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<h2>Early Life and Musical Beginnings</h2>
<p>Hugh Dillon was born in Ontario, Canada, in 1963. A multifaceted talent, he has gained recognition both as an actor and a musician. Dillon first rose to fame in the 1990s as the lead singer of the Canadian rock band Headstones.</p>

<h2>Success with Headstones and Music Career</h2>
<p>Dillon began fronting the hard rock band Headstones in 1987. Based in Kingston, Ontario, the band became one of the most commercially successful Canadian alternative rock bands during the 1990s. After their initial disbandment in 2003, Dillon formed a new group, the Hugh Dillon Redemption Choir. This indie band drew influences from new wave, punk, pop, and country music. In 2005, they released the album <i>The High Cost of Low Living</i>.</p>

<p>In 2009, Dillon released a solo album titled <i>Works Well With Others</i>, further showcasing his range as a musician. During his music career, he also contributed as a record producer, including work on the Canadian rocker-themed film <i>The Rubber Gun</i>, and composed music for various television productions. The Headstones reunited in 2011 and have continued to create and perform music since.</p>

<h2>Acting Debut and Breakthrough Roles</h2>
<p>Dillon launched his acting career with a role in the 1994 film <i>Dance Me Outside</i>, directed by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_McDonald_(director)">Bruce McDonald</a>. He gained further recognition for his portrayal of Joe Dick in the critically acclaimed mockumentary <i>Hard Core Logo</i>. The film attracted international attention and was picked up by <a href="/biography/quentin-tarantino">Quentin Tarantino</a>’s Rolling Thunder Pictures for distribution.</p>

<h2>Film Appearances and Recognition</h2>
<p>Over the years, Dillon appeared in several notable films including <i>Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning</i>, <i>Assault on Precinct 13</i>, and <i>Lone Hero</i>. In 2006, he was nominated for a Genie Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in <i>Trailer Park Boys: The Movie</i>. His performance in the indie film <i>Down to the Bone</i> also earned acclaim after the film received honors at the Sundance Film Festival.</p>

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<h2>Television Career and Acclaim in Flashpoint and Durham County</h2>
<p>Dillon’s television credits include guest appearances in a range of Canadian series such as <i>Degrassi: The Next Generation</i>, <i>ReGenesis</i>, and <i>The Eleventh Hour</i>. However, his most significant television roles came as Ed Lane in the action-drama series <i>Flashpoint</i> and Mike Sweeney in the crime drama <i>Durham County</i>.</p>

<p>His portrayal of Mike Sweeney, a homicide detective seeking a fresh start with his family, was met with critical acclaim. The role earned Dillon 14 Gemini Award nominations, of which he won five—underlining his impact in Canadian television drama.</p>

<h2>Voice Acting and Other Ventures</h2>
<p>Following his departure from <i>Flashpoint</i>, Dillon lent his voice to the popular video game <i>Left 4 Dead 2</i>, developed by Valve. He also worked as a voice actor for Canadian advertising campaigns, including for Chevrolet and Manulife One financial services.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Legacy</h2>
<p>Hugh Dillon has been married to Midori Fujiwara for over 25 years. While his exact net worth remains undisclosed, it is widely believed to be in the millions. Dillon is recognized as one of Canada’s most prominent artist-actors, successfully bridging the worlds of rock music and film and television acting.</p>

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