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Willem Dafoe

Actor

Willem Dafoe is an American actor known for his versatile roles in film and television. In the film NEW ROSE HOTEL (1998) by Abel Ferrara, he plays the role of X, an industrial spy who, together with his partner Fox, played by Christopher Walken, tries to poach a scientist. The film is based on a short story by William Gibson. In the documentary WILLIAM FRIEDKIN - HOLLYWOODS ENFANT TERRIBLE (2018) by Francesco Zippel, Dafoe appears as himself and shares his experiences and impressions of the renowned director William Friedkin. Dafoe's other notable films include “Platoon” (1986) directed by Oliver Stone, in which he plays Sergeant Elias, and “The Last Temptation of Christ” (1988) by Martin Scorsese, in which he plays the role of Jesus. In Sam Raimi's “Spider-Man” (2002), he plays the antagonist Norman Osborn, also known as the Green Goblin. In the animated film “Finding Nemo” (2003), he provides the voice of the fish Gill. In Sean Baker's “The Florida Project” (2017), he impresses as motel manager Bobby, a role that earned him an Oscar nomination. Willem Dafoe has established himself as one of the most outstanding actors of his generation, thanks to his impressive range and intensity.
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  • The Wild One

    The Wild One

    Biography

    2023

    1h.34min

    16

    This is the incredible story of the only person to have come face to face with both James Dean and Josef Mengele.


  • New Rose Hotel

    New Rose Hotel

    Drama, Thriller

    1998

    1h.33min

    16 FSK

    Two headhunters (Christopher Walken, Willem Dafoe) recruit a high-class sex worker (Asia Argento) to "persuade" a brilliant scientist.


  • Friedkin Uncut

    Friedkin Uncut

    Biography, Documentary

    2018

    1h.47min

    16

    The unusual and offbeat director himself shows for the first time which themes have influenced his artistic work.