Actor

Melinda Dillon

1959–present1939–2023DramaComedyRomance

Chronicler of the Human Condition

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Known For

42 acting credits

as Rose Gator

Magnolia

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1999

Magnolia

as Jillian Guiler

Close Encounters of the Third Kind

as Jillian Guiler

1977

Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Filmography

2019HalSelf (archive footage)6.6 2007Reign Over MeGinger Timpleman7.2 2005Adam & SteveDottie5.5 2004Debating Robert LeeMrs. Lee6.5 2003A Painted HouseGran Chandler7.1 2002Cowboy UpRose Braxton6.0

About

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.

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