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Kevin Dillon

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Kevin Dillon
Dillon in 2008
Born
Kevin Brady Dillon

(1965-08-19) August 19, 1965 (age 59)
New Rochelle, New York, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1983–present
Spouse
Jane Stuart
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(m. 2006; div. 2019)​
Children2
RelativesMatt Dillon (brother)[1]
Jim Raymond (great uncle)
Alex Raymond (great uncle)

Kevin Brady Dillon (born August 19, 1965)[2] is an American actor.[3] He is best known for portraying Johnny "Drama" Chase on the HBO comedy series Entourage,[4] Bunny in the war film Platoon, and John Densmore in the musical biopic The Doors.[5][6] He was nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award for his performance on Entourage.[7]

Early life

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Dillon was born in New Rochelle, New York and was raised in Mamaroneck, New York.[8] He is the son of Mary Ellen, a homemaker, and Paul Dillon, a portrait painter, sales manager, and golf coach at Fordham University.[9] He has a sister and four brothers, one of whom is actor Matt Dillon.[1] His paternal grandmother was the sister of comic strip artist Alex Raymond, the creator of Flash Gordon and Jim Raymond, a cartoonist.[10] He is of Irish American descent. He graduated from Mamaroneck High School.

Career

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Dillon began acting in both television and films in the 1980s. In 1983, Dillon played Arnold Norberry in the television film No Big Deal. His first major role was Ed Rooney in the film Heaven Help Us which was directed by Michael Dinner.[7] He received wide attention for his role as the psychopathic soldier Bunny in the 1986 film Platoon.[7] In 1988, he portrayed Brian Flagg in a remake of the 1958 American science fiction film The Blob. It received mixed reviews but was praised for its special effects and has since gained a cult following. Other notable film roles from that period included War Party (1988), No Escape (1994), and The Doors (1991) in which he played drummer John Densmore.

Much of Dillon's work in the 2000s was in television, including the CBS series That's Life as Paul DeLucca and the Fox series 24 as Lonnie McRae.[5] He appeared in the 2006 film Poseidon, a remake of The Poseidon Adventure. He was on Donald J. Trump's Fabulous World of Golf on the Golf Channel in April 2010. He appeared in the family comedy film Hotel for Dogs (2009) which collected $117 million at the worldwide box office.[11]

Dillon co-starred on the HBO comedy drama television series Entourage playing Johnny "Drama" Chase,[12] for which he received Emmy nominations in 2007, 2008, and 2009. He also received a Golden Globe nomination in 2008 for performing on the show.[5] The series concluded on September 11, 2011, after eight seasons.[13] Dillon reprised his role as Johnny Chase in the series' film adaptation, Entourage (2015).[citation needed] The project was officially announced in 2013, and filming began around Los Angeles in February 2014. It received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $49 million worldwide.

In 2011, Dillon appeared in the CBS comedy sitcom How to Be a Gentleman portraying Iraq war veteran Bert Lansing.[5] In 2018, he appeared in the drama film Dirt and portrayed Jimmy O'Shea in two episodes of police procedural drama series Blue Bloods.[14][15]

Personal life

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Dillon married actress Jane Stuart in Las Vegas on April 21, 2006.[16][17] Entourage cast member Jerry Ferrara was his best man and Kevin Connolly, another series co-star, walked Stuart down the aisle after Dillon shouted "Victory!" (a tribute to his character's work on the metafictional TV series Viking Quest).[18] Their first child named Ava was born on May 17, 2006, in Beverly Hills.[citation needed] Dillon also has a daughter, Amy (b. 1991) from a previous relationship. Stuart filed a divorce petition in July 2016.[19] The divorce was finalized in November 2019, and Dillon was ordered to make equalization payments to Stuart totaling $1,705,594 and an additional $242,411 for her share of a brokerage account.[20][21][22]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1983 No Big Deal Arnold Norberry Television film
1985 Heaven Help Us Ed Rooney
1986 The Delta Force Delta Force Member Uncredited
1986 Platoon "Bunny"
1987 Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam Jack
1988 Remote Control Cosmo
1988 The Rescue J.J. Merrill Nominated—Young Artist Award for Best Young Actor – Motion Picture Drama
1988 The Blob Brian Flagg
1988 War Party "Skitty" Harris
1989 Immediate Family Sam Nominated—Young Artist Award for Best Young Supporting Actor – Motion Picture
1989 When He's Not a Stranger Rick Television movie
Nominated—Young Artist Award for Best Young Actor – Television Movie, Pilot or Special
1991 The Doors John Densmore
1992 A Midnight Clear Corporal Mel Avakin
1992 Frankie's House Sean Flynn
1994 No Escape Casey
1996 True Crime Tony Campbell
1996 The Pathfinder Pathfinder / Hawkeye
1996 Gone in the Night David Dowaliby
1997 Stag Dan Kane
1997 Medusa's Child Jerry Carnel
1998 Misbegotten Billy "Crapshoot"
1999 Hidden Agenda David McLean
2000 Interstate 84 Vinnie
2004 Vampires: Out for Blood Detective Hank Holten
2006 The Foursome Rick Foster
2006 Poseidon Larry "Lucky Larry"
2009 Hotel for Dogs Carl Scudder
2013 Compulsion Fred
2014 The Throwaways Dan Fisher
2015 Entourage Johnny "Drama" Chase
2015 Underdogs Old Jake
2018 Dirt Rick Radden
2018 Brothers in Arms Himself Documentary film
2019 Buddy Games Doc
2022 A Day to Die Connor
2022 Frank and Penelope Sheriff
2022 Hot Seat Orlando Friar
2022 On the Line Justin
2022 Wire Room HSI Special Agent Justin Rosa
2023 Mob Land Trey
2023 Buddy Games: Spring Awakening Doc
2024 Reagan Jack L. Warner [23]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1993 Tales from the Crypt Les Wilton Episode: "House of Horror"
1998–2000 NYPD Blue Officer Neil Baker 3 episodes
2000–2002 That's Life Paul DeLucca 36 episodes
2003 24 Lonnie McRae 3 episodes
2003 Karen Sisco Bob Salcheck Episode: "Dumb Bunnies"
2003 Maple Ave Dan Episode: "Jenny's Reasons"
2004–2011 Entourage Johnny "Drama" Chase 96 episodes
Nominated—Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film
Nominated—Golden Nymph Award for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series
Nominated—Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series (2007–09)
Nominated—Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series (2007–09)
Nominated—Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Chemistry
Nominated—Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Sidekick
2011–2012 How to Be a Gentleman Bert Lansing 9 episodes
2011 The Simpsons Himself Episode: "The Ten-Per-Cent Solution"
2015–2016 TripTank Frankie / Vinny / H 5 episodes
2017–2018 Blue Bloods Jimmy O'Shea Episodes: "Hard Bargain" and "Close Calls"
2021 Creepshow Mr. Murdoch Episode: "Model Kid"

Awards and nominations

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Primetime Emmy Award

Year Category Nominated work Result
2007 Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Entourage Nominated
2008 Nominated
2009 Nominated

Golden Globe Award

Year Category Nominated work Result
2007 Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film Entourage Nominated

References

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  1. ^ a b Basilan, Rebelander. "Matt Dillon from 'Outsiders' - Meet His Brother Kevin Who Is Also an Actor". AmoMama. AmoMama Media Limited. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
  2. ^ "Kevin Dillon". Microsoft. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
  3. ^ Yarm, Mark (June 4, 2015). "The Real-Life Bros of 'Entourage'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
  4. ^ "Kevin Dillon of Entourage admits his life resembles the drama". www.news.com.au. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
  5. ^ a b c d "Kevin Dillon | TV Guide". TVGuide.com. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
  6. ^ "Entourage star Kevin Dillon's discusses alter ego Johnny Drama and brother Matt Dillon". www.news.com.au. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
  7. ^ a b c Phelan, Zehra (October 26, 2015). "Interview: Entourage's Kevin Dillon talks about the show, Entourage the movie and took a trip down memory lane". FLAVOURMAG. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
  8. ^ "Happy Birthday To Mamaroneck's Kevin Dillon". The Daily Voice. Mamaroneck, New York. August 19, 2016. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
  9. ^ "Kevin Dillon's Entourage". People. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
  10. ^ "Fordham golf coach has way with the brush". USA Today. October 9, 2001. Retrieved May 12, 2010.
  11. ^ "At Home with Kevin Dillon". People. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
  12. ^ Harp, Justin (May 16, 2011). "Kevin Dillon: 'I'll miss Entourage'". Digital Spy. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
  13. ^ Samadder, Rhik (June 17, 2015). "Kevin Dillon: 'Celebrities are afraid to party openly – everyone's a paparazzo'". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
  14. ^ Pedersen, Erik (May 4, 2016). "Kevin Dillon & DeRon Horton Planted As Leads In 'Dirt'". Deadline. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
  15. ^ "'Blue Bloods' Casts 'Entourage' Star Kevin Dillon". TV Insider. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
  16. ^ "'Entourage's' Kevin Dillon gets married". TODAY.com. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
  17. ^ "Kevin Dillon & Jane Stuart". People. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
  18. ^ "Kevin Dillon and wife Jane, who married in 2006, desperate for more children??". Hitberry. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
  19. ^ "'Entourage' Star Kevin Dillon Settles Divorce After Nasty Battle". TMZ.
  20. ^ Young, Julius (November 21, 2019). "'Entourage' star Kevin Dillon finalizes divorce from Jane Stewart". Fox News. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
  21. ^ "Entourage Star Kevin Dillon Finalizes Divorce from Estranged Wife Jane Stuart". People. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
  22. ^ "'Entourage' Star Kevin Dillon Finalizes Divorce". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
  23. ^ McDonnell, Brandy (November 16, 2020). "Kevin Dillon added to 'Reagan' biopic that has been filming in Oklahoma". Oklahoman.com. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
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