Willem Dafoe
- Biography
- Known for the darkly eccentric characters he often plays, Willem Dafoe is one of the screen's more provocative and engaging actors. Strong-jawed and wiry, he has commented that his looks make him ideal for playing the boy next door -- if you happen ...
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- Born
- July 22, 1955
Awards
Screen Actors Guild
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Nominated | Screen Actors Guild |
Best Supporting Actor Shadow of the Vampire |
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Supporting Actor Shadow of the Vampire |
Hollywood Foreign Press Association
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Nominated | Hollywood Foreign Press Association |
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Shadow of the Vampire |
Independent Spirit Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Won | Independent Spirit Awards |
Best Supporting Actor Shadow of the Vampire |
Los Angeles Film Critics Association
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Won | Los Angeles Film Critics Association |
Best Supporting Actor Shadow of the Vampire |
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Willem Dafoe Ponders The Possibility Of Returning To The 'Spider-Man' Franchise
11/03/09 We recently brought you the news that Dylan Baker will reprise his role as Dr. Curt Connors in "Spider-Man 4," heralding some hope that The Lizard could finally make his long-awaited debut as Peter Parker's newest nemesis. | MTV Movies Blog -
Willem Dafoe Recalls His Brush with Batman
10/28/09 Remember how surprised everyone was when Michael Keaton was picked to star in Tim Burton's "Batman"? | Rotten Tomatoes -
Film: Interview:Lars von Trier
10/27/09 The woolly career of Danish provocateur Lars von Trier might well be summed up with the phrase "chaos reigns," uttered by an unexpected source in his new film Antichrist , and currently spreading through the culture like swine flu. | The A.V. Club -
EXCLUSIVE: Tim Burton's 'Batman' Could Have Been Willem Dafoe?!
10/27/09 But if you believe one certain rumor, Nicholson almost lost the part to another actor—none other than Willem Dafoe. | MTV Movies Blog -
EXCLUSIVE 'Daybreakers' Stills Feature Creepy Vampires, Willem Dafoe
10/26/09 In one fell swoop, my opinion of " Daybreakers " has shifted from "mildly interested" to "holy wow I want to see this now ." | MTV Movies Blog -
Willem Dafoe Talks 'John Carter of Mars'
10/21/09 Dafoe revealed to Capone that he doesn't know much more than you or I might, but his enthusiasm for Tarkas and for Andrew Stanton is contagious. | Cinematical.com -
Willem Dafoe On Getting Nude In 'Antichrist,' Working With Director Lars Von Trier
10/21/09 This week, (limited) audiences will finally get to see what all the fuss was at this year's Cannes over director Lars Von Trier 's art-horror flick, " Antichrist ." | MTV Movies Blog -
Toronto in 60 Seconds: Tuesday. September 15, 2009
09/15/09 Scott Weinberg gave us the low-down on Cleanflix -- the documentary showcasing how much the Mormons love to clean up our favorite Hollywood movies. | Cinematical.com -
Willem Dafoe: “I’m a happy guy, but I also think about death all the time”
09/12/09 When asked if he balances his roles between lighter v. darker or mainstream v. more specialty work, Dafoe pondered the question and then said he's found a balance, but it's not necessarily a conscious decision. | indieWIRE