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Matt Dillon

Matt Dillon

Acting1964New Rochelle, New York, USA

Biography

Matthew Raymond "Matt" Dillon (born February 18, 1964) is an American actor and film director. He began his acting career in the late 1970s and quickly rose to fame as a teenage idol in the 1980s. Dillon made his feature film debut in Over the Edge (1979) and gained recognition with roles in My Bodyguard (1980), Little Darlings (1980), and The Outsiders (1983).

As his career progressed, he took on more diverse roles, starring in critically acclaimed films such as Drugstore Cowboy (1989), Singles (1992), There's Something About Mary (1998), and Crash (2004), for which he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

Beyond acting, Dillon made his directorial debut with City of Ghosts (2002) and has continued to work in film and television, including starring in the series Wayward Pines (2015). His career spans decades, showcasing his versatility in both dramatic and comedic roles.

Acting History

2026
The Fence
as Horn
2024
Being Maria
as Marlon Brando
Haunted Heart
Executive Producer
2023
Asteroid City
as The Mechanic
High Desert
TVas Denny
2020
Capone
as Johnny
Nimic
as Father
2017
Going in Style
as Arlen Hamer
2016
Rock Dog
as Trey (voice)
Quotidien
TVas Self - Guest
2015
Wayward Pines
TVas Ethan Burke10 eps
2014
Bad Country
as Jesse Weiland
2013
Hustlers
as Richard
The Art of the Steal
as Nicky Calhoun
Sunlight Jr.
as Richie
2012
2011
Modern Family
TVas Robbie Sullivan1 eps
2010
Takers
as Jack Welles
2009
Armored
as Mike Cochrane
Old Dogs
as Yancy Devlin
2008
Nothing But the Truth
as Patton Dubois
2007
The Simpsons
TVas Louie (voice)1 eps
2005
Loverboy
as Mark
Factotum
as Henry Chinaski
Herbie Fully Loaded
as Trip Murphy
Crash
as Officer John Ryan
2004
Employee of the Month
as David Walsh
2003
Abby Singer
as Matt Dillon (uncredited)
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
TVas Self - Guest
2002
1998
Wild Things
as Sam Lombardo
1997
Pitch
as Self
In & Out
as Cameron Drake
Leute heute
TVas Self
The View
TVas Self
Oz
TVDirector
1996
Beautiful Girls
as Tommy "Birdman" Rowland
Grace of My Heart
as Jay Phillips
1995
Frankie Starlight
as Terry Klout
To Die For
as Larry Maretto
The Oscars
TVas Self3 eps
1994
Golden Gate
as Agent Kevin David Walker
1991
A Kiss Before Dying
as Jonathan Corliss
Fishing with John
TVas Self1 eps
1988
Kansas
as Doyle Kennedy
1986
1985
Target
as Chris Lloyd
Rebel
as Rebel
1984
The Flamingo Kid
as Jeffrey Willis
1983
The Outsiders
as Dallas Winston
Rumble Fish
as Rusty James
1982
Liar's Moon
as Andrew Jackson "Jack" Duncan
Tex
as Tex McCormick
1980
My Bodyguard
as Melvin Moody
1979
Over the Edge
as Richie
1975
Saturday Night Live
TVas Self - Host

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
2/18/1964(62 years old)
Place of Birth
New Rochelle, New York, USA
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