Willem Dafoe

Willem Dafoe: Biography in Details

Who is Willem Dafoe?

William Dafoe is an American film and voice actor who portrayed dark and unconventional characters in his films.

He is well-known for the role of Norman Osborn and the Green Goblin in the 2002 film Spider-Man earned him an MTV Movie Award nomination for Best Villain.

Willem Dafoe: Birth Facts, Family, and Childhood

He was born on 22 July 1955, in Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. Dafoe’s nationality is American and his ethnicity is mixed(German, English, Irish, Northern Irish, Scottish, and French).

His mother’s name is Muriel Isabel Dafoe and his father’s name is William Alfred Dafoe. His father was a surgeon by profession.

Before making his acting debut, Dafoe toured with an avant-garde theater group across the USA and Europe.

Although, Willem Dafoe has five sisters and one brother. He was raised by his sisters as his parents were busy with their professions.

In which school did Willem Dafoe attend?

After studying at Appleton East High School, he enrolled at the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee to study drama when he was 17 but soon grew tired of the university’s theater department.

Hence, he left the university and joined the experimental theater company ‘Theatre X’ in Milwaukee

Willem Dafoe: Professional Life and Career

During his career, Dafoe made his debut on-screen acting with a small part in the 1980’s Heaven’s Gate.

In addition, Willem Dafoe took on the role of Sergeant Elias in Platoon in 1986 for which he was nominated for an Oscar. Roles in Martin Scorsese’s The Last Temptation Of Christ in 1988, Mississippi Burning in 1988, and Born On The Fourth Of July in 1989.

He strengthened his position as one of the strongest character actors in Hollywood.

Furthermore, Willem Dafoe is notable for movies including Tom and Viv in 1994, The English Patient in 1996, Speed 2 in 1997, Spider-Man in 2002, Animal Factory in 2003, and Manderlay in 2005.

He was awarded the “Special Award: For immense contribution to the art of film” in 2002. The International Film Festival of the Art of Cinematography Plus Camerimage which is a festival dedicated to cinematography.

Furthermore, Dafoe lent his voice for the animation Finding Nemo in 2003 and co-starred in Mr. Bean’s Holiday in 2007.

Willem Dafoe has appeared in several films like ‘Inside Man’ in 2006, ‘The Walker in 2007, ‘And Adam Resurrected’ in 2008.

He has acted in films like ‘Daybreakers’ in 2009, a science-fiction horror, and ‘The Hunter’ in 2011, an adventure thriller in which he plays the title role.

Likewise, he won the Stockholm Achievement Award in 2012 presented at The Stockholm International Film Festival, Sweden.

How much is the net worth of Willem Dafoe?

Willem Dafoe has a net worth of $30 million but his salary is not revealed yet.

Willem Dafoe: Rumors and Controversy

There are no rumors of the couple getting separated by now. But his bio is stronger in the aspect of a career rather than his personal life.

Body Measurements

Willem Dafoe has a height of 5 feet 10 inches.

His body weighs 78kg. He has dark brown hair and blue eyes.

Social Media Profile

Willem Dafoe is active on Instagram and Twitter.

He has more than 6k followers on Instagram and more than 1.9k followers on Twitter.

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