An Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG Award nominee for his memorable work in comedy, Kevin Dillon continues to break genre barriers with his latest star turns in action films. Dillon stars in the film A Day To Die, opposite Bruce Willis, and will star again with Willis in the upcoming film Wire Room.

What is Kevin Dillon doing now?

Actor Kevin Dillon has taken a detour from Johnny Drama, his comedic hanger-on “Entourage” character. He's currently starring with Bruce Willis in an upcoming action movie, “Wire Room.” “It was my second time working with Bruce,” Dillon told CNN in a recent interview.

Are Matt Dillon and Kevin Dillon related?

While older brother and early 1980s heartthrob Matt Dillon received the lion's share of fan mail and meaty leading roles throughout both their careers, younger sibling Kevin Dillon gravitated toward character parts, with ingratiating performances in a wide variety of films and television projects.

What ever happened to Matt Dillon?

Contrary to what you might think, Matt Dillon hasn't vanished from Hollywood. The truth is, he never left. He has remained Matt Dillon for over 40 years, but on his own terms — away from the spotlight, and doing what he wants, when he wants.

Are Entourage cast friends in real life?

"People haven't seen us together in a few years but we've seen plenty of each other over the course of the years," says Jerry Ferrara who plays Turtle. " We're all really good friends and part of each other's lives."

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Is Vincent Chase supposed to be Mark Wahlberg?

However, the character of Vincent Chase is a Marty Stu based on Mark Wahlberg himself. Wahlberg has achieved Hollywood success similar to the fictional success of Vincent.. Walt Hickey of FiveThirtyEight has argued that the career of Vincent Chase most closely matches that of Tobey Maguire.

Who is Mark Wahlberg based on in Entourage?

Vincent Chase (Mark Wahlberg)

Entourage was inspired by Wahlberg's arrival in Hollywood in the Nineties, but other stars shaped Chase too. Ex-HBO head Chris Albrecht said the character is "more Leonardo DiCaprio."

How did Matt Dillon find out he had a daughter?

“He gets a letter from Mike asking him to come to her ranch. When he gets there, he finds out about his daughter, who has just been taken captive by the Apaches.” Now, it's up to Dillon to rescue the daughter he never knew he had and return her to her mother, played again by the Emmy-winning Learned.

Who turned down the role of Matt Dillon?

An urban legend has it that John Wayne was offered the leading role of Matt Dillon in the longtime favorite television show Gunsmoke, but he turned it down, instead recommending James Arness for the role.

How is Cameron Diaz related to Matt Dillon?

Personal life. Matt was in a relationship with Cameron Diaz from 1995 to 1998. Since 2014 he has been in a relationship with Italian actress, dancer and choreographer Roberta Mastromichele. Dillon is an aficionado and collector of Latin music, with a large collection of vinyl, including a notable library of Cuban 78s.

How many times has Matt Dillon been married?

But things weren't always this clear to the never-married actor, whose career was launched by films like "Rumble Fish" and "The Outsiders" in the 1980s.

Who is Kevin Dillon's wife?

Personal life. Dillon married actress Jane Stuart in Las Vegas on April 21, 2006.

Who is Ari Gold based off of?

Inspiration. Ari's character is based in part on the real-life Hollywood agent Ari Emanuel, who broke away from mega-agency ICM to form the Endeavor Talent Agency, which represents such stars as Vin Diesel and Larry David, both of whom are represented on the show by the fictional Ari Gold.

How many times did Matt Dillon quit?

Matt Dillon resigned his position at least three times over the course of the series. Once because he was upset that he mistakenly killed a man he thought was trying to shoot him. The second was when he was angry and wanted the freedom to kill a man that had brutally attacked Kitty Russell. This is the third.

Who was first choice to play Matt Dillon?

John Wayne was the first choice to play Marshal Matt Dillon on the small screen. Alas, the Duke did not want to commit to a weekly television series.

Did Kitty and Matt have a relationship?

A: Matt Dillon (James Arness) and Kitty (Amanda Blake) never married during the series 1955-75 run, although close watchers of the show were convinced they had connected at some time. But in a 1973 episode, Matt had a brief affair with another woman, Mike Yardner (Michael Learned), while he had amnesia.

What actors tried out for Matt Dillon?

Wayne did, however, recommend James Arness for the part and his offer to introduce the first episode was readily accepted by CBS. Others who had auditioned for the part included Raymond Burr, Richard Boone, Denver Pyle, and William Conrad.

Who was Billy Walsh based on?

The character of Billy Walsh is mainly based on show writer Rob Weiss and director Vincent Gallo. The story of Medellin getting trashed at the Cannes Film Festival was loosely based on Gallo's highly-criticized movie The Brown Bunny (2003).

Who is Johnny Chase based on?

Johnny “Drama” Chase (Kevin Dillon)

Drama was inspired by Johnny “Drama” Alves, Mark and Donnie's cousin. He was a consultant on “Entourage,” and in 2014, A&E started airing the show, “The Wahlburgers,” which goes behind-the-scenes of a restaurant run by Paul Wahlberg and his brothers, Mark and Donnie.

Who is Turtle based on in Entourage?

Inspiration. The character Turtle in Entourage was inspired by Mark Wahlberg's real-life assistant, Donnie "Donkey" Carroll, who died on December 18, 2005, at the age of 39 due to an asthma attack.