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Willem Dafoe

Willem Dafoe

Acting
22 Jul 1955 (70 years)
Appleton, Wisconsin, USA

Biography

William James "Willem" Dafoe (/dəˈfoʊ/ də-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 a Volpi Cup Award for Best Actor, with nominations for four Academy Awards, a British Academy Film Award, and four Golden Globe Awards. He received an Honorary Golden Bear in 2018. Born in Appleton, Wisconsin, Dafoe made his film debut with an uncredited role in H...

Also Known As

William Dafoe, Jr., William J. Dafoe, William James Dafoe

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