Willem Dafoe

Willem Dafoe

Biography

William James "Willem" Dafoe (/dəˈfoʊ/də-FOH or /ˈdeɪfoʊ/ DAY-foh; 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 un...

Known For: Acting

Birthday: 1955-07-22

Place of Birth: Appleton, Wisconsin, USA

Gender: Male

Also Known As

  • Willem DeFoe
  • William Dafoe, Jr.
  • William J. Dafoe
  • 윌렘 데포
  • Γουίλεμ Νταφόε

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