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Matt Dillon Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1964-02-18

Birthplace:
New Rochelle, New York, USA

Credits:
102 Total Roles

Matt Dillon

Acting

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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

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2026 I Play Rocky MOVIE Frank Stallone Sr.
2026 The Fence MOVIE Horn
2025 Kerouac's Road: The Beat of a Nation MOVIE Self
2024 Haunted Heart MOVIE Max
2024 Being Maria MOVIE Marlon Brando
2023 Asteroid City MOVIE The Mechanic
2023 High Desert TV Denny
2022 American Dreamer MOVIE Dell
2022 Land of Dreams MOVIE Alan
2020 Capone MOVIE Johnny

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