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Matt Dillon Biography

Birth Name:

Matthew Raymond Dillon

Birth Place:

New Rochelle, New York, United States

Profession

Actor

Fast Facts

Was named after the protagonist in Gunsmoke
Was discovered by casting director Vic Ramos at age 14 while cutting class, which landed him a role in Over the Edge (1979)
Won the Independent Spirit Award for his role in 1989's Drugstore Cowboy
Co-owner of two New York City hot spots, The Whiskey, a bar located in the Paramount Hotel, and The Falls restaurant
Collects French and American antiques

2019Robert Awards-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
2006Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated
2006BAFTA Film Awards-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2006Critics' Choice Awards-Best Acting Ensemble: winner
2006Critics' Choice Awards-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2006Independent Spirit Awards-Best Supporting Male: winner
2005Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: winner
2005Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2005Las Vegas Film Critics Association-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2005Online Film Critics Association-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2005Chicago Film Critics Association-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2005Dallas/Fort Worth Film Critics Association-Best Supporting Actor: winner
1990Independent Spirit Awards-Best Male Lead: winner