LOADING
Actor
Melinda Dillon
Melinda Rose Dillon (October 13, 1939 - January 9, 2023) was a twice Oscar nominated American actress.
Born October 13, 1939† January 9, 2023 Hope, Arkansas, USA1 movie on MoviHero
Explore movies WHERE TO START
Where to start
A selection of released films from our catalog, with the credited role to help you choose.
THE PERSON BEHIND THE ROLES
About 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.
GALLERY
Photos
Portraits of Melinda Dillon.
MOVIHERO CREDITS
Movies and roles
Explore 1 movie guide, credited roles and upcoming releases.
Movies on MoviHero 1
Showing 1 of 1 credit
More film credits 41 additional titles
These credits do not currently have a MoviHero movie guide. Use the filters to separate released and upcoming work.
Showing 8 of 41 credits
- 2019HalSelf (archive footage)
- 2007Reign Over MeGinger Timpleman
- 2005Adam & SteveDottie
- 2004Debating Robert LeeMrs. Lee
- 2003A Painted HouseGran Chandler
- 2002Cowboy UpRose Braxton
- 2001The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'Self
- 1999MagnoliaRose Gator
- 1998The Effects of MagicMom
- 1997Christmas Unwrapped: The History of ChristmasMrs. Parker (archive footage)
- 1996Entertaining Angels: The Dorothy Day StorySister Aloysius
- 1995How to Make an American QuiltMrs. Darling
- 1995To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie NewmarMerna
- 1995Naomi & Wynonna: Love Can Build a BridgePolly Judd
- 1994Sioux CityLeah Goldman
- 1994State of EmergencyBetty Anderson
- 1994Confessions: Two Faces of EvilCarol Mothershed
- 1993Judgment Day: The John List StoryEleanor
- 1991The Prince of TidesSavannah Wingo
- 1990Captain AmericaMrs. Rogers
- 1989Staying TogetherEileen McDermott
- 1989Spontaneous CombustionNina
- 1989NightbreakerPaula Brown
- 1988Shattered InnocenceSharon Anderson
- 1987Harry and the HendersonsNancy Henderson
- 1986Shattered SpiritsJoyce Mollencamp
- 1984SongwriterHoney Carder
- 1983Right of WayRuda Dwyer
- 1983A Christmas StoryMother
- 1981Absence of MaliceTeresa Perrone
- 1981Hellinger's LawAnne Gronouski
- 1981Fallen AngelSherry Phillips
- 1980The Shadow BoxAgnes
- 1980Marriage Is Alive and WellJeannie
- 1979The Muppet MovieWoman with Balloon
- 1978F.I.S.T.Anna Zarinkas
- 1977EnigmaDora Herren
- 1977Slap ShotSuzanne Hanrahan
- 1976Bound for GloryMary / Memphis Sue
- 1969The April FoolsLeslie Hopkins
- 1959The Cry of JazzFaye
CONNECTED THROUGH MOVIES
Shared credits
Discover the people who share these films.
Actor
Adrienne Campbell
1 shared film on MoviHeroActor
Bob Balaban
1 shared film on MoviHeroActor
Cary Guffey
1 shared film on MoviHeroActor