Melinda Dillon was an American actress born on October 13, 1939, in Hope, Arkansas. She gained prominence with her role in 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' (1977), earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Dillon is also well-known for her performance in 'A Christmas Story' (1983) as the mother, Mrs. Parker. Her career spanned several decades, with notable performances both on stage and in film. Dillon passed away on January 9, 2023.
A CHRISTMAS STORY
A Christmas Story is a classic holiday film that follows young Ralphie Parker as he dreams of getting a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. Set in the...
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND
Close Encounters of the Third Kind is a science fiction film that explores the theme of extraterrestrial life and human interaction with it. The story...
COWBOY UP
Cowboy Up is a drama film that delves into the intense and dangerous world of rodeo bull riding. The story follows two brothers, Ely and Hank Braxton,...
ABSENCE OF MALICE
Absence of Malice is a 1981 drama film directed by Sydney Pollack. The story follows a man who becomes the target of a prosecutor's investigation into...
HARRY AND THE HENDERSONS
Harry and the Hendersons is a heartwarming comedy about the Henderson family who accidentally hit a Sasquatch with their car on a hunting trip. They...