Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
February 18, 1964
Place of Birth:
New Rochelle, New York, USA
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Matt Dillon
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.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | High Desert | Denny |
| 2016 | Quotidien | Self - Guest |
| 2015 | Wayward Pines | Ethan Burke |
| 2014 | Late Night with Seth Meyers | Self |
| 2009 | Modern Family | Robbie Sullivan |
| 2003 | The Ellen DeGeneres Show | Self |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Self |
| 1999 | Teen Choice Awards | Self - Nominee |
| 1997 | The View | Self |
| 1997 | Leute heute | Self |
| 1996 | The Daily Show | Self |
| 1994 | Inside the Actors Studio | Self |
| 1993 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien | Self - Guest |
| 1992 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | |
| 1991 | Fishing with John | Self |
| 1989 | The Simpsons | Louie (voice) |
| 1976 | Domenica In | Self |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live | Self - Host |
| 1953 | The Oscars | Self |