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.
Known For
Close Encounters of the T...
Jillian Guiler
Magnolia
Rose Gator
To Wong Foo, Thanks for E...
Merna
The Muppet Movie
Woman with Balloon
Harry and the Hendersons
Nancy Henderson
The Prince of Tides
Savannah Wingo
Slap Shot
Suzanne Hanrahan
A Christmas Story
Mother
Reign Over Me
Ginger Timpleman
How to Make an American Q...
Mrs. Darling