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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Who is Matt Dillon?+
Matt Dillon is an American actor and director who emerged as a prominent teenage star in the 1980s before establishing a decades-long career in both independent and mainstream film.
What is Matt Dillon known for?+
He is widely recognized for his breakthrough roles in The Outsiders and Drugstore Cowboy, as well as his performances in There's Something About Mary and his Academy Award-nominated role in Crash.
What kind of work does Matt Dillon make?+
He is known for his versatility, moving seamlessly between mainstream comedy, gritty crime dramas, and challenging, darker collaborations like The House That Jack Built.
