Acting
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.
Filmography
Hal
Film · 2019
Reign Over Me
Film · 2007
Heartland
Series · 2007
Adam & Steve
Film · 2005
Debating Robert Lee
Film · 2004
A Painted House
Film · 2003
The Lyon's Den
Series · 2003
Cowboy Up
Film · 2002
The Making of 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'
Film · 2001
Magnolia
Film · 1999
Judging Amy
Series · 1999
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Series · 1999
The Effects of Magic
Film · 1998
Christmas Unwrapped: The History of Christmas
Film · 1997
Entertaining Angels: The Dorothy Day Story
Film · 1996
How to Make an American Quilt
Film · 1995
Naomi & Wynonna: Love Can Build a Bridge
Film · 1995
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
Film · 1995
Confessions: Two Faces of Evil
Film · 1994
State of Emergency
Film · 1994
Sioux City
Film · 1994
Judgment Day: The John List Story
Film · 1993
Picket Fences
Series · 1992
The Prince of Tides
Film · 1991
Captain America
Film · 1990
Staying Together
Film · 1989
Nightbreaker
Film · 1989
Spontaneous Combustion
Film · 1989
Shattered Innocence
Film · 1988
Harry and the Hendersons
Film · 1987
Shattered Spirits
Film · 1986
The Twilight Zone
Series · 1985
Space
Series · 1985
Songwriter
Film · 1984
A Christmas Story
Film · 1983
Right of Way
Film · 1983
Absence of Malice
Film · 1981
Fallen Angel
Film · 1981
Hellinger's Law
Film · 1981
The Shadow Box
Film · 1980
Marriage Is Alive and Well
Film · 1980
The Muppet Movie
Film · 1979
F.I.S.T.
Film · 1978
The Critical List
Series · 1978
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Film · 1977
Slap Shot
Film · 1977
Enigma
Film · 1977
CHiPs
Series · 1977
Bound for Glory
Film · 1976
The Jeffersons
Series · 1975
The April Fools
Film · 1969
The Defenders
Series · 1961
The Cry of Jazz
Film · 1959
Bonanza
Series · 1959
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Series · 1951