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.
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Credits
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An Ocean Apart Future★ NR
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The Cry of the Guards FutureHorn★ NR
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Self★ NR
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Haunted Heart 2024Max★ 5.7
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Being Maria 2024Marlon Brando★ 6.4
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Asteroid City 2023The Mechanic★ 6.5
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High Desert 2023Denny★ 6.5
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American Dreamer 2022Dell★ 5.8
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Land of Dreams 2022Alan★ 4.6
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Capone 2020Johnny★ 5
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★ 6
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Nimic 2020Father★ 6.6
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Proxima 2019Mike Shannon★ 6.3
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Head Full of Honey 2018Nick★ 6.2
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Running for Grace 2018Doc★ 6.6
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Jack★ 7.1
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Narrator (voice)★ NR
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Going in Style 2017Arlen Hamer★ 6.7
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Uncle Howard 2017Self (archive footage)★ 6.5
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Rock Dog 2016Trey (voice)★ 6.2
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Wayward Pines 2015Ethan Burke★ 6.9
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Bad Country 2014Jesse Weiland★ 5.5
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Larry Maretto (archive footage)★ 6.1
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The Art of the Steal 2013Nicky Calhoun★ 6.2
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Pawn Shop Chronicles 2013Richard★ 5.8
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Sunlight Jr. 2013Richie★ 5.2
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Girl Most Likely 2012George★ 5.6
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Takers 2010Jack Welles★ 6.2
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Armored 2009Mike Cochrane★ 5.7
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Old Dogs 2009Yancy Devlin★ 5.5
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Modern Family 2009Robbie Sullivan★ 7.9
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Patton Dubois★ 7
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Self★ 7.2
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Self★ 6.8
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You, Me and Dupree 2006Carl★ 5.6
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Narrator (Voice)★ 7.1
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Self★ 7.2
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Self★ NR
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Herbie Fully Loaded 2005Trip Murphy★ 5.8
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Crash 2005Officer John Ryan★ 7.2
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Factotum 2005Henry Chinaski★ 6.2
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Loverboy 2005Mark★ 5
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David Walsh★ 5.7
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Abby Singer 2003Matt Dillon (uncredited)★ 4.5
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Self★ 6.7
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Rockets Redglare! 2003Self★ 6
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City of Ghosts 2002Jimmy★ 5.9
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Deuces Wild 2002Fritzy★ 5.7
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Randy★ 5.9
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Detective (segment "Bad Girl")★ 7.5
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Teen Choice Awards 1999Self - Nominee★ 10
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Pat Healy★ 6.6
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Wild Things 1998Sam Lombardo★ 6.4
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In & Out 1997Cameron Drake★ 6.5
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Pitch 1997Self★ 6.3
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Albino Alligator 1997Dova★ 5.7
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Grace of My Heart 1996Jay Phillips★ 6.3
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Beautiful Girls 1996Tommy "Birdman" Rowland★ 6.7
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Frankie Starlight 1995Terry Klout★ 5.3
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To Die For 1995Larry Maretto★ 6.6
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Golden Gate 1994Agent Kevin David Walker★ 4
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Matthew★ 6.6
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Mr. Wonderful 1993Gus★ 5.8
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Singles 1992Cliff Poncier★ 6.4
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Fishing with John 1991Self★ 7.5
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Eddie★ 4
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A Kiss Before Dying 1991Jonathan Corliss★ 5.6
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The Simpsons 1989Louie (voice)★ 8
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Regret★ 5.7
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Drugstore Cowboy 1989Bob★ 7.1
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Kansas 1988Doyle Kennedy★ 5.2
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Mike (voice)★ 7.1
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The Big Town 1987J.C. Cullen★ 5.5
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Native Son 1986Jan★ 5.6
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Rebel 1985Rebel★ 5.5
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Target 1985Chris Lloyd★ 5.9
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Self★ 8
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The Flamingo Kid 1984Jeffrey Willis★ 6
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Rumble Fish 1983Rusty James★ 7
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The Outsiders 1983Dallas Winston★ 7.2
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Tex 1982Tex McCormick★ 6.2
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Ralph★ 6
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Liar's Moon 1982Andrew Jackson "Jack" Duncan★ 5.2
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Wild Rides 1982Himself★ NR
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My Bodyguard 1980Melvin Moody★ 6.3
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Little Darlings 1980Randy★ 6.5
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Over the Edge 1979Richie★ 7.2
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The Oscars 1953Self★ 6.9