Willem DafoeAwards

Born:
July 22, 1955 in Appleton, WI
Occupation:
Actor
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 to live next door to a mausoleum. Although his...Read More
Current News:
Review: `Boondock Saints' makes unwelcome return

Oct. 28, 2009 6:13 PM ET (AP)

  • Shadow of the Vampire

    Best Supporting Actor

    Won
    Independent Spirit Awards
    2000

  • Shadow of the Vampire

    Best Supporting Actor

    Won
    Los Angeles Film Critics Association
    2000

  • Shadow of the Vampire

    Best Supporting Actor

    Nominated
    Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
    2000

  • Shadow of the Vampire

    Best Supporting Actor

    Nominated
    Screen Actors Guild
    2000

  • Shadow of the Vampire

    Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture

    Nominated
    Hollywood Foreign Press Association
    2000

  • Wild at Heart

    Best Supporting Actor

    Nominated
    Independent Spirit Awards
    1990

  • Platoon

    Best Actor

    Nominated
    Independent Spirit Awards
    1986

  • Platoon

    Best Supporting Actor

    Nominated
    Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
    1986

Movie data provided by AMG

Willem Dafoe Picture

© 2007 Getty Images

Add this Person to Favorites

View AllTrailers + Clips

Need Help?