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Matthew Raymond DillonBirth Date :
February 18, 1964Birth Place :
New Rochelle, New York, USAClaim to fame :
As Melvin Moody in "My Bodyguard" (1980)
Matt Dillon's Need for Speed Led to Him Being Arrested
January 02, 2009 11:01:37Matt Dillon has spent several hours of his New Year's Eve on police custody. Having been caught red handed driving at 106 miles per hour in a 65 miles per hour zone, the Academy Award-nominated actor for his performance in "Crash" has been arrested and charged with driving at an excessive speed on Tuesday, December 30.
E! Online reported that state troopers claimed the police stopped the 44-year-old at about 10 P.M. on Interstate 91 in the town of Newbury, Vermount. According to Vermont State Police Sgt. Tara Thomas, he was traveling north in a rented 2009 Chevrolet Impala. While in custody, he was fingerprinted and photographed by police.
Actor Comedian Bernie Mac Joining Old Dogs Cast
August 14, 2007 03:08:35
Bernie Mac is the latest addition to the long list cast of the upcoming comedy flick "Old Dogs" that Walt Becker is directing for the Walt Disney Co.
The actor-comedian, best known for his own sitcom called "The Bernie Mac Show," is joining the film cast, including the likes of Robin Williams, John Travolta, Kelly Preston, Matt Dillon, and Rita Wilson just to name a few.
Matt Dillon to Take Care of the "Old Dogs"
June 25, 2007 02:06:31
Set to find himself again working under Walt Disney Pictures after 2005's "Herbie: Fully Loaded", Matt Dillon is reportedly engaged in final talks to have a starring part in the company's comedy "Old Dogs" which "Wild Hogs" helmer Walt Becker is set to direct.
Already lined up the likes of Robin Williams, John Travolta, and Kelly Preston in the cast list, the flick centers on a divorced father of 6-year-old twins and his womanizing best friend/business partner who have their hands full when they're forced to care for the kids for two weeks.
Matt Dillon to Direct Dinosaur Jr.
April 05, 2007 10:04:21
Dinosaur Jr. expressed the wish for Matt Dillon to direct the next video, and the Oscar nominated actor returned it with favorable reply.
Dillon will direct the band's video for single "Been Here All The Time" which is taken from latest album "Beyond". Some scenes will portray the band playing in Sonic Youth's basement.
Aguilera "Back to Basics" at MTV Movie Awards
May 09, 2006 10:05:02
Aside from Jessica Alba who is slated to host this year's MTV Movie Awards, as for Christina Aguilera she's set to sing at the event.
The singer reportedly will perform and debut music from her awaited new album, "Back to Basics". In companion with her, there will also punk rock band AFI who is about to perform songs from their new album, "Decemberunderground," slated for release June 6.
"Crash" Is Being Adapted for the Small Screen
April 07, 2006 01:04:58
The success of the movie version of "Crash" has prompted a great idea to bring the racial drama into small screen. And as the idea has been put to realization, the project will soon appear on televisions across the U.S. next year.
The film's producer Cathy Schulman remarked "I hope it will air in the next year". Actors from the film, like Sandra Bullock, Terrence Howard, Matt Dillon and Don Cheadle, reportedly will show up in the TV version. In the meantime, Cheadle also will serve as producer and be on at least a few episodes.
Winners of the 2006 Independent Spirit Awards
March 05, 2006 12:03:39
Another prestigious award went to Philip Seymour Hoffman as the actor has been named Best Male Lead at this year's Independent Spirit Awards held on Saturday, March 4. "It's ludicrous, and I've been given enough," he commented gratefully. "It's all nerve-wracking." His fellow thespian, Matt Dillon, also brought home one award for his winning in the Supporting Male category, accompanied by Amy Adams who took the same honor in female side. As for the Best Female Lead category, it's none other than the "Transamerica" star, Felicity Huffman, that finally nabbed the title.
In the meantime, gay cowboy movie "Brokeback Mountain" still shows its award dominance, taking the honor of Best Feature as well as Best Director for Ang Lee while its competitor at Oscar, "Good Night And Good Luck", only succeed in winning technical category of Best Cinematography. Complete list of winners can be accessed through http://www.eonline.com/News/Items/0,1,18491,00.html?tnews.
The Elle Style Awards Winners
February 22, 2006 03:02:48
Being five months pregnant certainly doesn't stop Rachel Weisz to carry out a stunning and stylish look. In fact, the starlet has been crowned Most Stylish Actress at the Elle Style Awards held in London last night. In the meantime, chosen as the Most Stylish Actor is Matt Dillon.
June Sarpong, in addition, scooping Levi's Hot Look prize, while Sugababes is named Music Star. Bring home TV Star Male award is James McAvoy with Mischa Barton picks the Female one. Chosen to bring home the TV Show award is "The OC".
Gotham Award for Dillon
September 07, 2005 11:09:31Actor Matt Dillon, who began his film career as a teen star and has starred in the Los Angeles crime drama "Crash" earlier this year, will be handed a Gotham Award at the 15th annual Gotham Awards held on November 30. Gotham Awards, which celebrate independent and New York-set films, also will present six jury-decided awards, including Movie of the Year.
"We've all watched Matt grow up on camera, but I don't know how many of us have really stopped and taken a long look at the tremendously accomplished body of work that he continues to build," Michelle Byrd, executive director of the Independent Feature Project, which awards the Gothams, said. In related news, Dillon's new film "Factotum" will be released early next year.
Matt Dillon Dates Tara Dowell
February 16, 2005 11:02:55Hollywood star Matt Dillon has secretly dated The Apprentice star, Tara Dowdell, for over than a year. The couple was spotted kissing in New York earlier this year, before Dowdell first appeared on television screens.
Could the fact be a strong evidence of Dillon and Dowdell romance? Still there haven't any clue about Dowdell secret in her online The Apprentice profile.
