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MATT DILLON

Actor
BORN February 18, 1964
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HEIGHT 5'9" (1.75 m)
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NATIONALITY American
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YEARS ACTIVE 1979 – Present
MATT DILLON

👤 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.

🗉 QUICK FACTS

  • Nick Name Matt
  • Born February 18, 1964
  • Height 5'9" (1.75 m)
  • Nationality American
  • Citizenship American
  • Education Studied Dramatic Arts / Private performance training
  • Current Status Active (Recently in Being Maria, Haunted Heart)
  • Years Active 1979 – Present
  • Occupation Actor
  • Family Background Private Family Background
  • Early Career He began his acting career in the late 1970s and quickly rose to fame as a teenage idol in the 1980s.
  • Partner Private
  • Children 2
  • Social

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