Melinda Dillon

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's screen work to date leans strongly toward Drama and Comedy, a consistent thread across her credits so far.

Melinda Dillon's most notable role to date came in Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), where she played Jillian Guiler. She also appeared in Magnolia (1999) as Rose Gator. Most recently appeared in A Christmas Story (1983) as Mother.

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