| Birth name | Kevin Brady Dillon |
|---|---|
| Birth date | August 19, 1965 (age 61) |
| Birth place | New Rochelle, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Spouse | Jane Stuart (m. 2006; div. 2019) |
| Relatives | Matt Dillon (brother)[1] Jim Raymond (great uncle) Alex Raymond (great uncle) |
Kevin Brady Dillon (born August 19, 1965)[2] is an American actor.[3] Born in New York, he first received recognition for his starring role in the comedy-drama film Heaven Help Us (1985) before his breakthrough with his supporting role as Bunny in the war film Platoon (1986). Dillon followed this up with his portrayal of musician John Densmore in the biographical film The Doors (1991), as well as starring roles in the films The Blob (1988) and No Escape (1994).
After a main role as Paulie DeLucca on the CBS series That's Life (2000–2002), Dillon experienced a career resurgence with his role as Johnny "Drama" Chase on the HBO comedy series Entourage (2004–2011), which earned him three nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, as well as a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film.[4][5][6] He reprised his Entourage role as Chase in the 2015 film of the same name.
Outside of Entourage, Dillon starred in the film Hotel for Dogs (2009) and had a main role as Bert Lansing on the CBS sitcom How to Be a Gentleman (2011–2012). He portrayed Jack L. Warner in a starring role in the biographical film Reagan (2024).
Early life
Dillon was born Kevin Brady Dillon on August 19, 1965, in New Rochelle, New York and was raised in Mamaroneck, New York.[7] He is the son of Mary Ellen, a homemaker, and Paul Dillon, a portrait painter, sales manager, and golf coach at Fordham University.[8] 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.[9] He is of Irish American descent. He graduated from Mamaroneck High School.
Career
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.[6] He received wide attention for his role as the psychopathic soldier Bunny in the 1986 film Platoon.[6] 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) and in 1989 he starred as 'Sam' in the movie; Immidiate Family, 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.[10] 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.[10] 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.[10] 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
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.[19] Dillon also has a daughter, Amy (b. 1991) from a previous relationship.[20][21] Stuart filed a divorce petition in July 2016.[22] 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.[23][24][25]
Filmography
Film
| 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 |
| Platoon | "Bunny" | ||
| 1987 | Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam | Jack | |
| 1988 | Remote Control | Cosmo | |
| The Rescue | J.J. Merrill | ||
| The Blob | Brian Flagg | ||
| War Party | "Skitty" Harris | ||
| 1989 | Immediate Family | Sam | |
| When He's Not a Stranger | Rick | Television film | |
| 1991 | The Doors | John Densmore | |
| 1992 | A Midnight Clear | Corporal Mel Avakin | |
| Frankie's House | Sean Flynn | ||
| 1994 | No Escape | Casey | |
| 1996 | Criminal Hearts | Rafe | |
| Gone in the Night | David Dowaliby | ||
| True Crime | Tony Campbell | ||
| The Pathfinder | Pathfinder / Hawkeye | ||
| 1997 | Stag | Dan Kane | |
| 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 | |
| Poseidon | Larry "Lucky Larry" | ||
| 2009 | Hotel for Dogs | Carl Scudder | |
| 2010 | Teenage Paparazzo | Himself | Documentary film |
| 2013 | Compulsion | Fred | |
| 2014 | The Throwaways | Dan Fisher | |
| 2015 | Entourage | Johnny "Drama" Chase | |
| Underdogs | Old Jake | ||
| 2018 | Dirt | Rick Radden | |
| Brothers in Arms | Himself | Documentary film | |
| 2019 | Buddy Games | Doc | |
| 2022 | A Day to Die | Connor | |
| Frank and Penelope | Sheriff | ||
| Hot Seat | Orlando Friar | ||
| On the Line | Justin | ||
| Wire Room | HSI Special Agent Justin Rosa | ||
| 2023 | Mob Land | Trey | |
| Buddy Games: Spring Awakening | Doc | ||
| 2024 | Reagan | Jack L. Warner | [26] |
| TBA | Complex, Texas | Post-production[27] |
Television
| 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 |
| Karen Sisco | Bob Salcheck | Episode: "Dumb Bunnies" | |
| Maple Ave | Dan | Episode: "Jenny's Reasons" | |
| 2004–2011 | Entourage | Johnny "Drama" Chase | 96 episodes |
| 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" |
| 2022 | Pawn Stars | Himself | Episode: "Pawntourage" |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Entourage | |
| 2008 | |||
| 2009 |
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film | Entourage |
References
- ^ Basilan, Rebelander (December 16, 2019). "Matt Dillon from 'Outsiders' - Meet His Brother Kevin Who Is Also an Actor". AmoMama. AmoMama Media Limited. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
- ^ "Kevin Dillon". Microsoft. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
- ^ Yarm, Mark (June 4, 2015). "The Real-Life Bros of 'Entourage'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
- ^ "Kevin Dillon of Entourage admits his life resembles the drama". www.news.com.au. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
- ^ "Entourage star Kevin Dillon's discusses alter ego Johnny Drama and brother Matt Dillon". www.news.com.au. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Happy Birthday To Mamaroneck's Kevin Dillon". The Daily Voice. August 19, 2016. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
- ^ "Kevin Dillon's Entourage". People. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
- ^ "Fordham golf coach has way with the brush". USA Today. October 9, 2001. Retrieved May 12, 2010.
- ^ "Kevin Dillon | TV Guide". TVGuide.com. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
- ^ "At Home with Kevin Dillon". People. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
- ^ Harp, Justin (May 16, 2011). "Kevin Dillon: 'I'll miss Entourage'". Digital Spy. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Pedersen, Erik (May 4, 2016). "Kevin Dillon & DeRon Horton Planted As Leads In 'Dirt'". Deadline. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
- ^ "'Blue Bloods' Casts 'Entourage' Star Kevin Dillon". TV Insider. January 20, 2017. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
- ^ "'Entourage's' Kevin Dillon gets married". TODAY.com. April 24, 2006. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
- ^ "Kevin Dillon & Jane Stuart". People. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
- ^ "Kevin Dillon and wife Jane, who married in 2006, desperate for more children??". Hitberry. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
- ^ "Kevin and Ava Dillon out on Sunday". people.com
- ^ "Happy Father's Day to my daddy-o! I love you 🥰🧡 @kevindillonofficial @shannonprairiejayne @allspent420". instagram.com
- ^ "A portrait painted by my grandfather of my dad and I! I cherish this one 💕 Happy Father's Day to all the dads and grandpas out there! @kevindillonofficial". instagram.com
- ^ "'Entourage' Star Kevin Dillon Settles Divorce After Nasty Battle". TMZ. June 10, 2017.
- ^ Young, Julius (November 21, 2019). "'Entourage' star Kevin Dillon finalizes divorce from Jane Stewart". Fox News. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
- ^ "Entourage Star Kevin Dillon Finalizes Divorce from Estranged Wife Jane Stuart". People. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
- ^ "'Entourage' Star Kevin Dillon Finalizes Divorce". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
- ^ McDonnell, Brandy (November 16, 2020). "Kevin Dillon added to 'Reagan' biopic that has been filming in Oklahoma". Oklahoman.com. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (February 18, 2026). "‘Complex, Texas’: Kevin Dillon, Cam Gigandet, Danielle Vasinova, Kelly Lynn Reiter, Brian Austin Green & Nick Swardson Among Cast For Action-Thriller". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
External links
- Kevin Dillon at IMDb
- Interview in Complex Magazine
- Kim, Soo (February 5, 2016). "Kevin Dillon: 'Who from Entourage parties hardest? Kevin Connolly - no question'". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235