Matt Dillon is an American actor who has been in the entertainment industry since the late 1970s. He is best known for his roles in films such as The Outsiders, Rumble Fish, Drugstore Cowboy, and There's Something About Mary. He has also appeared in television shows such as Gunsmoke and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. He has won several awards for his work, including a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for his role in Crash.