Matt Dillon
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.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1964-02-18 · New Rochelle, New York, USA
Known for
- The Simpsons (1989) — Louie (voice)
- There's Something About Mary (1998) — Pat Healy
- Crash (2005) — Officer John Ryan
- Modern Family (2009) — Robbie Sullivan
- The House That Jack Built (2018) — Jack
- Going in Style (2017) — Arlen Hamer
- Asteroid City (2023) — The Mechanic
- Herbie Fully Loaded (2005) — Trip Murphy
- Wild Things (1998) — Sam Lombardo
- The Outsiders (1983) — Dallas Winston
- You, Me and Dupree (2006) — Carl
- Takers (2010) — Jack Welles
- Wayward Pines (2015) — Ethan Burke
- To Die For (1995) — Larry Maretto
- Oz (1997) — Director
- Old Dogs (2009) — Yancy Devlin