Matt Dillon: 'I'm not a slave to fame'

Matt Dillon has revealed that he isn't interested in fame.

The Armored star added that his acting career helped him to become more mature.

"There were six kids in our family and I grew up fast," he told Parade. "I had to do a lot of things on my own. I was a rebellious teenager. That's why coming into the film business was good for me, because it gave me some discipline. Once I became an actor I had to grow up a little more.

"Now, I don't feel like I'm a slave to my fame or celebrity. I feel like it's more important to put more focus on being an actor. I like to be around real people and out in the real world."

Dillon, who described himself as "ambitious", also explained that he likes challenging himself with his roles.

"I like to take chances," he said. "The actors I admire are the ones who aren't afraid to make themselves nasty, bad or even goofy. I've never shied away from controversial characters.

"What the guy does that I play in Armored is inexcusable and he's ultimately forced to face that."

Armored is currently in US cinemas and is released in the UK on January 22.