Willem Dafoe
William James "Willem" Dafoe 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.
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- Born in
- Appleton
- Educated at
- University of Wisconsin–MilwaukeeAppleton East High School
- Awards
- 🏆 Romics d'Oro🏆 Satellite Awards🏆 Saturn Awards🏆 Honorary Golden Bear🏆 Film Independent Spirit Awards
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1955
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