Willem Dafoe

Willem Dafoe

Born July 22, 1955 (Age: 70) Appleton, Wisconsin, USA

Biography

William James "Willem" Dafoe (born July 22, 1955) is an American actor. 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, four Golden Globe Awards, four Critics' Choice Movie Awards, and five Screen Actors Guild Awards. He has frequently collaborated with filmmakers Paul Schrader, Abel Ferrara, Lars von Trier, Julian Schnabel, Wes Anderson, and Robert Eggers. Dafoe was a founding member of experimental theatre company The Wooster Group. He made his film debut with an uncredited role in Heaven's Gate (1980). Dafoe's early career includes credits for The Loveless (1982), Streets of Fire (1984), and To Live and Die in L.A. (1985). He earned his first Academy Award nomination for the war drama Platoon (1986), followed by nominations for his roles in Shadow of the Vampire (2000), The Florida Project (2017), and the Vincent van Gogh biopic At Eternity's Gate (2018). He also gained acclaim and wide recognition for his roles as Jesus Christ in The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) and as the supervillain Norman Osborn in the superhero film Spider-Man (2002), a role he reprised in its sequels Spider-Man 2 (2004) and Spider-Man 3 (2007), and the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021). His other film appearance include roles in Mississippi Burning (1988), Born on the Fourth of July (1989), Wild at Heart (1990), Light Sleeper (1992), Body of Evidence (1993), Clear and Present Danger (1994), The English Patient (1996), Affliction (1997), New Rose Hotel(1998), Existenz (1999), The Boondock Saints (1999), American Psycho (2000), Auto Focus (2002), Finding Nemo (2003), The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004), Inside Man (2006), Mr. Bean's Holiday (2007), Antichrist (2009), Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009), Nymphomaniac (2013), The Fault in Our Stars (2014), John Wick (2014), The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014), Aquaman (2018), The Lighthouse (2019), Nightmare Alley (2021), Poor Things (2023), and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024).
William James "Willem" Dafoe (born July 22, 1955) is an American actor. 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, four Golden Globe Awards, four Critics' Choice Movie Awards, and five Screen Actors Guild Awards. He has frequently collaborated with filmmakers Paul Schrader, Abel Ferrara, Lars von Trier, Julian Schnabel, Wes Anderson, and Robert Eggers. Dafoe was a founding member of experimental theatre company The Wooster Group. He made his film debut with an uncredited role in Heaven's Gate (1980). Dafoe's early career includes credits for The Loveless (1982), Streets of Fire (1984), and To Live and Die in L.A. (1985). He earned his first Academy Award nomination for the war drama Platoon (1986), followed by nominations for his roles in Shadow of the Vampire (2000), The Florida Project (2017), and the Vincent van Gogh biopic At Eternity's Gate (2018). He also gained acclaim and wide recognition for his roles as Jesus Christ in The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) and as the supervillain Norman Osborn in the superhero film Spider-Man (2002), a role he reprised in its sequels Spider-Man 2 (2004) and Spider-Man 3 (2007), and the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021). His other film appearance include roles in Mississippi Burning (1988), Born on the Fourth of July (1989), Wild at Heart (1990), Light Sleeper (1992), Body of Evidence (1993), Clear and Present Danger (1994), The English Patient (1996), Affliction (1997), New Rose Hotel(1998), Existenz (1999), The Boondock Saints (1999), American Psycho (2000), Auto Focus (2002), Finding Nemo (2003), The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004), Inside Man (2006), Mr. Bean's Holiday (2007), Antichrist (2009), Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009), Nymphomaniac (2013), The Fault in Our Stars (2014), John Wick (2014), The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014), Aquaman (2018), The Lighthouse (2019), Nightmare Alley (2021), Poor Things (2023), and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024).
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Filmography

The Man in My Basement

The Man in My Basement

2025 as Anniston Bennett Age: 70
The Phoenician Scheme

The Phoenician Scheme

2025 as Knave Age: 69
The Legend of Ochi

The Legend of Ochi

2025 as Maxim Age: 69
Nosferatu

Nosferatu

2024 as Prof. Albin Eberhart von Franz Age: 69
Saturday Night

Saturday Night

2024 as David Tebet Age: 69
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

2024 as Jackson Age: 69
Kinds of Kindness

Kinds of Kindness

2024 as Raymond / George / Omi Age: 68
Poor Things

Poor Things

2023 as Godwin Baxter Age: 68
Willem Dafoe

Willem Dafoe

2023 as Age: 68
Asteroid City

Asteroid City

2023 as Saltzburg Keitel Age: 67
Inside

Inside

2023 as Nemo Age: 67
Dead for a Dollar

Dead for a Dollar

2022 as Joe Cribbens Age: 67
The Northman

The Northman

2022 as Heimir the Fool Age: 66
Spider-Man: No Way Home

Spider-Man: No Way Home

2021 as Norman Osborn / Green Goblin Age: 66
Nightmare Alley

Nightmare Alley

2021 as Clem Hoatley Age: 66
The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun

The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun

2021 as Albert 'the Abacus' Age: 66
The Card Counter

The Card Counter

2021 as Gordo Age: 66
Zack Snyder's Justice League

Zack Snyder's Justice League

2021 as Vulko Age: 65
Motherless Brooklyn

Motherless Brooklyn

2019 as Paul Randolph Age: 64
The Lighthouse

The Lighthouse

2019 as Thomas Wake Age: 64
Love, Antosha

Love, Antosha

2019 as Self Age: 64
Aquaman

Aquaman

2018 as Nuidis Vulko Age: 63
Vox Lux

Vox Lux

2018 as Narrator (voice) Age: 63
Mountain

Mountain

2017 as Narrator (voice) Age: 62
Murder on the Orient Express

Murder on the Orient Express

2017 as Gerhard Hardman Age: 62
The Florida Project

The Florida Project

2017 as Bobby Age: 62
Death Note

Death Note

2017 as Ryuk (voice) Age: 62
What Happened to Monday

What Happened to Monday

2017 as Terrence Settman Age: 62
The Great Wall

The Great Wall

2016 as Ballard Age: 61
Dog Eat Dog

Dog Eat Dog

2016 as Mad Dog Age: 61
A Family Man

A Family Man

2016 as Ed Blackridge Age: 61
Finding Dory

Finding Dory

2016 as Gill (voice) Age: 60
John Wick

John Wick

2014 as Marcus Age: 59
A Most Wanted Man

A Most Wanted Man

2014 as Tommy Brue Age: 59
The Fault in Our Stars

The Fault in Our Stars

2014 as Peter van Houten Age: 58
The Grand Budapest Hotel

The Grand Budapest Hotel

2014 as Jopling Age: 58
Nymphomaniac: Vol. II

Nymphomaniac: Vol. II

2013 as L Age: 58
Out of the Furnace

Out of the Furnace

2013 as John Petty Age: 58
4:44 Last Day on Earth

4:44 Last Day on Earth

2012 as Cisco Age: 56
John Carter

John Carter

2012 as Tars Tarkas Age: 56
The Hunter

The Hunter

2011 as Martin David Age: 56
Miral

Miral

2010 as Eddie Age: 55
Daybreakers

Daybreakers

2010 as Lionel 'Elvis' Cormac Age: 54
The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day

The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day

2009 as Paul Smecker (uncredited) Age: 54
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant

Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant

2009 as Gavner Purl Age: 54
Fantastic Mr. Fox

Fantastic Mr. Fox

2009 as Rat (voice) Age: 54
Antichrist

Antichrist

2009 as He Age: 53
Fireflies in the Garden

Fireflies in the Garden

2008 as Charles Waechter Age: 53
Go Go Tales

Go Go Tales

2008 as Ray Ruby Age: 52
Spider-Man 3

Spider-Man 3

2007 as Green Goblin / Norman Osborn Age: 51
Mr. Bean's Holiday

Mr. Bean's Holiday

2007 as Carson Clay Age: 51
The Walker

The Walker

2007 as Larry Lockner Age: 51
Paris Je T'aime

Paris Je T'aime

2006 as Le cow-boy (Place des Victoires) Age: 50
American Dreamz

American Dreamz

2006 as Chief of Staff Age: 50
Manderlay

Manderlay

2005 as Grace's Father Age: 49
Jiminy Glick in Lalawood

Jiminy Glick in Lalawood

2005 as Willem Dafoe (uncredited) Age: 49
xXx: State of the Union

xXx: State of the Union

2005 as Gen. George Octavius Deckert Age: 49
The Aviator

The Aviator

2004 as Roland Sweet Age: 49
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou

2004 as Klaus Daimler Age: 49
Love, Death, Elvis & Oz: The Making of Wild at Heart

Love, Death, Elvis & Oz: The Making of Wild at Heart

2004 as Age: 49
No Image

The Misbehavers

2004 as Self Age: 49
The Clearing

The Clearing

2004 as Arnold Mack Age: 48
Spider-Man 2

Spider-Man 2

2004 as Green Goblin / Norman Osborn Age: 48
Behind the Scenes of 'Spider-Man'

Behind the Scenes of 'Spider-Man'

2004 as Self Age: 48
Once Upon a Time in Mexico

Once Upon a Time in Mexico

2003 as Armando Barillo Age: 48
Finding Nemo

Finding Nemo

2003 as Gill (voice) Age: 47
Auto Focus

Auto Focus

2002 as John Carpenter Age: 47
No Image

The Spider-Man Story

2002 as Self Age: 46
Spider-Man

Spider-Man

2002 as Green Goblin / Norman Osborn Age: 46
Pavilion of Women

Pavilion of Women

2001 as Father Andre Age: 45
Animal Factory

Animal Factory

2000 as Earl Copen Age: 45
Bullfighter

Bullfighter

2000 as Father Ramirez Age: 45
Shadow of the Vampire

Shadow of the Vampire

2000 as Max Schreck Age: 45
American Psycho

American Psycho

2000 as Donald Kimball Age: 44
eXistenZ

eXistenZ

1999 as Gas Age: 43
New Rose Hotel

New Rose Hotel

1999 as X Age: 43
The Boondock Saints

The Boondock Saints

1999 as Paul Smecker Age: 43
Affliction

Affliction

1998 as Rolfe Whitehouse Age: 42
Speed 2: Cruise Control

Speed 2: Cruise Control

1997 as Geiger Age: 41
No Image

Wrong Guys

1997 as Jack Straw Age: 41
The English Patient

The English Patient

1996 as David Caravaggio Age: 41
Basquiat

Basquiat

1996 as The Electrician Age: 41
Clear and Present Danger

Clear and Present Danger

1994 as John Clark Age: 39
Faraway, So Close!

Faraway, So Close!

1993 as Emit Flesti Age: 38
Body of Evidence

Body of Evidence

1993 as Frank Dulaney Age: 37
Light Sleeper

Light Sleeper

1992 as John LeTour Age: 37
White Sands

White Sands

1992 as Deputy Sheriff Ray Dolezal Age: 36
Flight of the Intruder

Flight of the Intruder

1991 as Lt. Cmdr. Virgil 'Tiger' Cole Age: 35
Wild at Heart

Wild at Heart

1990 as Bobby Peru Age: 35
Cry-Baby

Cry-Baby

1990 as Hateful Guard Age: 34
Born on the Fourth of July

Born on the Fourth of July

1989 as Charlie Age: 34
Mississippi Burning

Mississippi Burning

1988 as Agent Alan Ward Age: 33
The Last Temptation of Christ

The Last Temptation of Christ

1988 as Jesus Age: 32
Off Limits

Off Limits

1988 as Buck McGriff Age: 32
Platoon

Platoon

1986 as Sergeant Elias Grodin Age: 31
To Live and Die in L.A.

To Live and Die in L.A.

1985 as Rick Masters Age: 30
Streets of Fire

Streets of Fire

1984 as Raven Shaddock Age: 28
The Hunger

The Hunger

1983 as 2nd Phone Booth Youth Age: 27
Heaven's Gate

Heaven's Gate

1980 as Willy (uncredited) Age: 25