Matt Dillon
Acting
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.
Born: February 18, 1964
Place of Birth: New Rochelle, New York, USA
Known For
Teen Choice Awards
The Teen Choice Awards is a teen awards show presented annually by Fox. The first awards were held in 1999. The program honors the year's biggest achievements in music, movies, sports, television, fashion and more, as voted on by teens aged 13–19. The program features a number of celebrities and also musical performers. The winners are awarded with authentic mini size (182 cm) surfboards designed with a summertime theme. The ceremony has created spin-off teen awards on YouTube.
The Simpsons
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
Night of 100 Stars II
This special is the second "Night of 100 Stars" to benefit The Actors Fund of America. Edited from a seven-hour live entertainment marathon that was taped February 17, 1985, at New York's Radio City Music Hall, this sequel to the 1982 "Night of 100 Stars" special features 288 celebrities.
Modern Family
The Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan is a wonderfully large and blended family. They give us an honest and often hilarious look into the sometimes warm, sometimes twisted, embrace of the modern family.
Fishing with John
Musician John Lurie knows nothing about fishing, but that doesn't stop him from embarking on fishing in exotic locations with friends.
Madonna: The Video Collection 93:99
A collection of Madonna's favorite videos from 1993-1999. Contains the 14 videos: Bad Girl, Fever, Rain, Secret, Take A Bow, Bedtime Story, Human Nature, Love Don't Live Here Anymore, Frozen, Ray Of Light, Drowned World, The Power of Goodbye, Nothing Really Matters, and Beautiful Stranger.
Inside the Actors Studio
James Lipton sits down with some of the world's most accomplished actors and directors for penetrating, fascinating interviews.
Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten
As the front man of the Clash from 1977 onwards, Joe Strummer changed people's lives forever. Four years after his death, his influence reaches out around the world, more strongly now than ever before. In "The Future Is Unwritten", from British film director Julien Temple, Joe Strummer is revealed not just as a legend or musician, but as a true communicator of our times. Drawing on both a shared punk history and the close personal friendship which developed over the last years of Joe's life, Julien Temple's film is a celebration of Joe Strummer - before, during and after the Clash.
Crash
In post-Sept. 11 Los Angeles, tensions erupt when the lives of a Brentwood housewife, her district attorney husband, a Persian shopkeeper, two cops, a pair of carjackers and a Korean couple converge during a 36-hour period.
The Story of 'Fairytale of New York'
A look at the creation of The Pogues' song "Fairytale of New York".
Filmography
as Frank Stallone Sr.
as Horn
as Max
as Marlon Brando
as The Mechanic
as Denny
as Dell
as Alan
as Johnny
as Father
as Mike Shannon
as Nick
as Jack
as Doc
as Narrator (voice)
as Arlen Hamer
as Self - Guest
as Trey (voice)
as Ethan Burke
as Jesse Weiland
as Self
as Nicky Calhoun
as Richard
as Richie
as George
as Jack Welles
as Mike Cochrane
as Yancy Devlin
as Robbie Sullivan
as Patton Dubois
as Self
as Narrator (Voice)
as Carl
as Self (archive footage)
as Trip Murphy
as Officer John Ryan
as Henry Chinaski
as Mark
as David Walsh
as Matt Dillon (uncredited)
as Self
as Self
as Self
as Self
as Jimmy
as Fritzy
as Randy
as Detective (segment "Bad Girl")
as Self
as Pat Healy
as Sam Lombardo
as Cameron Drake
as Self
as Self
as Dova
as Jay Phillips
as Self
as Tommy "Birdman" Rowland
as Terry Klout
as Larry Maretto
as Self
as Agent Kevin David Walker
as Matthew
as Gus
as Self - Guest
as Cliff Poncier
as Self
as Jonathan Corliss
as Louie (voice)
as Regret
as Bob
as Doyle Kennedy
as Mike (voice)
as J.C. Cullen
as Jan
as Rebel
as Chris Lloyd
as Self
as Jeffrey Willis
as Rusty James
as Dallas Winston
as Tex McCormick
as Andrew Jackson "Jack" Duncan
as Himself
as Melvin Moody
as Randy
as Richie
as Self
as Self - Host
as Self