Biography
Friends and Family
Kevin Dillon
[Brother]
(actor)
Trivia and Quotes
Quotes
 A lot of people say I`ve missed out on a lot because I started acting at such a young age. What`s so obvious to me is that I actually was really lucky. I gained a lot and I got a head start in what I wanted to do in life. A lot of people in their late 20s, early 30s are just beginning to figure out where they want to go. Comedy is the hardest thing for me.
I don`t worry about whether a character is likable, as long as the character is believable.
I like to travel and I love absorbing other cultures.
There is something about Cuba. There`s no doubt. There`s something romantic about the place, even now with everything going on. Just look at the music, among other things. Some of the greatest music ever came out of Cuba in the `50s, `40s and `30s.
There were certain perceptions that people had of me, you know...`He`s dumb,` or `he`s just got a pretty face,` or `he`s a thug,` or `he can only do one thing.` I`m not so concerned with that now. Longevity`s what it`s about.
There`s a lot more that I am capable of doing than I have done. There`s a lot more that I have to offer people. Some people would be surprised. If you really look at my body of work, it`s not nearly as typecast as one might think. I have done a lot of roles and not just played brooding, angry young men.
To be honest with you, there`s nothing that bores me more than sitting around with a bunch of actors talking shop. I love actors and I`ve got friends that are actors. They`re interesting people. But for some reason, usually when it comes round to talking shop, there`s a part of me that doesn`t like it.
Yeah, I was a little wild and on a course for misspent youth, you know what I mean? But my parents made it very clear what was unacceptable, and that saved me. I have to be honest. I got out lucky.
[on working with Gene Hackman on "Target"] Gene Hackman`s good to work with. We really work together, y`know? He gives a lot and likes it when you give. It`s hard to find actors you actually deal with, and he deals with you.
Trivia
Has been good friends with Fisher Stevens since filming The Flamingo Kid together.
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Has traveled extensively in Southeast Asia.
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Irish American.
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Is a big fan of Cuban music.
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Is a New York Mets baseball fan and collects Mookie Wilson baseball cards.
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Is a runner, and regularly runs through Central Park in New York, where he lives. Usually he is not recognized.
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Played a lead role in three of author S.E. Hinton`s books made into movies consecutively: Tex (1982), The Outsiders (1983), and Rumble Fish (1983).
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Spent New Year 2005 in Brazil.
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Uncle of Kevin Dillon`s daughters Amy and Ava.
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Vacationed in Ischia, Italy. [July 2008]
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Born in New Rochelle, New York, USA
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Brother of Kevin Dillon and Paul Dillon.
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Cites Gene Hackman as a major idol and influence on his work, especially after working with him in Target (1985).
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Dated Cameron Diaz for several years in the late 1990`s.
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Enjoys frequenting flea markets.
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Has a large vinyl record collection.
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He is the second child of six. His brothers and sisters are: Paul (born 1962), Kevin (born 1965), Katy (born 1966), Timothy (born 1969) and Brian (born 1972).
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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.
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His parents are Mary Ellen and Paul Dillon
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Was the original choice for the role of Richard in The Blue Lagoon (1980), but turned the role down because of the nudity.
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