About
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...
Known for
The SimpsonsSeries • 1989
Modern FamilySeries • 2009
American PlayhouseSeries • 1982
OzSeries • 1997
Wayward PinesSeries • 2015
Asteroid CityMovie • 2023
There's Something About MaryMovie • 1998
Going in StyleMovie • 2017
Herbie Fully LoadedMovie • 2005
CrashMovie • 2005
The House That Jack BuiltMovie • 2018
The OutsidersMovie • 1983
Wild ThingsMovie • 1998
ArmoredMovie • 2009
High DesertSeries • 2023
You, Me and DupreeMovie • 2006
Rumble FishMovie • 1983
The Art of the StealMovie • 2013
In & OutMovie • 1997
Old DogsMovie • 2009
TakersMovie • 2010
Beautiful GirlsMovie • 1996
To Die ForMovie • 1995
SinglesMovie • 1992