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Willem Dafoe

American actor
Also known as: William J. Dafoe
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Willem Dafoe (born July 22, 1955, Appleton, Wisconsin, U.S.) is an American actor known for his versatility and willingness to appear in controversial roles. His notable films included Platoon (1986), The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), Shadow of the Vampire (2000), and Poor Things (2023). He also played the Green Goblin in a series of Spider-Man movies. Dafoe, the son of a surgeon and a nurse, was one of seven children. He studied theater at...

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