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.

Notable Roles

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Magnolia

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Close Encounters of the Third Kind

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A Christmas Story

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Reign Over Me

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The Prince of Tides

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How to Make an American Quilt

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Confessions: Two Faces of Evil

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Harry and the Hendersons

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Staying Together

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F.I.S.T.

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Captain America

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Bound for Glory

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A Painted House

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Adam & Steve

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Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas

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Absence of Malice

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Songwriter

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The April Fools