1978 Convoy: Where Are They Now?  Ali MacGraw is an American actress who rose to fame in the 1970s after her breakout role in the film "Love Story" opposite Ryan O'Neal. While she is best known for her work in dramatic films, MacGraw surprised many when she took on a role in the 1978 action-comedy "Convoy." In "Convoy," MacGraw plays Melissa, a photographer who joins a group of truckers as they flee from the law in a convoy across the country. The film was directed by Sam Peckinpah and based on the country music song "Convoy" by C.W. McCall. MacGraw's role in "Convoy" was a departure from her previous work, which had focused on more serious dramas. However, she embraced the opportunity to try something new and worked hard to prepare for the role. In an interview with the Los Angeles Times at the time, she said, "I don't want to be perceived as being the young, naive girl of 'Love Story' forever. I w