Actor profile
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.
82 Movies
20 TV Shows
1 In Production 103 Credits
Filmography
Movies & TV Shows
Roy's World: Barry Gifford's Chicago
28th February 2020
Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos
3rd September 2006 as Narrator (Voice)
The Making of Drugstore Cowboy
26th October 1999
Coming soon
I Play Rocky
13th November 2026 as Frank Stallone Sr.