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.
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 The High Cost of Low Living.
In 2009, Dillon released a solo album titled Works Well With Others, 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 The Rubber Gun, and composed music for various television productions. The Headstones reunited in 2011 and have continued to create and perform music since.
Dillon launched his acting career with a role in the 1994 film Dance Me Outside, directed by Bruce McDonald. He gained further recognition for his portrayal of Joe Dick in the critically acclaimed mockumentary Hard Core Logo. The film attracted international attention and was picked up by Quentin Tarantino’s Rolling Thunder Pictures for distribution.
Over the years, Dillon appeared in several notable films including Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning, Assault on Precinct 13, and Lone Hero. In 2006, he was nominated for a Genie Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Trailer Park Boys: The Movie. His performance in the indie film Down to the Bone also earned acclaim after the film received honors at the Sundance Film Festival.
| Net Worth 2021: | 13 million |
