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), Single...
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.
Movies (Cast)
Wild Things
Sunlight Jr.
My Bodyguard
Capone
Haunted Heart
Rock Dog
American Dreamer
Proxima
The House That Jack Built
There's Something About Mary
Golden Gate
Herbie Fully Loaded
In & Out
Deuces Wild
Target
Singles
Being Maria
Kansas
Loverboy
The Outsiders
Armored
Frankie Starlight
Running for Grace
Bad Country
A Kiss Before Dying
The Art of the Steal
Asteroid City
Nothing But the Truth
Drugstore Cowboy
City of Ghosts
Crash
Employee of the Month
Mr. Wonderful
Rumble Fish
Nimic
Beautiful Girls
The Big Town
One Night at McCool's
Land of Dreams
Girl Most Likely
Over the Edge
Pawn Shop Chronicles
Tex
To Die For
Native Son
The Saint of Fort Washington
Abby Singer
Bloodhounds of Broadway
Head Full of Honey
The Flamingo Kid
Going in Style
Takers
Grace of My Heart
Old Dogs
The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters