Melinda Dillon
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Magnolia
as Rose Gator
1999
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
as Jillian Guiler
1977
A Christmas Story
as Mother
1983
Reign Over Me
as Ginger Timpleman
2007
The Prince of Tides
as Savannah Wingo
1991
How to Make an American Quilt
as Mrs. Darling
1995
Confessions: Two Faces of Evil
as Carol Mothershed
1994
Harry and the Hendersons
as Nancy Henderson
1987
Staying Together
as Eileen McDermott
1989
F.I.S.T.
as Anna Zarinkas
1978
Captain America
as Mrs. Rogers
1990
Bound for Glory
as Mary / Memphis Sue
1976
A Painted House
as Gran Chandler
2003
Adam & Steve
as Dottie
2005
Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
as Mrs. Parker (archive footage)
1997
Absence of Malice
as Teresa Perrone
1981
Songwriter
as Honey Carder
1984
The April Fools
as Leslie Hopkins
1969
Cowboy Up
as Rose Braxton
2002
Fallen Angel
as Sherry Phillips
1981
TV Appearances
CHiPs
1977
Judging Amy
as Violet Loomis
1999
The Twilight Zone
as (segment "A Little Peace and Quiet")
1985
The Jeffersons
1975
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Jenny Rogers
1999
Heartland
as Janet Jacobs
2007
Hallmark Hall of Fame
as Gran Chandler
1951
The Lyon's Den
2003
The Defenders
as Jeannie Birch
1961
Bonanza
as Cissy Summers
1959
Space
as Rachel Mott
1985
The Critical List
as Dr. Kris Lassiter
1978