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Willem Dafoe

William James Dafoe is an American film and voice actor, best known for portraying dark and unconventional characters in films. He is a versatile actor who chooses his roles more on the basis of their artistic merit than on their box office potential. He has acted in a variety of roles that range from that of an idealistic FBI agent in Mississippi Burning (1988) to the villainous green goblin in Spiderman (2002). His well-defined cheekbones and strong jaws give him a look that suits the villainous roles that he often portrays. But he is also careful not to be typecast as a villain and believes in exploring different kinds of roles that would help him develop as an actor. He played negative roles in To Live and Die in L.A. (1985), The Loveless (1982), and Streets of Fire (1984). Desiring some variety in the kind of characters he played, Dafoe portrayed the kind-hearted "Sergeant Elias" in Oliver Stone's Platoon (1986)—a role which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. He depicted Jewish boxer "Salamo Arouch," a holocaust survivor, in the film Triumph of the Spirit (1989). He became popular as a character actor. He is also a voice actor and has made several television appearances.

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CBS Mornings (2021)
Guest starring as Willem Dafoe
Live with Kelly and Ryan (2017)
Guest starring as Willem Dafoe
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015)
Guest starring as Willem Dafoe
The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015)
Guest starring as Willem Dafoe (2 episodes)
Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014)
Guest starring as Willem Dafoe (2 episodes)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014)
Guest starring as Willem Dafoe (3 episodes)
The Jonathan Ross Show (2011)
Guest starring as Willem Dafoe
Conan (2010)
Guest starring as Willem Dafoe
Made in Hollywood (2005)
Guest starring as Willem Dafoe
NY Graham Norton (2004)
Guest starring as Willem Dafoe
Inside the Actors Studio (1994)
Guest starring as Willem Dafoe
Fishing with John (1991)
Guest starring as Willem Dafoe
The Simpsons (1989)
Guest starring as Mr. Lassen
Guest starring as Commandant
American Experience (1988)
Guest starring as Narrator
Saturday Night Live (1975)
Guest starring as Willem Dafoe (2 episodes)
Arena (1975)
Guest starring as Narrator
  • Episode 2022-07-25: River (Jul 25, 2022)
Oscars (1953)
Guest starring as Willem Dafoe (4 episodes)
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