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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

1999
Magnolia

as Rose Gator

Movie
1995
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar

as Merna

Movie
1983
A Christmas Story

as Mother

Movie
1977
Close Encounters of the Third Kind

as Jillian Guiler

Movie