Actor
Matt Dillon
- Born: 18 February 1964, New Rochelle, New York, USA
- Estimated net worth: $40 million
Matt Dillon is an American actor known for his versatile performances in both dramatic and comedic roles. He gained fame with films like 'The Outsiders' and 'There's Something About Mary.' Dillon's career spans several decades, and he is recognized for his…
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About Matt Dillon
Matt Dillon is an American actor known for his versatile performances in both dramatic and comedic roles. He gained fame with films like 'The Outsiders' and 'There's Something About Mary.' Dillon's career spans several decades, and he is recognized for his distinctive voice and ability to portray complex characters.
- Born
- 18 February 1964, New Rochelle, New York, USA
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
- Children
- 1 child, Dillon Buckley
- Parents
- Mary Ellen Dillon, Paul Dillon
- Estimated net worth
- $40 million
Fun facts about Matt Dillon
- Matt Dillon originally aspired to be a musician before pursuing acting.
- He has a passion for photography and has exhibited his work in galleries.
Famous Matt Dillon quotes
“I want to be a part of something that is bigger than myself.”
“You can't be afraid to take a chance.”
“You know, I think I'm a good person.”
Matt Dillon: coming up
- I Play Rocky (Movie, Frank Stallone Sr.)6 November 2026
Credits and dates: TMDB.
Matt Dillon filmography
Cast (112)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | I Play Rocky Movie | Frank Stallone Sr. | |
| 2026 | The Fence Movie | Horn | 6.1 |
| 2025 | Kerouac's Road: The Beat of a Nation Movie | Self | 5.7 |
| 2024 | Haunted Heart Movie | Max | 6.0 |
| 2024 | Being Maria Movie | Marlon Brando | 6.4 |
| 2023 | Asteroid City Movie | The Mechanic | 6.5 |
| 2023 | High Desert TV | Denny | 6.6 |
| 2022 | American Dreamer Movie | Dell | 5.9 |
| 2022 | Land of Dreams Movie | Alan | 4.3 |
| 2022 | Mickey Rourke: Just Like a Man Movie | Unknown character | 5.0 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Capone Movie | Johnny | 5.1 |
| 2020 | Roy's World: Barry Gifford's Chicago Movie | Unknown character | 6.0 |
| 2020 | Nimic Movie | Father | 6.6 |
| 2019 | Proxima Movie | Mike Shannon | 6.2 |
| 2018 | Head Full of Honey Movie | Nick | 6.4 |
| 2018 | The House That Jack Built Movie | Jack | 7.1 |
| 2018 | Running for Grace Movie | Doc | 6.5 |
| 2017 | The Man Who Built Cambodia Movie | Narrator (voice) | |
| 2017 | Going in Style Movie | Arlen Hamer | 6.7 |
| 2016 | Quotidien TV | Self - Guest | 5.1 |
| 2016 | Rock Dog Movie | Trey (voice) | 6.3 |
| 2015 | Wayward Pines TV | Ethan Burke | 6.9 |
| 2014 | Bad Country Movie | Jesse Weiland | 5.5 |
| 2014 | Late Night with Seth Meyers TV | Self - Guest | 5.1 |
| 2013 | The Art of the Steal Movie | Nicky Calhoun | 6.2 |
| 2013 | Pawn Shop Chronicles Movie | Richard | 5.8 |
| 2013 | Sunlight Jr. Movie | Richie | 5.3 |
| 2012 | Girl Most Likely Movie | George | 5.6 |
| 2011 | Executing the Heist: The Making of 'Takers' Movie | Self | |
| 2011 | Takers: Take Action! Movie | Self | |
| 2010 | Takers Movie | Jack Welles | 6.3 |
| 2009 | Armored Movie | Mike Cochrane | 5.8 |
| 2009 | Old Dogs Movie | Yancy Devlin | 5.6 |
| 2009 | Modern Family TV | Robbie Sullivan | 7.9 |
| 2008 | Nothing But the Truth Movie | Patton Dubois | 6.9 |
| 2007 | Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten Movie | Self | 7.3 |
| 2006 | ...So Goes the Nation Movie | Self | 6.9 |
| 2006 | Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos Movie | Narrator (Voice) | 7.1 |
| 2006 | You, Me and Dupree Movie | Carl | 5.6 |
| 2005 | The Story of 'Fairytale of New York' Movie | Self | 7.6 |
| 2005 | Staying Gold: A Look Back at 'The Outsiders' Movie | Self | 9.0 |
| 2005 | On Location in Tulsa: The Making of 'Rumble Fish' Movie | Self (archive footage) | 8.0 |
| 2005 | Herbie Fully Loaded Movie | Trip Murphy | 5.8 |
| 2005 | Crash Movie | Officer John Ryan | 7.2 |
| 2005 | Factotum Movie | Henry Chinaski | 6.1 |
| 2005 | Loverboy Movie | Mark | 5.0 |
| 2004 | Employee of the Month Movie | David Walsh | 5.7 |
| 2003 | Abby Singer Movie | Matt Dillon (uncredited) | 6.8 |
| 2003 | The Ellen DeGeneres Show TV | Self | 5.6 |
| 2003 | Breakfast with Hunter Movie | Self | 6.8 |
| 2003 | Rockets Redglare! Movie | Self | 7.7 |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV | Self - Guest | 5.3 |
| 2002 | City of Ghosts Movie | Jimmy | 5.9 |
| 2002 | Deuces Wild Movie | Fritzy | 5.5 |
| 2001 | One Night at McCool's Movie | Randy | 5.9 |
| 1999 | Madonna: The Video Collection 93:99 Movie | Detective (segment "Bad Girl") | 7.7 |
| 1999 | The Making of Drugstore Cowboy Movie | Unknown character | |
| 1999 | Teen Choice Awards TV | Self | 9.1 |
| 1998 | There's Something About Mary Movie | Pat Healy | 6.6 |
| 1998 | Wild Things Movie | Sam Lombardo | 6.4 |
| 1997 | In & Out Movie | Cameron Drake | 6.5 |
| 1997 | Pitch Movie | Self | 6.5 |
| 1997 | The View TV | Self | 4.3 |
| 1997 | Leute heute TV | Self | 5.2 |
| 1997 | Albino Alligator Movie | Dova | 5.7 |
| 1996 | Grace of My Heart Movie | Jay Phillips | 6.0 |
| 1996 | The Daily Show TV | Self | 6.4 |
| 1996 | Beautiful Girls Movie | Tommy "Birdman" Rowland | 6.7 |
| 1995 | To Die For Movie | Larry Maretto | 6.6 |
| 1995 | Frankie Starlight Movie | Terry Klout | 5.3 |
| 1994 | Inside the Actors Studio TV | Self | |
| 1994 | Golden Gate Movie | Agent Kevin David Walker | 4.5 |
| 1993 | The Saint of Fort Washington Movie | Matthew | 6.6 |
| 1993 | Mr. Wonderful Movie | Gus | 5.6 |
| 1993 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien TV | Self - Guest | 7.3 |
| 1992 | Singles Movie | Cliff Poncier | 6.4 |
| 1992 | Blast 'Em Movie | Self (uncredited) | 7.0 |
| 1992 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno TV | Unknown character | 5.3 |
| 1991 | Fishing with John TV | Self | 7.6 |
| 1991 | Women & Men 2: In Love There Are No Rules Movie | Eddie Megeffin (segment 'Return to Kansas City') | 4.1 |
| 1991 | A Kiss Before Dying Movie | Jonathan Corliss | 5.6 |
| 1989 | The Simpsons TV | Louie (voice) | 8.0 |
| 1989 | Bloodhounds of Broadway Movie | Regret | 5.7 |
| 1989 | Drugstore Cowboy Movie | Bob | 7.1 |
| 1988 | Kansas Movie | Doyle Kennedy | 5.4 |
| 1987 | Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam Movie | Mike (voice) | 7.2 |
| 1987 | The Big Town Movie | J.C. Cullen | 5.6 |
| 1986 | Native Son Movie | Jan | 5.2 |
| 1985 | Rebel Movie | Rebel | 5.4 |
| 1985 | Target Movie | Chris Lloyd | 5.9 |
| 1985 | Night of 100 Stars II Movie | Self | 6.8 |
| 1984 | The Flamingo Kid Movie | Jeffrey Willis | 6.0 |
| 1983 | Rumble Fish Movie | Rusty James | 7.0 |
| 1983 | The Outsiders Movie | Dallas Winston | 7.2 |
| 1982 | Tex Movie | Tex McCormick | 6.1 |
| 1982 | The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters Movie | Ralph | 6.8 |
| 1982 | Liar's Moon Movie | Andrew Jackson "Jack" Duncan | 5.5 |
| 1982 | American Playhouse TV | FBI Agent Kevin David Walker | 6.6 |
| 1982 | American Playhouse TV | Regret | 6.6 |
| 1982 | American Playhouse TV | Jan Erlone | 6.6 |
| 1982 | American Playhouse TV | Ralph | 6.6 |
| 1982 | Wild Rides Movie | Himself | 7.5 |
| 1980 | My Bodyguard Movie | Melvin Moody | 6.4 |
| 1980 | Little Darlings Movie | Randy | 6.5 |
| 1979 | Over the Edge Movie | Richie | 7.1 |
| 1976 | Domenica In TV | Self | |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Self - Host | 6.9 |
| 1971 | Film '72 TV | Self | 5.1 |
| 1953 | The Oscars TV | Self | 7.1 |
| TBA | The Magnificent Seven TV | Chris Adams | |
| TBA | An Ocean Apart Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | The Matt Dillon Milk Commercial Movie | Himself |
Crew (7)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Haunted Heart Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.0 |
| 2020 | El Gran Fellove Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 2002 | City of Ghosts Movie | Director · Directing | 5.9 |
| 2002 | City of Ghosts Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 5.9 |
| 1999 | The Making of Drugstore Cowboy Movie | Camera Operator · Camera |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Oz TV | Director · Directing | 8.0 |
| TBA | The Magnificent Seven TV | Executive Producer · Production |
Latest releases
- The Fence2026 / TMDB 6.1
- Kerouac's Road: The Beat of a Nation2025 / TMDB 5.7
- Haunted Heart2024 / TMDB 6.0
- Being Maria2024 / TMDB 6.4
- Asteroid City2023 / TMDB 6.5
- American Dreamer2022 / TMDB 5.9
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Questions about Matt Dillon
What are some of Matt Dillon's most successful films?
Matt Dillon has starred in several successful films, including 'There's Something About Mary,' 'Crash,' and 'The Outsiders.' His roles in these movies have been critically acclaimed and have contributed significantly to his career.
Has Matt Dillon won any major awards?
Matt Dillon received a nomination for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in 'Crash.' He has also won several awards at various film festivals throughout his career.
What was Matt Dillon's first film?
Matt Dillon's first film was 'Over the Edge' released in 1979. This marked the beginning of his career and showcased his talent as a young actor.
How many children does Matt Dillon have?
Matt Dillon has one child, a son named Dillon Buckley, whom he shares with his former partner.
What is Matt Dillon's estimated net worth?
Matt Dillon's estimated net worth is around $40 million, which he has accumulated through his extensive acting career and various projects.
What genres is Matt Dillon known for?
Matt Dillon is known for his versatility in both drama and comedy genres. He has successfully transitioned between serious roles and light-hearted performances throughout his career.
Is Matt Dillon involved in any other creative pursuits?
Yes, besides acting, Matt Dillon has a keen interest in photography and has showcased his work in various exhibitions, highlighting his artistic side.
What is a defining characteristic of Matt Dillon's acting style?
Matt Dillon is recognized for his ability to portray complex characters with depth and authenticity. His distinctive voice and captivating screen presence contribute to his memorable performances.