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 Table of Free Voices, Berlin, September 9, 2006 |
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| Born | William J. Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Dafoe July 22, 1955 Appleton, Wisconsin |
| Spouse(s) | Giada Colagrande (2005-present) |
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Biography
Early life
Dafoe, the seventh of eight children, was born William J. Dafoe in Appleton, Wisconsin, the son of Muriel Isabel (née Sprissler), a nurse and Boston native, and Dr. Appleton is a city in Calumet, Outagamie, and Winnebago Counties in the U William Alfred Dafoe, a surgeon. [1] His paternal grandfather was from Belleville, Ontario. Belleville ( 2006 population 48821 metropolitan population 91518 is a city located at the mouth of the Moira River on the Bay of Quinte in southeastern [2] His birth name is William Dafoe; he changed it to "Willem" (Dutch for "William") so people would not call him "Billy". Dutch ( is a West Germanic language spoken by around 24 million people 22 million of which are from the Netherlands, Belgium and Suriname After being expelled from Appleton East High School for making a video that school administrators deemed "pornographic", he finished his studies at nearby Lawrence University. Lawrence University is a private liberal arts college located in Appleton, Wisconsin. He then studied drama at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, but left before graduation in order to join the newly formed avant-garde group Theatre X. Drama is the specific mode of Fiction represented in Performance. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (also known as UW-Milwaukee, UWM or Milwaukee) is a public Research university located in Theatre X was an American Theatre company based in Milwaukee Wisconsin.
Career
After touring with Theatre X for four years in the United States and Europe, he moved to New York City and joined the Performance Group. The City of New York The Performance Group (TPG was an Experimental theater troupe started by Richard Schechner in 1967 Dafoe's film career began in 1981, when he was cast in Heaven's Gate, but his role was removed from the film during editing. Heaven's Gate is a 1980 Western movie depicting the Johnson County War, a dispute between land barons and European immigrants in Wyoming In the mid 80's he was cast by famed director William Friedkin to star in the classic film To Live And Die In LA, in which Dafoe portrays counterfeiter Rick Masters. William Friedkin (born August 29 1935 in Chicago, Illinois) is an Academy Award-winning American movie and television director To Live and Die in LA ( 1985) is a American Neo-noir Crime film directed by William Friedkin and based on the Novel A year later he starred as the leader of a motorcycle gang in The Loveless (and later played a similar role in Streets of Fire), but his first breakthrough film role was as the compassionate Sergeant Elias in Platoon (1986). A motorcycle club (MC is an organized club of dedicated Motorcyclists who join together for Camaraderie, strength of numbers companionship education rider training Streets of Fire is a 1984 film directed by Walter Hill and co-written by Hill and Larry Gross. Platoon is a 1986 Vietnam War film written and directed by Oliver Stone and starring Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger In 1988 Dafoe starred in another movie set during the Vietnam War, this time as CID Agent Buck McGriff in Off Limits. The Vietnam War, also known as the Second Indochina War, or the Vietnam Conflict, occurred in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia Off Limits is a 1988 film set during the Vietnam War starring Willem Dafoe and Gregory Hines and directed by Christopher He has since become a popular character actor; due to his harsh facial features and crooked smile, he is often typecast as unstable or villainous characters, such as the Green Goblin in the Spider-Man film series and Barillo in Once Upon a Time in Mexico. A character actor is an Actor who predominantly plays a particular type of role rather than leading ones The Green Goblin is a name shared by several fictional Supervillains that appear in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Spider-Man film series consists of three Superhero films based on the fictional Marvel Comics character of the same name, Once Upon a Time in Mexico is a 2003 action Film written edited and directed by Robert Rodriguez. Before that, he was briefly considered for the role of The Joker by Tim Burton and Sam Hamm for 1989's Batman. The Joker is a fictional character appearing in Comic books published by DC Comics. Timothy "Tim" William Burton (born August 25 1958 is an American Film director, Screenwriter and Set designer, notable for the quirky Sam Hamm (born November 19, 1955) is an American Screenwriter, perhaps best known for writing the screenplays for the Tim Burton Batman is a 1989 Superhero film based on the DC Comics character of the same name. Hamm recalls "We thought, 'Well, Willem Dafoe looks just like The Joker. '" The role ended up going to Jack Nicholson. John Joseph "Jack" Nicholson (born April 22 1937) is an American Actor, internationally renowned for his often dark-themed portrayals [3] He also played Jesus in The Last Temptation of Christ (1988). Jesus of Nazareth (7–2 BC / BCE —26–36 AD / CE) The Last Temptation of Christ is a 1988 film directed by Martin Scorsese. He once remarked "To this day, I can't believe I was so brazen to think I could pull off the Jesus role", though Dafoe received acclaim despite the controversy surrounding the film.
He starred in the erotic drama Body of Evidence with Madonna. Body of Evidence is a 1993 German / American erotic film directed by Uli Edel and written by Brad Mirman. Madonna Louise Ciccone Ritchie (born August 16 1958 known as Madonna, is an American In this film, he appeared totally nude, as well as giving Madonna cunnilingus in a famous scene in a carpark. Cunnilingus is the act of using the Mouth, Lips and Tongue to stimulate the female Genitals. In 1991, Willem Dafoe portrayed a Manhattan drug dealer in the film Light Sleeper. Manhattan Island, in New York Harbor, is much the largest part of the Borough of Manhattan, one of the Five Boroughs which form the City of New York Light Sleeper is a 1992 Film written and directed by Paul Schrader. This film received very good reviews by both critics and fans. Dafoe played an eccentric FBI agent in The Boondock Saints (1999) and in American Psycho (2000). The Boondock Saints is a 1999 action Crime drama film written and directed by Troy Duffy. American Psycho is a 2000 film adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis 's controversial novel of the same name. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1986 for Platoon and 2000 for Shadow of the Vampire. Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role is one of the Academy Awards of Merit presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts Platoon is a 1986 Vietnam War film written and directed by Oliver Stone and starring Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger Shadow of the Vampire is a movie that opened in the United States on December 29, 2000. After Spider-Man, Dafoe had a rare opportunity to play a heroic film role when he provided the voice of Gill in the animated movie Finding Nemo. Finding Nemo is a 2003 computer-animated American Family film.
He worked briefly as a model in a 1990 Prada campaign. A model is a person who is posed or displayed for the purpose of Art, Fashion, or other products and Advertising. Prada SpA is an Italian high-fashion company (also referred to as fashion House or Label) specializing in Luxury goods for men and women In 2004, Dafoe lent his likeness and voice for the highly successful James Bond video game Everything or Nothing as villain Nikolai Diavolo. James Bond 007 is a Fictional character created in 1953 by writer Ian Fleming, who featured him in twelve Novels and two Short story A video game is a Game that involves interaction with a User interface to generate visual feedback on a video device. James Bond 007 Everything or Nothing is a 2004 Third-person shooter Video game, where the player controls Ian Fleming 's master A list of characters appearing in the James Bond video game James Bond 007 Everything or Nothing Recurring Characters James Bond - (likeness In 2006, he played NYPD detective Stan Aubray on the hunt for a serial killer, the lead in New York-set thriller Anamorph, opposite Scott Speedman and Peter Stormare. Anamorph is an independent Psychological thriller Film directed by Henry S Scott Speedman (born September 1, 1975) is an UK -born Canadian film and television Actor. (born August 27 1953) is a Swedish Film, stage, voice and television Actor as well as a theatrical director and playwright In his most recent film he stars alongside Rowan Atkinson in the sequel to 1997's Bean, Mr. Bean's Holiday which was released worldwide March 30, 2007. Rowan Atkinson (born 6 January 1955 is an English Comedian, actor and writer famous for his title roles in the British television comedies Blackadder Bean, also known as Bean The Ultimate Disaster Movie or Mr Bean The Movie is a 1997 feature film based on the television Mr Bean's Holiday (also known as Bean 2, Bean on Holiday and French Bean) is a Comedy film starring Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
Personal life
Dafoe met director Elizabeth LeCompte at the Performance Group. Elizabeth LeCompte (born April 28 1944) is a founding member of theater collective The Wooster Group. LeCompte and Dafoe were part of the restructuring of The Performance Group and became professional collaborators and founding members of The Wooster Group, and began a relationship. The Wooster Group is a New York City based theater Ensemble known for creating numerous original dramatic works Their son, Jack, was born in 1982.
Dafoe married Italian director and actress Giada Colagrande on March 25, 2005. The' Italian people' are a Southern European Ethnic group located primarily in Italy, Switzerland, France and by virtue of a wide-ranging Giada Colagrande (born October 16 1975) is an Italian film maker and actress Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
He is part-owner of a restaurant with friend and fellow actor John C. McGinley. John Christopher McGinley (born August 3, 1959) is an American Actor, producer and screenwriter, most notable for his roles [4]
Dafoe's brother, Donald, is a renowned transplant surgeon and researcher. Donald C Dafoe is an American transplant surgeon at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he is the director of the Pancreas Transplantation Kidney and Pancreas
Filmography
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| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
| 1980 | Heaven's Gate | Extra | Uncredited Role |
| 1982 | The Loveless | Vance | |
| 1983 | The Hunger | 2nd Phone Booth Youth | |
| 1984 | Roadhouse 66 | Johnny Harte | |
| New York Nights | Boyfriend | ||
| Streets of Fire | Raven Shaddock | ||
| 1985 | To Live and Die in L.A. | Erick 'Rick' Masters | |
| 1986 | Platoon | Sgt. Elias K. Grodin | |
| 1988 | Off Limits | Buck McGriff | |
| The Last Temptation of Christ | Jesus | ||
| Mississippi Burning | Agent Alan Ward | ||
| 1989 | Triumph of the Spirit | Salamo Arouch | |
| Born on the Fourth of July | Charlie - Villa Dulce | ||
| 1990 | Cry-Baby | Hateful Guard | Cameo |
| Wild at Heart | Bobby Peru | ||
| 1991 | Flight of the Intruder | Lt. The year 1980 in film involved some significant events Events April 30 - The Roger Daltrey film McVicar, opens Heaven's Gate is a 1980 Western movie depicting the Johnson County War, a dispute between land barons and European immigrants in Wyoming Events June 10 = Steven Spielberg 's Science fiction PG-rating film E Events February 11 - The Rolling Stones concert film Let's Spend the Night Together opens in New York The Hunger is a 1983 English language Horror film. It is the story of a bizarre Love triangle between a doctor ( Susan Sarandon Events The Walt Disney Company founds Touchstone Pictures to release movies with subject matter deemed inappropriate for the Disney name Roadhouse 66 is a 1984 movie starring Willem Dafoe and Judge Reinhold. Streets of Fire is a 1984 film directed by Walter Hill and co-written by Hill and Larry Gross. Events 3 December - Roger Moore steps down from the role of James Bond after twelve years and seven films To Live and Die in LA ( 1985) is a American Neo-noir Crime film directed by William Friedkin and based on the Novel Events April 12 - Actor Morgan Mason marries The Go-Go's Belinda Carlisle Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger marries Platoon is a 1986 Vietnam War film written and directed by Oliver Stone and starring Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger Platoon is a 1986 Vietnam War film written and directed by Oliver Stone and starring Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger Events Michael Jackson 's first film was Moonwalker Top grossing films (U Off Limits is a 1988 film set during the Vietnam War starring Willem Dafoe and Gregory Hines and directed by Christopher The Last Temptation of Christ is a 1988 film directed by Martin Scorsese. Jesus of Nazareth (7–2 BC / BCE —26–36 AD / CE) Mississippi Burning is a 1988 Crime drama Film based on the FBI investigation into the real-life murders of three civil rights workers in the Events Actress Kim Basinger and her brother Mick purchase Braselton Georgia for $20 million Triumph of the Spirit is a 1989 film directed by Robert M Young and starring Willem Dafoe and Edward James Olmos. Born on the Fourth of July is a 1989 Film adaptation of the Autobiography of the same name by Vietnam War veteran The year 1990 in film involved some significant events Events CGI technique is expanded with motion capture for Cry-Baby ( 1990) is a teen Musical film directed by John Waters. Wild at Heart is a 1990 American film written and directed by David Lynch, and based on Barry Gifford 's pulp novel Wild at Heart is a 1990 American film written and directed by David Lynch, and based on Barry Gifford 's pulp novel The year 1991 in film involved some significant events Events April 28 - Bonnie Flight of the Intruder is a 1991 film directed by John Milius, which is based on the novel of the same name by A-6 Intruder pilot Cmdr. Virgil 'Tiger' Cole | |
| 1992 | White Sands | Deputy Sheriff Ray Dolezal | |
| Light Sleeper | John LeTour | ||
| 1993 | Body of Evidence | Frank Dulaney | |
| Faraway, So Close! | Emit Flesti | ||
| 1994 | Tom & Viv | Tom Eliot | |
| Clear and Present Danger | John Clark | ||
| 1995 | Victory | Axel Heyst | |
| The Night and the Moment | The Writer | ||
| 1996 | Basquiat | The Electrician | |
| The English Patient | David Caravaggio | ||
| 1997 | Speed 2: Cruise Control | John Geiger | |
| Affliction | Rolfe Whitehouse | ||
| 1998 | Lulu on the Bridge | Dr. The year 1992 in film involved many significant films (For more about films in foreign languages check sources in those languages White Sands is a 1992 motion picture directed by Roger Donaldson and written by Daniel Pyne for Warner Bros Light Sleeper is a 1992 Film written and directed by Paul Schrader. The year 1993 in film involved many significant films (For more about films in foreign languages check sources in those languages Body of Evidence is a 1993 German / American erotic film directed by Uli Edel and written by Brad Mirman. Faraway So Close! ( In weiter Ferne so nah!) is a 1993 film by German director Wim Wenders. The year 1994 in film involved some significant events Top grossing films (U Tom & Viv is a 1994 film which tells the story of the true-life relationship between T Thomas Stearns Eliot, OM (September 26 1888 – January 4 1965 was a poet Dramatist, and Literary critic. Clear and Present Danger is a 1994 film directed by Phillip Noyce, based on the book of the same name by Tom Clancy. John Clark (real name John Terrence Kelly is a Fictional character created by Tom Clancy who appears in many of Clancy's novels The year 1995 in film involved some significant events Events March 22 - The Dogme 95 movement is officially announced in Paris The Night and the Moment is a 1995 erotic drama Plot A writer (Dafoe is invited to the house of a noblewoman (Olin who adores free-thinkers The year 1996 in film involved some significant events Major releases this year included Fargo, Trainspotting, The English Patient Basquiat is a 1996 film directed by Julian Schnabel which is based on the life of American postmodernist / neo expressionist artist The English Patient is a 1996 film adaptation of the novel by the same name by Michael Ondaatje. The year 1997 in film involved some significant events Events Summer - Production begins on Star Wars Episode I The Phantom Menace Speed 2 Cruise Control is a 1997 Action film produced and directed by Jan de Bont, and released by Twentieth Century Fox. Affliction is a 1998 film written and directed by Paul Schrader from the novel by Russell Banks. The year 1998 in film involved some significant events Events February 14 - Sharon Stone marries Phil Bronstein Lulu on the Bridge is a 1998 romantic mystery drama film directed by author Paul Auster. Van Horn | |
| New Rose Hotel | X | ||
| 1999 | eXistenZ | Gas | |
| The Boondock Saints | Paul Smecker | ||
| 2000 | American Psycho | Det. New Rose Hotel is a 1998 Film by director Abel Ferrara, based on a William Gibson story of the same name The year 1999 in film involved some significant events and was arguably the most successful year for films released in the 1990s eXistenZ is a 1999 Psychological thriller / Science fiction film by Canadian director David Cronenberg. The Boondock Saints is a 1999 action Crime drama film written and directed by Troy Duffy. The year 2000 in film involved some significant events Events Top grossing films Please note that following the tradition of the American Psycho is a 2000 film adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis 's controversial novel of the same name. Donald Kimball | |
| Animal Factory | Earl Copen | ||
| Shadow of the Vampire | Max Schreck | ||
| Bullfighter | Father Ramirez | ||
| 2001 | Pavilion of Women | Father Andre | |
| Edges of the Lord | Priest | ||
| 2002 | Spider-Man | Green Goblin/Norman Osborn | |
| Auto Focus | John Carpenter | ||
| 2003 | Finding Nemo | Gill | Voice Role |
| The Reckoning | Martin | ||
| Once Upon a Time in Mexico | Armando Barillo | ||
| Camel Cricket City | Camel Cricket | Voice Role Short film |
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| 2004 | The Clearing | Arnold Mack | |
| Spider-Man 2 | Green Goblin/Norman Osborn | ||
| The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou | Klaus Daimler | ||
| Control | Dr. Animal Factory is a Film about life in Prison, set in San Quentin and directed by actor Steve Buscemi. Shadow of the Vampire is a movie that opened in the United States on December 29, 2000. The year 2001 in film involved some significant events (For more about non-English films check sources in those languages Edges of the Lord is a 2001 film set in Poland during World War II that depicts a Jewish boy ( Haley Joel Osment) who is hidden The year 2002 in film involved some significant events The first significant releases of sequels took place between Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Spider-Man is a 2002 American Superhero film based on the fictional Marvel Comics character Spider-Man. The Green Goblin is a name shared by several fictional Supervillains that appear in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. Auto Focus is a 2002 American Biographical film directed by Paul Schrader. The year 2003 in film involved some significant events Releases of sequels took place with movies like 2 Fast 2 Furious, The Lord of the Rings The Return Finding Nemo is a 2003 computer-animated American Family film. This is a list of the characters featured in the Pixar film Finding Nemo. The Reckoning is a 2003 Murder - mystery film set during the Medieval period Once Upon a Time in Mexico is a 2003 action Film written edited and directed by Robert Rodriguez. Short subject is a format description originally coined in the North American Film industry in the early period of cinema. The year 2004 in film involved some significant events Major releases of sequels took place The Clearing is a 2004 drama / Thriller film, and is a directorial debut by Pieter Jan Brugge, an Academy Award Spider-Man 2 is a 2004 American Superhero film directed by Sam Raimi, written by Alvin Sargent and developed by Alfred The Green Goblin is a name shared by several fictional Supervillains that appear in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou is Wes Anderson 's fourth feature length Film, released in the U Control is a 2004 direct-to-video movie Teaser A convict Lee Ray Oliver (played by Ray Liotta) gets a second chance at life if he agrees Michael Copeland | Direct-to-Video Release | |
| The Aviator | Roland Sweet | ||
| 2005 | xXx: State of the Union | General George Deckert | |
| Manderlay | Grace's Father | ||
| Before It Had a Name | Leslie | ||
| Ripley Under Ground | Neil Murchison | ||
| 2006 | American Dreamz | Chief of Staff | |
| Inside Man | Capt. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout The year 2005 in film involved some significant events Releases of sequels took place with movies like The Devil's Rejects, Cheaper xXx State of the Union, mainly released as xXx 2 The Next Level outside of the United States and Canada is a 2005 action / Adventure For the fictional estate see Manderley; for the Burmese city see Mandalay. Ripley Under Ground is the second novel in the Ripliad by Patricia Highsmith. The year 2006 in film involved some significant events Releases of sequels took place with Superman Returns, Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Man's Chest American Dreamz is a 2006 comedy / parody film that satirizes both American Politics and Popular entertainment Inside Man is a 2006 Crime - Drama Film directed by Spike Lee. John Darius | ||
| Paris, je t'aime | The Cowboy | Segment: Place des Victoires | |
| 2007 | The Walker | Senator Larry Lockner | |
| Mr. Bean's Holiday | Carson Clay | ||
| Spider-Man 3 | Green Goblin/Norman Osborn | ||
| Go Go Tales | Ray Ruby | ||
| Anamorph | Det. Paris je t'aime ( French for "Paris I love you" is a 2006 film starring an ensemble cast of actors of various nationalities Paris je t'aime ( French for "Paris I love you" is a 2006 film starring an ensemble cast of actors of various nationalities 2007 saw major releases such as The Simpsons Movie, National Treasure Book of Secrets, The Walker is a Drama film that was written and directed by Paul Schrader and was released in 2007 Mr Bean's Holiday (also known as Bean 2, Bean on Holiday and French Bean) is a Comedy film starring For the video game based on the film see Spider-Man 3 (video game. The Green Goblin is a name shared by several fictional Supervillains that appear in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. Anamorph is an independent Psychological thriller Film directed by Henry S Stan Aubrey | ||
| 2008 | Fireflies in the Garden | Charles Waechter | |
| Daybreakers | |||
| Adam Resurrected | Commandant Klein | ||
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1986 | The Hitchhiker | Jeffrey Hunt | Episode: Ghostwriter |
| 1991 | Fishing With John | Himself | Segment: Ice fishing in northern Maine |
| 1997 | The Simpsons | The Commandant | Voice Role Episode: The Secret War of Lisa Simpson |
Awards & Nominations
- 1987: Nominated, "Best Actor in a Supporting Role" - Platoon
- 2001: Nominated, "Best Actor in a Supporting Role" - Shadow of the Vampire
- 2001: Won, "Best Supporting Actor" - Shadow of the Vampire
Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards
- 2005: Nominated, "Best Acting Ensemble" - The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (shared w/co-stars)
- 2002: Won, "Special Award:For immense contribution to the art of film. Fireflies in the Garden is 2008 drama film starring Julia Roberts and Ryan Reynolds. Daybreakers is an upcoming vampire film written and directed by Peter and Michael Spierig. The year 1986 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1986. The Hitchhiker was a Television series mystery Anthology that aired from 1983 to 1987 on HBO, First Choice The year 1991 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1991. Fishing with John is a 1991 cult TV series directed by and starring actor and musician John Lurie. The year 1997 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1997. " The Secret War of Lisa Simpson " is the season finale of The Simpsons ' eighth season, first aired by the Fox network "The Oscar" redirects here for the film see The Oscar (film. The Saturn Award is an award presented annually by the Academy of Science Fiction Fantasy & Horror Films to honor the top works in Science fiction, Fantasy The Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA is the largest film critics organization in the U The International Film Festival of the Art of Cinematography CAMERIMAGE is the greatest and most recognized festival dedicated to the art of Cinematography and its creators - "
Chicago Film Critics Association Awards
- 2001: Nominated, "Best Supporting Actor" - Shadow of the Vampire
- 2003: Nominated, "Best Supporting Actor" - Auto Focus
- 2002: Nominated, "Best Supporting Actor" - Shadow of the Vampire
- 2001: Won, "Best Actor" - Shadow of the Vampire
Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival
- 2000: Won, "Outstanding Creative Performance" - Shadow of the Vampire
- 2001: Nominated, "Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture" - Shadow of the Vampire
- 1987: Nominated, "Best Male Lead" - Platoon
- 1991: Nominated, "Best Supporting Male" - Wild at Heart
- 2001: Won, "Best Supporting Male" - Shadow of the Vampire
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 2000: Won, "Best Supporting Actor" - Shadow of the Vampire
- 2003: Nominated, "Best Villain" - Spider-Man
MTV Movie Awards, Mexico
- 2004: Nominated, "Most Divine Miracle in a Movie" - The Last Temptation of Christ
Online Film Critics Society Awards
- 2001: Nominated, "Best Supporting Actor" - Shadow of the Vampire
Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards
- 2001: Won, "Best Actor in a Supporting Role" - Shadow of the Vampire
- 1994: Nominated, "Worst Actor" - Body of Evidence
- 1998: Nominated, "Worst Supporting Actor" - Speed 2: Cruise Control
Sant Jordi Awards
- 1995: Won, "Best Foreign Actor" - Light Sleeper
- 2001: Won, "Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role, Comedy or Musical" - Shadow of the Vampire
- 1997: Nominated, "Outstanding Performance by a Cast" - The English Patient (shared w/co-stars)
- 2001: Nominated, "Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role" - Shadow of the Vampire
Sitges - Catalonian International Film Festival
- 2000: Won, "Best Actor" - Shadow of the Vampire
References
External links
- Willem Dafoe at the Internet Movie Database
- Willem Dafoe at TV.com
- Willem Dafoe Biography
- Interview with Willem Dafoe
- The Onion A.V. Club interview
| Persondata | |
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| NAME | Dafoe, Willem |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | American actor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | July 22, 1955 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Appleton, Wisconsin, United States |
| DATE OF DEATH | |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |
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