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Melinda Dillon

Melinda Dillon

Melinda Dillon

Known for: Acting

Biography: 1939-10-13

Deathday: 2023-01-09 (83 years old)

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.

Filmography

all 57

Movies 44

TV Shows 13

self 3

Self (archive footage)

Hal

Hal (2019)

Heartland

Heartland (2007)

Ginger Timpleman

Reign Over Me

Reign Over Me (2007)

Dottie

Adam & Steve

Adam & Steve (2005)

Mrs. Lee

Debating Robert Lee

Debating Robert Lee (2004)

The Lyon's Den

The Lyon's Den (2003)

Gran Chandler

A Painted House

A Painted House (2003)

Rose Braxton

Cowboy Up

Cowboy Up (2002)

Self

The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'

The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' (2001)

Self

That Moment: Magnolia Diary

That Moment: Magnolia Diary (2000)

Rose Gator

Magnolia

Magnolia (1999)

Jenny Rogers

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)

Violet Loomis

Judging Amy

Judging Amy (1999)

Mom

The Effects of Magic

The Effects of Magic (1998)

Mrs. Parker (archive footage)

Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas

Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas (1997)

Sister Aloysius

Entertaining Angels: The Dorothy Day Story

Entertaining Angels: The Dorothy Day Story (1996)

Mrs. Darling

How to Make an American Quilt

How to Make an American Quilt (1995)

Merna

To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar

To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995)

Polly Judd

Naomi & Wynonna: Love Can Build a Bridge

Naomi & Wynonna: Love Can Build a Bridge (1995)

Polly Judd

Naomi & Wynonna: Love Can Build a Bridge

Naomi & Wynonna: Love Can Build a Bridge (1995)

Leah Goldman

Sioux City

Sioux City (1994)

Betty Anderson

State of Emergency

State of Emergency (1994)

Carol Mothershed

Confessions: Two Faces of Evil

Confessions: Two Faces of Evil (1994)

Eleanor

Judgment Day: The John List Story

Judgment Day: The John List Story (1993)

Savannah Wingo

The Prince of Tides

The Prince of Tides (1991)

Mrs. Rogers

Captain America

Captain America (1990)

Nina

Spontaneous Combustion

Spontaneous Combustion (1990)

Eileen McDermott

Staying Together

Staying Together (1989)

Paula Brown

Nightbreaker

Nightbreaker (1989)

Sharon Anderson

Shattered Innocence

Shattered Innocence (1988)

Nancy Henderson

Harry and the Hendersons

Harry and the Hendersons (1987)

Joyce Mollencamp

Shattered Spirits

Shattered Spirits (1986)

(segment 'A Little Peace and Quiet')

The Twilight Zone

The Twilight Zone (1985)

Rachel Mott

Space

Space (1985)

Honey Carder

Songwriter

Songwriter (1984)

Ruda Dwyer

Right of Way

Right of Way (1983)

Mother

A Christmas Story

A Christmas Story (1983)

Dulcy

The Juggler of Notre Dame

The Juggler of Notre Dame (1982)

Teresa Perrone

Absence of Malice

Absence of Malice (1981)

Anne Gronouski

Hellinger's Law

Hellinger's Law (1981)

Sherry Phillips

Fallen Angel

Fallen Angel (1981)

Agnes

The Shadow Box

The Shadow Box (1980)

Jeannie

Marriage Is Alive and Well

Marriage Is Alive and Well (1980)

Woman with Balloon

The Muppet Movie

The Muppet Movie (1979)

Ann Hurley

Transplant

Transplant (1979)

Dr. Kris Lassiter

The Critical List

The Critical List (1978)

Anna Zarinkas

F.I.S.T.

F.I.S.T. (1978)

Jillian Guiler

Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)

CHiPs

CHiPs (1977)

Suzanne Hanrahan

Slap Shot

Slap Shot (1977)

Mary / Memphis Sue

Bound for Glory

Bound for Glory (1976)

The Jeffersons

The Jeffersons (1975)

Leslie Hopkins

The April Fools

The April Fools (1969)

Jeannie Birch

The Defenders

The Defenders (1961)

Cissy Summers

Bonanza

Bonanza (1959)

Faye

The Cry of Jazz

The Cry of Jazz (1959)

Gran Chandler

Hallmark Hall of Fame

Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)

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Melinda Dillon

Melinda Dillon

Melinda Dillon

Melinda Dillon

Information

Known For
Acting

Gender
Female

Birthday
1939-10-13

Deathday
2023-01-09 (83 years old)

Birth Name
Melinda Ruth Dillon

Birth Place
Hope, United States

Relationships
Richard Libertini (1963 - 1978)

Citizenships
United States

Also Known As
Melinda Rose Dillon, ملیندا دیلون

Awards
Theatre World Award

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Last updated: 2025-02-24

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4 Movies

2 TV Shows

Lynn Stalmaster

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Lynn Stalmaster worked together with Melinda Dillon in:

6 Movies

M. Emmet Walsh

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M. Emmet Walsh worked together with Melinda Dillon in:

4 Movies

2 TV Shows

Mike Fenton

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Mike Fenton worked together with Melinda Dillon in:

5 Movies

Jane Feinberg

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Jane Feinberg worked together with Melinda Dillon in:

5 Movies

Martin Sheen

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Martin Sheen worked together with Melinda Dillon in:

3 Movies

2 TV Shows

Beau Bridges

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Beau Bridges worked together with Melinda Dillon in:

2 Movies

3 TV Shows

Darren McGavin

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Darren McGavin worked together with Melinda Dillon in:

3 Movies

1 TV Show

Josef Sommer

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Josef Sommer worked together with Melinda Dillon in:

2 Movies

2 TV Shows

Ellen Burstyn

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Ellen Burstyn worked together with Melinda Dillon in:

1 Movie

3 TV Shows

James Coburn

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James Coburn worked together with Melinda Dillon in:

1 Movie

3 TV Shows

Rip Torn

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Rip Torn worked together with Melinda Dillon in:

2 Movies

2 TV Shows

Mae Whitman

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Mae Whitman worked together with Melinda Dillon in:

1 Movie

3 TV Shows

Lou Antonio

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Lou Antonio worked together with Melinda Dillon in:

4 TV Shows

Kate Nelligan

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Kate Nelligan worked together with Melinda Dillon in:

2 Movies

2 TV Shows

Leslie Nielsen

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Leslie Nielsen worked together with Melinda Dillon in:

3 TV Shows

Viola Davis

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Viola Davis worked together with Melinda Dillon in:

3 TV Shows

Keir Dullea

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Keir Dullea worked together with Melinda Dillon in:

3 TV Shows

Nancy Malone

Melinda Dillon

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Nancy Malone worked together with Melinda Dillon in:

3 TV Shows

Richard Kiley

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Richard Kiley worked together with Melinda Dillon in:

3 TV Shows

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