Kevin Dillon

Kevin Brady Dillon (born August 19, 1965) is an American actor. Born in New York, he first received recognition for his starring role in the comedy-drama film Heaven Help Us 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. 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. He is the son of Mary Ellen, a homemaker, and Paul Dillon, a portrait painter, sales manager, and golf coach at Fordham University. He has a sister and four brothers, one of whom is actor Matt Dillon. 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. 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.

Dillon co-starred on the HBO comedy drama television series Entourage playing Johnny "Drama" Chase, 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. Dillon reprised his role as Johnny Chase in the series' film adaptation, Entourage (2015). 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.

Personal life Dillon married actress Jane Stuart in Las Vegas on April 21, 2006. 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. Their first child was born on May 17, 2006, in Beverly Hills. Dillon also has a daughter from a previous relationship. Stuart filed a divorce petition in July 2016. 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.

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 TBA Complex, Texas Post-production

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 Primetime Emmy Award Year Category Nominated work Result 2007 Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy SeriesEntourage 2008 2009

Golden Globe Award