Willem Dafoe
William James "Willem" Dafoe (born July 22, 1955) is an American actor. He is known for his distinctive gravelly voice, and has received multiple accolades, including nominations for four Academy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards. He has frequently collaborated with filmmakers Paul Schrader, Abel Ferrara, Lars von Trier, Julian Schnabel, and Wes Anderson.
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| Full name at birth | William James Dafoe
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| Claim to fame | Jesus In The Last Temptation Of The Christ (1988).
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| Date of birth | 22 July 1955
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| Place of birth | Appleton, Wisconsin
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| Occupation | Film, Stage, And Voice Actor.
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| Height | 5' 9½" (177 cm)
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS
| Net worth | $40,000,000 USD
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| High school | Appleton East High School, Appleton, Wisconsin, United States (Expelled)
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| University | Drama, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States (Dropped Out)
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| Talent agency | Circle of Confusion, Llc. (Talent Management Company)
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- Was involved for decades (from 1977) with theater director and actress Elizabeth LeCompte, who was also a member and director of the Wooster Group. He later married an Italian writer/director in 2005.
- Practices Yoga regularly.
- He has a son, Jack, born in 1982, with Elizabeth LeCompte.
- Was offered the role of Senator Roark in Sin City (2005).
- Attended Appleton East High School in Appleton, Wisconsin.
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