 2001 | The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' Film | Self |
| 1999 | Magnolia Film | Rose Gator |
| 1999 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit TV | Jenny Rogers (1 ep) |
| 1999 | Judging Amy TV | Violet Loomis (1 ep) |
| 1998 | The Effects of Magic Film | Mom |
| 1997 | Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas Film | Mrs. Parker (archive footage) |
| 1996 | Entertaining Angels: The Dorothy Day Story Film | Sister Aloysius |
| 1995 | How to Make an American Quilt Film | Mrs. Darling |
| 1995 | To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar Film | Merna |
| 1995 | Naomi & Wynonna: Love Can Build a Bridge Film | Polly Judd |
| 1994 | Sioux City Film | Leah Goldman |
| 1994 | State of Emergency Film | Betty Anderson |
| 1994 | Confessions: Two Faces of Evil Film | Carol Mothershed |
| 1993 | Judgment Day: The John List Story Film | Eleanor |
| 1992 | Picket Fences TV | Mrs. Klausner (1 ep) |
| 1991 | The Prince of Tides Film | Savannah Wingo |
| 1990 | Captain America Film | Mrs. Rogers |
| 1989 | Staying Together Film | Eileen McDermott |
| 1989 | Spontaneous Combustion Film | Nina |
| 1989 | Nightbreaker Film | Paula Brown |
| 1988 | Shattered Innocence Film | Sharon Anderson |
| 1987 | Harry and the Hendersons Film | Nancy Henderson |
| 1986 | Shattered Spirits Film | Joyce Mollencamp |
| 1985 | The Twilight Zone TV | (segment "A Little Peace and Quiet") (1 ep) |
| 1985 | Space TV | Rachel Mott (5 ep) |
| 1984 | Songwriter Film | Honey Carder |
| 1983 | Right of Way Film | Ruda Dwyer |
| 1983 | A Christmas Story Film | Mother |
| 1981 | Absence of Malice Film | Teresa Perrone |
| 1981 | Hellinger's Law Film | Anne Gronouski |
| 1981 | Fallen Angel Film | Sherry Phillips |
| 1980 | The Shadow Box Film | Agnes |
| 1980 | Marriage Is Alive and Well Film | Jeannie |
| 1979 | The Muppet Movie Film | Woman with Balloon |
| 1978 | The Critical List TV | Dr. Kris Lassiter (2 ep) |
| 1978 | F.I.S.T. Film | Anna Zarinkas |
| 1977 | Close Encounters of the Third Kind Film | Jillian Guiler |
| 1977 | CHiPs TV | (1 ep) |
| 1977 | Enigma Film | Dora Herren |
| 1977 | Slap Shot Film | Suzanne Hanrahan |
| 1976 | Bound for Glory Film | Mary / Memphis Sue |
| 1975 | The Jeffersons TV | (1 ep) |
| 1969 | The April Fools Film | Leslie Hopkins |
| 1961 | The Defenders TV | Jeannie Birch (1 ep) |
| 1959 | Bonanza TV | Cissy Summers (1 ep) |
| 1959 | The Cry of Jazz Film | Faye |
| 1951 | Hallmark Hall of Fame TV | Gran Chandler (1 ep) |