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.

Known For

Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Jillian Guiler

Magnolia

Rose Gator

The Muppet Movie

Woman with Balloon

To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar

Merna

Reign Over Me

Ginger Timpleman

Harry and the Hendersons

Nancy Henderson

A Christmas Story

Mother

How to Make an American Quilt

Mrs. Darling