Melinda Dillon
Actor

Melinda Dillon

Melinda Dillon is credited on 26 movies and 8 TV shows, best known by TMDB votes for Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Magnolia.

Born October 13, 1939 in Hope, Arkansas, USA; died January 9, 2023.

Filmography · 34 titles

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About 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.

Biography from TMDB, written by its community.

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