Kevin Dillon

Although his older sibling Matt Dillon is more successful and better looking, this pug-nosed performer is a capable character actor who has carved out a respectable career. After being discovered by a...
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08/18/1965
Mamaroneck, NY
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Tutored by session drummer Allan Schwartzberg for his role as drummer John Densmore in 1991's The Doors.
Discovered by an agent at the opening of brother Matt Dillon's 1982 film Tex.
Studied for his role as the gung-ho Bunny in 1986's Oscar-winning Platoon by reading Run Through the Raindrops, a novel by technical advisor and retired Marine captain Dale Dye.
Read for the NYPD Blue role of Danny Sorenson, which went to Rick Schroder, before landing a recurring role as Officer Neil Baker.