Matt Dillon Wiki, Bio, Age, Net Worth, and Other Facts

Matt Dillon Wiki, Bio, Age, Net Worth, and Other Facts

Below is a compiled list of the most interesting facts about Matt Dillon. Check it out!

Matt Dillon’s successful film career has spanned over three decades and has showcased his wide range of dramatic and comedic talents. Dillon displayed his versatility with an arresting performance co-starring as a racist cop in the critically acclaimed Paul Haggis film Crash. This role earned him nominations for an Academy award, Golden Globe Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, Critics Choice Award, BAFTA Award and won him an Independent Spirit Award. In addition, the film earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award and a Critics Choice Award for Best Ensemble. As the New York Times’ Film Critic A.O. Scott put it, “He seems to be getting better with every film.”

Interesting Facts about Matt Dillon

  • Attended the Deauville Film Festival 2002 in France to promote City of Ghosts. [September 2002]
  • He is of almost entirely Irish descent, with a small amount of German and Scottish, ancestry.
  • Was the original choice for the role of Richard in The Blue Lagoon (1980), but turned the role down because of the nudity.
  • Attended The Orange British Academy Film Awards 2010 in London, England. [February 2010]
  • His parents are Mary Ellen and Paul Dillon
  • Original choice for “Butch Coolidge” in Pulp Fiction (1994).
  • Uncle of Kevin Dillon’s daughters Amy Dillon and Ava Dillon.
  • Has traveled extensively in Southeast Asia.
  • Spent New Year 2005 in Brazil.
  • His grandmother, Bea Dillon, is the sister of two famous artists: Alex Raymond and Jim Raymond. Alex Raymond was the creator of the cartoon strip, Flash Gordon; and also Jungle Jim and Rip Kirby. Jim Raymond drew Blondie for Chic Young for about 40 years.
  • Not a relation with Melinda Dillon.
  • Attended the 10th Annual Marrakech Film Festival in Marrakech, Morocco. [January 2010]

Personal Quotes by Matt Dillon

In politics there are so many holes, so many contradictions, you don’t know what’s happening.

Matt Dillon

It was being young and sensitive and an actor. There was a lot of pressure, everything was a hurdle.

Matt Dillon

I’ve always liked Southeast Asia a lot. It’s a wonderful place, an easy place. People are great, there’s a lot of history and culture, and I like the serenity of Buddhism there. It’s very beautiful. I find that to be a very nice place to visit.

Matt Dillon

I don’t consider myself a Hollywood liberal, but I have my convictions and my beliefs.

Matt Dillon

I grew up with the white picket fence. My dad went to work nine to five, and he had a station wagon.

Matt Dillon