Willem Dafoe
1955
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Biography
Willem Dafoe is an American actor known for his versatile performances in a wide range of films spanning various genres. He was born in Appleton, Wisconsin in 1955 and began his acting career in the late 1970s. Dafoe gained critical acclaim for his roles in movies such as Platoon, Shadow of the Vampire, and The Florida Project. His intense and captivating performances have earned him multiple award nominations, including four Oscar nominations.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Great acting is like a tightrope walk. There's no net underneath. Those really are the special moments.
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You can’t fix the movies! They’re like air! They’re like meth!
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Our job is to make something beautiful. We are agents of beauty.
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Being a known person is kind of a burden. You get all these projections and reflections and all that stuff.
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One of the great things about acting is the edge of not knowing for sure, and taking it off its pedestal as something that's masterful and perfect. You can always fail, so that's a window into being present.