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.

Known For

The Simpsons

as Louie (voice)

There's Something About Mary

as Pat Healy

Crash

as Officer John Ryan

Modern Family

as Robbie Sullivan

The House That Jack Built

as Jack

Going in Style

as Arlen Hamer

Herbie Fully Loaded

as Trip Murphy

Asteroid City

as The Mechanic

Wild Things

as Sam Lombardo

The Outsiders

as Dallas Winston