Portrait of Melinda Dillon

Melinda Dillon

Bio: 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
Born: Fri, Oct 13 1939
Birthplace: Hope, Arkansas, USA

Death: Mon, Jan 09 2023
Melinda Dillon is 83 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

Poster of Hal
Hal
Melinda Dillon was
79 in Hal
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Mar 28 2019
Poster of Reign Over Me
Reign Over Me
Melinda Dillon was
67 in Reign Over Me
as 'Ginger Timpleman'.
Thu, Mar 22 2007
Poster of Adam & Steve
Adam & Steve
Melinda Dillon was
65 in Adam & Steve
as 'Dottie'.
Sun, Apr 24 2005
Poster of Debating Robert Lee
Debating Robert Lee
Melinda Dillon was
64 in Debating Robert Lee
as 'Mrs. Lee'.
Fri, Sep 17 2004
Poster of A Painted House
A Painted House
Melinda Dillon was
63 in A Painted House
as 'Gran Chandler'.
Sun, Apr 27 2003
Poster of Cowboy Up
Cowboy Up
Melinda Dillon was
62 in Cowboy Up
as 'Rose Braxton'.
Tue, Sep 03 2002
Poster of The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'
The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'
Melinda Dillon was
61 in The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 08 2001
Poster of Magnolia
Magnolia
Melinda Dillon was
60 in Magnolia
as 'Rose Gator'.
Fri, Dec 10 1999
Poster of The Effects of Magic
The Effects of Magic
Melinda Dillon was
58 in The Effects of Magic
as ''.
Mon, Sep 28 1998
Poster of Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
Melinda Dillon was
58 in Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
as 'Mrs. Parker (archive footage)'.
Mon, Dec 01 1997
Poster of Entertaining Angels: The Dorothy Day Story
Entertaining Angels: The Dorothy Day Story
Melinda Dillon was
56 in Entertaining Angels: The Dorothy Day Story
as 'Sister Aloysius'.
Fri, Sep 27 1996
Poster of How to Make an American Quilt
How to Make an American Quilt
Melinda Dillon was
55 in How to Make an American Quilt
as 'Mrs. Darling'.
Fri, Oct 06 1995
Poster of To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
Melinda Dillon was
55 in To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
as 'Merna'.
Thu, Sep 07 1995
Poster of Naomi & Wynonna: Love Can Build a Bridge
Naomi & Wynonna: Love Can Build a Bridge
Melinda Dillon was
55 in Naomi & Wynonna: Love Can Build a Bridge
as 'Polly Judd'.
Sun, May 14 1995
Poster of Sioux City
Sioux City
Melinda Dillon was
54 in Sioux City
as 'Leah Goldman'.
Fri, Apr 01 1994
Poster of State of Emergency
State of Emergency
Melinda Dillon was
54 in State of Emergency
as 'Betty Anderson'.
Mon, Feb 21 1994
Poster of Confessions: Two Faces of Evil
Confessions: Two Faces of Evil
Melinda Dillon was
54 in Confessions: Two Faces of Evil
as 'Carol Mothershed'.
Mon, Jan 17 1994
Poster of Judgment Day: The John List Story
Judgment Day: The John List Story
Melinda Dillon was
53 in Judgment Day: The John List Story
as 'Eleanor'.
Tue, Feb 23 1993
Poster of The Prince of Tides
The Prince of Tides
Melinda Dillon was
52 in The Prince of Tides
as 'Savannah Wingo'.
Wed, Dec 25 1991
Poster of Captain America
Captain America
Melinda Dillon was
51 in Captain America
as 'Mrs. Rogers'.
Fri, Dec 14 1990
Poster of Spontaneous Combustion
Spontaneous Combustion
Melinda Dillon was
50 in Spontaneous Combustion
as 'Nina'.
Fri, Feb 23 1990
Poster of Nightbreaker
Nightbreaker
Melinda Dillon was
49 in Nightbreaker
as 'Paula Brown'.
Wed, Mar 08 1989
Poster of Staying Together
Staying Together
Melinda Dillon was
49 in Staying Together
as 'Eileen McDermott'.
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Shattered Innocence
Shattered Innocence
Melinda Dillon was
48 in Shattered Innocence
as 'Sharon Anderson'.
Wed, Mar 09 1988
Poster of Harry and the Hendersons
Harry and the Hendersons
Melinda Dillon was
47 in Harry and the Hendersons
as 'Nancy Henderson'.
Fri, Jun 05 1987
Poster of Shattered Spirits
Shattered Spirits
Melinda Dillon was
46 in Shattered Spirits
as 'Joyce Mollencamp'.
Mon, Jan 06 1986
Poster of Songwriter
Songwriter
Melinda Dillon was
45 in Songwriter
as 'Honey Carder'.
Sun, Oct 14 1984
Poster of Right of Way
Right of Way
Melinda Dillon was
44 in Right of Way
as 'Ruda Dwyer'.
Mon, Nov 21 1983
Poster of A Christmas Story
A Christmas Story
Melinda Dillon was
44 in A Christmas Story
as 'Mrs. Parker'.
Fri, Nov 18 1983
Poster of Absence of Malice
Absence of Malice
Melinda Dillon was
42 in Absence of Malice
as 'Teresa Perrone'.
Thu, Nov 19 1981
Poster of Hellinger's Law
Hellinger's Law
Melinda Dillon was
41 in Hellinger's Law
as 'Anne Gronouski'.
Tue, Mar 10 1981
Poster of Fallen Angel
Fallen Angel
Melinda Dillon was
41 in Fallen Angel
as 'Sherry Phillips'.
Tue, Feb 24 1981
Poster of The Shadow Box
The Shadow Box
Melinda Dillon was
40 in The Shadow Box
as 'Agnes'.
Tue, Sep 30 1980
Poster of Marriage Is Alive and Well
Marriage Is Alive and Well
Melinda Dillon was
40 in Marriage Is Alive and Well
as 'Jeannie'.
Fri, Jan 25 1980
Poster of The Muppet Movie
The Muppet Movie
Melinda Dillon was
39 in The Muppet Movie
as 'Woman with Balloon'.
Fri, Jun 22 1979
Poster of F.I.S.T.
F.I.S.T.
Melinda Dillon was
38 in F.I.S.T.
as 'Anna Zarinkas'.
Wed, Apr 26 1978
Poster of Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Melinda Dillon was
38 in Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as 'Jillian Guiler'.
Wed, Dec 14 1977
Poster of Slap Shot
Slap Shot
Melinda Dillon was
37 in Slap Shot
as 'Suzanne Hanrahan'.
Fri, Feb 25 1977
Poster of Bound for Glory
Bound for Glory
Melinda Dillon was
37 in Bound for Glory
as 'Mary / Memphis Sue'.
Sun, Dec 05 1976
Poster of The April Fools
The April Fools
Melinda Dillon was
29 in The April Fools
as 'Leslie Hopkins'.
Wed, May 28 1969
Poster of The Cry of Jazz
The Cry of Jazz
Melinda Dillon was
19 in The Cry of Jazz
as 'Faye'.
Sun, Mar 22 1959

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Heartland
Heartland
Melinda Dillon was
67+ in Heartland
as ''.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 18 2007
Poster of The Lyon's Den
The Lyon's Den
Melinda Dillon was
63+ in The Lyon's Den
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 2003
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Melinda Dillon was
59+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as 'Jenny Rogers'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Judging Amy
Judging Amy
Melinda Dillon was
59+ in Judging Amy
as 'Violet Loomis'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1999
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Melinda Dillon was
45+ in The Twilight Zone
as ''.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1985
Poster of Space
Space
Melinda Dillon was
45+ in Space
as 'Rachel Mott'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 14 1985
Poster of The Critical List
The Critical List
Melinda Dillon was
38+ in The Critical List
as 'Dr. Kris Lassiter'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1978
Poster of CHiPs
CHiPs
Melinda Dillon was
37+ in CHiPs
as ''.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 1977
Poster of The Jeffersons
The Jeffersons
Melinda Dillon was
35+ in The Jeffersons
as ''.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 18 1975
Poster of The Defenders
The Defenders
Melinda Dillon was
21+ in The Defenders
as 'Jeannie Birch'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1961
Poster of Bonanza
Bonanza
Melinda Dillon was
19+ in Bonanza
as 'Cissy Summers'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Melinda Dillon was
12+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame
as 'Gran Chandler'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951