For those who have just heard the name Matt Dillon, he is recognized for being an American actor, producer, director, and writer who has created a net worth of $40 million throughout his career.
Notably, Matt Dillon started his career at the young age of 14 years when he was cast in the “Over the Edge” film in 1979. From there, he went on to appear on over 60 films and television shows.
Some of the films that have given him a career limelight include “The Outsiders” (1983), “Singles” (1992), “Crash” (2004), “The Flamingo Kid” (1984), etc. He has also been involved in documentaries such as “The Great Fellove” and his career has seen him earn a Grammy nomination under the category for Best Spoken Word Album and he earned it in 2001.
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The Early Life of Matt Dillon
Matt Dillon’s birth name is Mathew Raymond Dillion. He was born on February 18, 1964, in New Rochelle, New York. He is the son of Paul and Mary Ellen. His father was a portrait painter while his mother was a homemaker. His father was also involved as a sales manager for a toy bear manufacturer.
Matt Dillon was raised up in a Roman Catholic household alongside his five siblings in Mamaroneck, New York. His brother Kevin Dillon is also an actor and he is popular for appearing in the HBO series “Entourage.”
Growing up, Matt Dillon attended Hommocks Middle School and was later discovered by director Jonathan Kaplan who set him on a path to joining the entertainment industry.
Overview of Matt Dillon’s Career
Matt Dillon had his career debut in the 1979 film “Over the Edge.” He then went on to appear in other films such as “Little Darlings” (1980), “Liar’s Moon” (1982), “My Bodyguard” (1980), etc. He was also part of a TV movie “The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters” (1982).
The 1980s were also busy years for him as he was involved in films such as “The Flamingo Kid,” “The Outsiders,” “Rumble Fish,” etc. He even co-starred alongside Oprah Winfrey in the “Native Son” drama in 1986.
Some of his other successful films include “There’s Something About Mary” that went on to gross $369 million despite having a budget of $23 million. The success pushed him to take up other roles and he even earned an Academy Award for his excellent performance in the 2004 film “Crash” where he played as Officer John Ryan.
Matt Dillon’s Personal Life and Net Worth
Matt’s relationship life began with his relationship with co-star Cameron Diaz in 1995 but they separated in 1998. He was also in previous relationships with Brooke Shields and Heather Graham.
Matt got into another relationship with Roberta Mastromichele in 2014. Regarding his net worth, Matt has enjoyed career success that started from his young age. Over the years, he has taken up different projects as an actor, producer, and director. Through his diversity and determination, his net worth is estimated to be $40 million.
