Matt Dillon

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Characters played by Matt Dillon

Ethan Burke — Wayward Pines (2015)

U.S. Secret Service agent who investigates the disappearance of colleagues in Wayward Pines. After a car accident, he discovers the town is a trapped community enforced by strict rules and public executions. He reconnects with his wife and son while uncovering the town's dark secrets.

Pat Healy — There's Something About Mary (1998)

Pat is the private investigator Ted hires to locate Mary. After finding her, Pat lies to Ted about her life, quits his job, and becomes obsessed with pursuing her. He dates Mary through deception, but his relationship collapses after Tucker spreads false accusations about him and he later helps stop Dom.

Sam Lombardo — Wild Things (1998)

High school counselor who orchestrates a massive extortion plot.

Dallas Winston — The Outsiders (1983)

Dallas Winston is Ponyboy Curtis and Johnny Cade's hardened Greaser friend. After Bob Sheldon's death, he helps them escape, supplies money and a firearm, and later visits them in hiding. He encourages the Greasers before the rumble, then dies by suicide after Johnny's death and his own confrontation with police.

Officer John Ryan — Crash (2005)

Corrupt LAPD officer whose racism and violence escalate tensions.

Arlen Hamer — Going in Style (2017)

An FBI Agent who arrests the trio based on the grocery store manager's tip. He conducts a police lineup to identify the robbers, but his case collapses when the child witness refuses to identify Willie.

Jack — The House That Jack Built (2018)

Jack is a failed architect from Washington state who recounts his life as a serial killer to Verge. He murders multiple victims, stores and arranges their bodies in a freezer, constructs a house from the corpses, and ultimately follows Verge into Hell, where he falls into Treachery.

Larry Maretto — To Die For (1995)

Larry is Suzanne's Italian American husband and a member of the family that operates a restaurant and funeral home. He initially supports Suzanne's career ambitions, but later pressures her to quit television, help with the businesses, and start a family. Suzanne consequently views him as an impediment and plots his murder.

Trip Murphy — Herbie Fully Loaded (2005)

Arrogant NASCAR champion who becomes obsessed with defeating Herbie and Maggie Peyton.

Carl — You, Me and Dupree (2006)

Carl is Molly's fiancé and husband, Dupree's close friend, and an employee of Mr. Thompson. His promotion and increasingly unreasonable work demands create severe stress, while Dupree's presence fuels his jealousy. After attacking Dupree and being forced out, Carl confronts Mr. Thompson, receives his regret, and works with Molly to repair their marriage.

Jack Welles — Takers (2010)

A dedicated police detective investigating the bank robberies alongside his partner. He tracks the crew through the subway system and survives the climax.

Mike Cochrane — Armored (2009)

Ty's godfather and co-worker who orchestrates a $42 million heist. He coerces Ty into joining the crew under the promise that no one will be hurt. After Ty turns against the group, Mike pursues him in the armored truck and dies in a fatal crash.

Career Overview

Matt Dillon has 107 screen credits in a career dating back to 1975. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Rock Dog Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include There's Something About Mary, Wild Things, The Outsiders. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
107
Birth Date
1964-02-18 00:00:00
Birth Place
New Rochelle, New York, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q193070), public domain (CC0).