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 filmThe 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.
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
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]
