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.
Acted in 53
2000s
- 2007
Heartland
Janet Jacobs · 3 episodes
- 2005
Adam & Steve
Dottie
- 2004
Debating Robert Lee
Mrs. Lee
- 2003
A Painted House
Gran Chandler
- 2002
Cowboy Up
Rose Braxton
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
The Effects of Magic
Mom
- 1997
Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
Mrs. Parker (archive footage)
- 1996
Entertaining Angels: The Dorothy Day Story
Sister Aloysius
- 1995
Naomi & Wynonna: Love Can Build a Bridge
Polly Judd
- 1994
State of Emergency
Betty Anderson
- 1993
Judgment Day: The John List Story
Eleanor
- 1992
- 1991
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
Staying Together
Eileen McDermott
- 1988
Shattered Innocence
Sharon Anderson
- 1987
- 1986
- 1985
Space
Rachel Mott · 5 episodes
- 1984
Songwriter
Honey Carder
- 1983
- 1981
Hellinger's Law
Anne Gronouski
- 1980
The Shadow Box
Agnes
Marriage Is Alive and Well
Jeannie
1970s
- 1979
- 1978
The Critical List
Dr. Kris Lassiter · 2 episodes
F.I.S.T.
Anna Zarinkas
- 1977
Enigma
Dora Herren
- 1976
Bound for Glory
Mary / Memphis Sue
- 1975
1960s
- 1969
The April Fools
Leslie Hopkins
- 1961
1950s
- 1959
The Cry of Jazz
Faye
- 1951
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Gran Chandler · 1 episode
Appearances2
2010s
- 2019
Hal
Self (archive footage)
2000s
- 2001
The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'
Self