Willem Dafoe
American actor
- Age
- 71years old
- Full name
- Willem J. Dafoe
- Born
- 22 July 1955Appleton, Wisconsin
- Nationality
USA - Star sign
- Cancer
- Years active
- 1980–2026
Known for
About Willem Dafoe
Willem Dafoe is an American actor. They were born on 22 July 1955 in Appleton, Wisconsin. Their career spans 95 titles, among them Finding Nemo (2003), Spider-Man 3 (2007) and Spider-Man (2002).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Willem Dafoe is Heaven's Gate (1980); in all, 95 films over 46 years. They have worked as actor in 94 and producer in 2. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Finding Nemo (2003), with 174 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2010s, with 33 titles. The person they have worked with most is J.K. Simmons, on 7 films, among them Spider-Man 3 and Spider-Man.
Coming up
- 2026 Out 1 January 2027
Werwulf
Latest work
Full filmography (96)- 2026
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Where to watch Willem Dafoe
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2003
- 2007
- 2002
- 2004
- 2012
- 2015
- 2018
- 2014
Availability checked on 25 October 2026.
The best Willem Dafoe films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- Mississippi Burning 1988
- Finding Nemo 2003
- The Florida Project 2017
- Born on the Fourth of July 1989
- Platoon 1986
Awards
All their awardsA count of the awards MovieNCo covers: Academy Awards (Oscars) (1932–2026), Golden Globes (1944–2026), BAFTA Awards (1950–2026) and Actor Awards (2000–2026).
- Academy Awards (Oscars) 3 nominations
- Golden Globes 4 nominations
- BAFTA Awards 1 nomination
- Actor Awards 3 nominations
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Willem Dafoe videos
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Willem Dafoe photos
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Questions about Willem Dafoe
How old is Willem Dafoe?
Willem Dafoe is 71 years old: born on 22 July 1955 in Appleton, Wisconsin.
What are the best Willem Dafoe films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Willem Dafoe films are Mississippi Burning (1988, 8.7), Finding Nemo (2003, 8.6) and The Florida Project (2017, 8.5).
What is Willem Dafoe's next film?
Willem Dafoe's next release is Werwulf, out on 1 January 2027.
How many films and TV shows has Willem Dafoe been in?
MovieNCo lists 95 films for Willem Dafoe, from Heaven's Gate (1980) to Tenzing (2026).
How many awards has Willem Dafoe won?
Willem Dafoe has 11 nominations and no wins yet. By award: Academy Awards (Oscars), 3 nominations; Golden Globes, 4 nominations; BAFTA Awards, 1 nomination; Actor Awards, 3 nominations. A count of the awards MovieNCo covers.
What is Willem Dafoe's star sign?
Willem Dafoe is a Cancer: born on 22 July.
Page reviewed on 9 January 2024.