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Known for his prolific career portraying diverse roles in both mainstream and arthouse films, he is the recipient of various accolades, including the Volpi Cup for Best Actor as well as nominations for four Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, and four Golden Globe Awards.
Willem Dafoe. Actor: Spider-Man. Having made over one hundred films in his legendary career, Willem Dafoe is internationally respected for bringing versatility, boldness, and daring to some of the most iconic films of our time.
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Willem Dafoe is an American actor known for his work in To Live and Die in L.A. (1985), Platoon (1986), The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), Flight of the Intruder (1991), Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997), The Boondock Saints (1999), Shadow of the Vampire (2000), Spider-Man (2002), Finding Nemo (2003), The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004 ...
YearTitleRole1980Willy1981Vance19832nd Phone Booth Youth1984Raven Shaddock2 days ago · Willem Dafoe, American actor known for his versatility and willingness to appear in controversial roles. His notable films included Platoon (1986), The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), Shadow of the Vampire (2000), and The Florida Project (2017).
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Jan 17, 2020 · Forty years into his film career and riding high off “The Lighthouse,” Willem Dafoe takes stock.
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Jan 17, 2022 · The joy and the grit of Willem Dafoe's drip season. With Oscar-worthy performances in Spider-Man: No Way Home, Nightmare Alley and The Northman all in the space of six months, one of our...
Jan 8, 2024 · The four-time Oscar nominee talks about his roles in films like "Poor Things," "Gonzo Girl" and "The Last Temptation of Christ." He reveals how he trusts visionary directors and takes risks in his acting choices.