"Our job is to make something beautiful. We are agents of beauty."

Willem Dafoe (1955)
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About Willem Dafoe

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.

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