Melinda Dillon
Actor
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.
Melinda Dillon filmography
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Who is Melinda Dillon?+
Melinda Dillon was an American character actress known for her two Academy Award-nominated performances and her portrayal of the mother in the classic film A Christmas Story.
What is Melinda Dillon known for?+
She gained critical acclaim for her roles in Steven Spielberg's Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Absence of Malice, and the perennial holiday favorite A Christmas Story.






