Melinda Dillon

Melinda Dillon

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: Acting
  • Birthday: 1939-10-13
  • Place of Birth: Hope, Arkansas, USA
  • Also Known As: Melinda Rose Dillon