Original choice for "Butch Coolidge" in Pulp Fiction (1994).

Original choice for Frank Sangster role in Novocaine (2001).

Matt Dillon is also the fictional name of the hero of "Gunsmoke" (1955), television's longest-running ever western series (20 years from 1955 to 1975). The hero, a U.S. Marshal for Dodge City, was played by James Arness.

Vacationed in Ischia, Italy. [July 2008]

Has been good friends with Fisher Stevens since filming The Flamingo Kid together.

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).

Spent New Year 2005 in Brazil.

Irish American.

Is a runner, and regularly runs through Central Park in New York, where he lives. Usually he is not recognized.

Uncle of Kevin Dillon`s daughters Amy and Ava.

Is a New York Mets baseball fan and collects Mookie Wilson baseball cards.

Has traveled extensively in Southeast Asia.

Is a big fan of Cuban music.

Has a large vinyl record collection.

Enjoys frequenting flea markets.

His parents are Mary Ellen and Paul Dillon

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).

Was the original choice for the role of Richard in The Blue Lagoon (1980), but turned the role down because of the nudity.

Dated Cameron Diaz for several years in the late 1990`s.

Cites Gene Hackman as a major idol and influence on his work, especially after working with him in Target (1985).

Brother of Kevin Dillon and Paul Dillon.

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.

Born in New Rochelle, New York, USA