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Willem Dafoe
Birthdate: July 22, 1955

Willem Dafoe

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CAREER SPAN

Decade
Movie Score
# Movies
1980s
2.5890
12
total ranking of 2.5890
1990s
2.6243
21
total ranking of 2.6243
2000s
2.7476
32
total ranking of 2.7476
Ratings and rankings are based on all available critic reviews & awards.
Overall Actor Score: Willem Dafoe is ranked overall as 2.9972 of of 4 stars2.9972

Willem Dafoe Movie Rankings

1
Willem Dafoe starring in Finding Nemo
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 3.5290 out of 4 stars for Finding Nemo3.5290
Marlin is terribly protective of his only son, Nemo. So, when Nemo is captured by a diver for a personal fish tank Marlin sets on a desperate mission to Sydney Australia to rescue him. ...more about Finding Nemo
2
Willem Dafoe starring in Spider-Man 2
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 3.2924 out of 4 stars for Spider-Man 23.2924
Struggling with his duel role as superhero and college student, Peter Parker conciders giving up his life as Spiderman. However, Doc. Ock., an evil genius, reeks havoc on the city in his quest to harness the energy of the sun with Cold Fusion. ...more about Spider-Man 2
3
Willem Dafoe starring in Platoon
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 3.1551 out of 4 stars for Platoon3.1551
Chris Taylor is a new army recruit and had been just assigned to his first unit. Through the eyes of this young and naive solider, we witness the raid of a small Vietnamese village and the physical, mental and emotional strain placed on soldiers in war. ...more about Platoon
4
Spider-Man (2002)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 3.1551 out of 4 stars for Spider-Man3.1551
A rather odd thing has just occurred in the life of nerdy high school student Peter Parker: after being bitten by a genetically modified spider, his body chemistry is altered mutagenically. ...more about Spider-Man
5
Inside Man (2006)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 3.0462 out of 4 stars for Inside Man3.0462
Negotiator Keith Frazier has met his match when Dalton Russell enacts the "perfect" bank heist. Each knowing the other has another trick up his sleeve, it seems every time Frasier has a handle on the dangerous situation Russell is one-step ahead. ...more about Inside Man
6
Aviator, The (2004)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 3.0431 out of 4 stars for Aviator3.0431
Leonardo DiCaprio stars as aviation pioneer Howard Hughes in this biopic directed by Martin Scorsese. ...more about Aviator
7
Affliction (1997)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 3.0285 out of 4 stars for Affliction3.0285
Wade Whitehouse è un poliziotto di campagna che vive una vita di espedienti in una piccola e depressa cittadina del New Hampshire. Il suo matrimonio con Lillian è fallito e riesce di rado a vedere la figlia Jill, con la quale ha un pessimo rapporto. ...more about Affliction
8
Last Temptation of Christ, The (1988)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 3.0018 out of 4 stars for Last Temptation of Christ3.0018
A what if story of Jesus of Nazareth, if he would have taken the devils final temptation, was not crucified and lived the rest of his life as a man. ...more about Last Temptation of Christ
9
Born on the Fourth of July (1989)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 2.9854 out of 4 stars for Born on the Fourth of July2.9854
The biography of Ron Kovic. Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, he becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country he fought for. ...more about Born on the Fourth of July
10
English Patient, The (1996)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 2.9611 out of 4 stars for English Patient2.9611
A severely burned pilot lies dying in an Italian monastery. He is accompanied by a nurse, thief and sapper waiting out WWII. Through flashbacks, each character's story of love and deceit unfolds. ...more about English Patient
11
Clear and Present Danger (1994)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 2.9596 out of 4 stars for Clear and Present Danger2.9596
Based upon the Tom Clancy novel of the same name, Jack Ryan, a CIA analyst, is thrust right in the middle of a power struggle within the Colombian drug cartel after one of the President's "life long" friends is murdered, apparently in retaliation for ...more about Clear and Present Danger
12
Boondock Saints, The (1999)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 2.9252 out of 4 stars for Boondock Saints2.9252
Two Irish brothers accidentally killed mafia thugs. They turned themselves in and were released as heroes. They then see it as a calling by God and started knocking off mafia gang members one by one. ...more about Boondock Saints
13
Shadow of the Vampire (2000)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 2.9162 out of 4 stars for Shadow of the Vampire2.9162
Shadow of the Vampire is a film about the making of a German all time classic silent horror-movie from 1922 called Nosferatu-Eine Symphonie des Grauens (Nosferatu-a Symphony of Horror). ...more about Shadow of the Vampire
Actor Awards
  • Academy Awards, USA - Best Actor in a Supporting Role
  • Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA - Best Supporting Actor
  • Chicago Film Critics Association Awards - Best Supporting Actor
  • Fantasporto - Best Actor
  • Golden Globes, USA - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
  • Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards - Best Supporting Actor
  • Online Film Critics Society Awards - Best Supporting Actor
  • Satellite Awards - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role, Comedy or Musical
  • Screen Actors Guild Awards - Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
  • Sitges - Catalonian International Film Festival - Best Actor
14
Wild at Heart (1990)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 2.8993 out of 4 stars for Wild at Heart2.8993
Lula's psychopathic mother goes crazy at the thought of Lula being with Sailor, who just got free from jail. Ignoring Sailor's probation, they set out for California. However their mother hires a killer to hunt down Sailor. ...more about Wild at Heart
15
American Psycho (2000)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 2.8959 out of 4 stars for American Psycho2.8959
Patrick Bateman, a young, well to do man working on wall street at his father's company kills for no reason at all. As his life progresses his hatred for the world becomes more and more intense. Based on the book by Bret Easton Ellis. ...more about American Psycho
16
Overnight (2003)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 2.8835 out of 4 stars for Overnight2.8835
The rags-to-riches-to-rags story of Troy Duffy, a blue collar Boston twenty something that struck a dream movie deal with Miramax in 1997 to direct the $15 million project "Boondock Saints" from his own script. ...more about Overnight
17
eXistenZ (1999)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 2.8617 out of 4 stars for eXistenZ2.8617
Allegra Geller, the leading game designer in the world, is testing her new virtual reality game, eXistenZ with a focus group. As they begin, she is attacked by a fanatic assassin employing a bizarre organic gun. ...more about eXistenZ
18
Mississippi Burning (1988)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 2.8334 out of 4 stars for Mississippi Burning2.8334
Two FBI agents investigating the murder of civil rights workers during the 60s seek to breach the conspiracy of silence in a small Southern town where segregation divides black and white. ...more about Mississippi Burning
19
Auto Focus (2002)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 2.8130 out of 4 stars for Auto Focus2.8130
Capitalizing on his fame as the star of "Hogan's Heroes," Bob Crane (Greg Kinnear) dove into the freewheeling spirit of the 60s and 70s with relish, having affairs with numerous women. ...more about Auto Focus
Actor Awards
  • Chicago Film Critics Association Awards - Best Supporting Actor
20
Cry-Baby (1990)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 2.8093 out of 4 stars for Cry-Baby2.8093
When good-girl Allison falls for bad-boy Cry-Baby Walker there is little her grandmother or community can do to keep them apart. After being wrongfully accused of inciting a riot Cry-Baby is sent to juvy. WIth the help of his gang he escapes to save Allison from marring a "square. ...more about Cry-Baby
21
Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, The (2004)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 2.8028 out of 4 stars for Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou2.8028
Steve Zissou, sea-film auteur a la Jacques Cousteau, has reason to be melancholy: his partner has been eaten, perhaps by a mythic jaguar shark, his wife may be taking up with her ex-husband, a young man appears claiming Steve is his father (Steve hates ...more about Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
22
Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 2.7958 out of 4 stars for Once Upon a Time in Mexico2.7958
A drug lord who pretends to overthrow the Mexican government. A corrupt CIA agent (Johnny Depp) who at that time, demands retribution from his worst enemy to carry out the drug lord's uprising against the government. ...more about Once Upon a Time in Mexico
23
Basquiat (1996)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 2.7713 out of 4 stars for Basquiat2.7713
Basquiat tells the story of the meteoric rise of youthful artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. Starting out as a street artist, living in Thompkins Square Park in a cardboard box, Jean-Michel is "discovered" by Andy Warhol's art world and becomes a star. ...more about Basquiat
24
Clearing, The (2004)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 2.7258 out of 4 stars for Clearing2.7258
The story of a parallel emotional struggle between the victim of a kidnapping and the family that is left behind. ...more about Clearing
25
Hunger, The (1983)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 2.7201 out of 4 stars for Hunger2.7201
The Egyptian vampire lady Miriam subsists upon the blood of her lovers. In return the guys or girls don't age... until Miriam has enough of them. Unfortunately that's currently the case with John, so his life expectancy is below 24 hours. ...more about Hunger
26
Manderlay (2005)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 2.6130 out of 4 stars for Manderlay2.6130
27
American Dreamz (2006)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 2.5979 out of 4 stars for American Dreamz2.5979
A satire who focuses on reality shows like American Idol. Sally's dream is to become a music star and to participate in American Dreamz show. In order to achieve this, she leaves her boyfriend and mixes up with the host of the program. ...more about American Dreamz
28
Animal Factory (2000)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 2.5884 out of 4 stars for Animal Factory2.5884
Ron, who's young, slight, and privileged, is sentenced to prison on marijuana charges. For whatever reason, he brings out paternal feelings in an 18-year prison veteran, Earl Copan, who takes Ron under his wing. ...more about Animal Factory
29
To Live and Die in L.A. (1985)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 2.5432 out of 4 stars for To Live and Die in L.A.2.5432
Two cops in Los Angeles try to track down the vicious criminal Eric Masters. Then, one of them is killed by Masters and the other one swears revenge no matter what the cost. ...more about To Live and Die in L.A.
30
Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 2.4614 out of 4 stars for Speed 2: Cruise Control2.4614
Annie and her policeman boyfriend Alex decide to take a romantic ocean cruise together. Once at sea, however, one of the passengers, a disgruntled computer genius named Giger, disables the ship. ...more about Speed 2: Cruise Control
Actor Awards
  • Razzie Awards - Worst Supporting Actor
31
Light Sleeper (1992)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 2.3753 out of 4 stars for Light Sleeper2.3753
A drug dealer with upscale clientele is having moral problems going about his daily deliveries. ...more about Light Sleeper
Actor Awards
  • Sant Jordi Awards - Best Foreign Actor (Mejor Actor Extranjero)
32
Streets of Fire (1984)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 2.3418 out of 4 stars for Streets of Fire2.3418
Rock and Roll singer is taken captive by a motorcycle gang in a strange world that seems to be a cross of the 1950's and the present or future. Her ex-boyfriend returns to town and to find her missing and goes to her rescue. ...more about Streets of Fire
33
Lulu on the Bridge (1998)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 2.3174 out of 4 stars for Lulu on the Bridge2.3174
Izzy Maurer è un sassofonista jazz in crisi. Un giorno trova una borsa, accanto al cadavere di uno sconosciuto, che contiene un fazzoletto con su scritto un numero telefonico ed una scatola contenente una pietra misteriosa. ...more about Lulu on the Bridge
34
xXx: State of the Union (2005)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 2.2739 out of 4 stars for xXx: State of the Union2.2739
NSA Agent Augustus Gibbons (Jackson), fresh off the success of his last renegade recruitment, once again finds himself in need of an outsider. ...more about xXx: State of the Union
35
Reckoning, The (2003)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 2.2695 out of 4 stars for Reckoning2.2695
In 14th-century England, a young monk breaks his vow of chastity and flees the wrath of his bishop and fellow monks. ...more about Reckoning
  • Not Available on DVD
36
Mr. Bean's Holiday (2007)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 2.2617 out of 4 stars for Mr. Bean's Holiday2.2617
Mr. Bean wins a trip to Cannes where he unwittingly separates a young boy from his father and must help the two come back together. On the way he discovers France, bicycling, and true love, among other things. ...more about Mr. Bean's Holiday
37
Tom & Viv (1994)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 2.2443 out of 4 stars for Tom & Viv2.2443
38
Overnight (2004)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 2.2071 out of 4 stars for Overnight2.2071
This documentary look at the rise and fall of filmmaker Troy Duffy (The Boondock Saints) is a stunning, often hilarious look at how, even in the shark-infested waters of moviemaking, oneÂ’s teeth can be too sharp. ...more about Overnight
  • Not Available on DVD
39
New Rose Hotel (1998)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 2.1839 out of 4 stars for New Rose Hotel2.1839
Maas and Hosaka are two large Corporations in the future world. They are fighting to get control over the best minds of the world. The best is Hiroshi and at the moment he is working for the Maas Corporation. ...more about New Rose Hotel
40
White Sands (1992)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 2.1026 out of 4 stars for White Sands2.1026
A small southwestern town sheriff finds a body in the desert with a suitcase and $500,000. He impersonates the man and stumbles into an FBI investigation. ...more about White Sands
42
Reckoning, The (2004)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 2.0349 out of 4 stars for Reckoning2.0349
This murder mystery, set in the Middle Ages, is steeped in moral dilemmas about the power of art, the temptations of evil and the search for justice that continue to haunt us in modern times. ...more about Reckoning
  • Not Available on DVD
43
Body of Evidence (1993)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 2.0129 out of 4 stars for Body of Evidence2.0129
A millionaire is found dead of heart failure handcuffed to the bed with a home video tape of him and his lover. When cocaine is found in his system, and his will leaves $8 million to his lover, they arrest her on suspicion of murder. ...more about Body of Evidence
Actor Awards
  • Razzie Awards - Worst Actor
44
Victory (1995)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 2.0100 out of 4 stars for Victory2.0100
Axel Heyst lives on a secluded island near the Dutch East Indies port of Surabaya. The year is 1913. While on personal business to the port, he visits the hotel owned by racist German Schomberg. ...more about Victory
45
Control (2004)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 2.0080 out of 4 stars for Control2.0080
47
Pavilion of Women (2001)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 1.8886 out of 4 stars for Pavilion of Women1.8886
Based upon the novel by Nobel Prize-winning author Pearl S. Buck, this film, set in 1930's China, deals with the themes of spiritual freedom and finding true love. ...more about Pavilion of Women
48
Animal Factory, The (2000)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 1.8629 out of 4 stars for Animal Factory1.8629
Based on the eponymous novel by one-time San Quentin inmate Edward Bunker, Animal Factory portrays the manufacture of a hardened criminal out of the middle-class clay of a newly imprisoned and once promising young man. ...more about Animal Factory
  • Not Available on DVD
49
Flight of the Intruder (1991)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 1.8118 out of 4 stars for Flight of the Intruder1.8118
After his co-pilot is killed, Jake Grafton, a carrier-based Intruder pilot, questions the purpose of Navy bombing missions. ...more about Flight of the Intruder
50
Before It Had a Name (2005)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 1.3013 out of 4 stars for Before It Had a Name1.3013
  • Not Available on DVD
51
Off Limits (1988)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 1.1391 out of 4 stars for Off Limits1.1391
McGriff and Albaby are probably doing the worst law enforcement job in the world - they are plain clothes U.S. military policemen on duty in war-time Saigon. ...more about Off Limits
52
Manderlay (2005)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 1.0563 out of 4 stars for Manderlay1.0563
The second installment in Lar Von Trier's United States trilogy, Manderlay centers on a plantation in 1933 Alabama. ...more about Manderlay
  • Not Available on DVD
54
Boondock Saints, The (2000)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 0.9954 out of 4 stars for Boondock Saints0.9954
Two Catholic vigilante killers from Boston (Flannery, Reedus) who believe they are doing God's work kill members of the Russian mob and customers of a porn shop, but instead of paying for their crimes, they are praised as "saints" by the ...more about Boondock Saints
  • Not Available on DVD
55
Roadhouse 66 (1984)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 0.9314 out of 4 stars for Roadhouse 660.9314
Beckman driving a '55 Thunderbird on Route 66 hooks up with Johnny after hoodlum Hoot and his gang shoot his car. Continuous conflicts between Hoot and Beckman make Beckman and Johnny determant to teach him a lesson. ...more about Roadhouse 66
57
New Rose Hotel (1998)
Willem Dafoe scores a combined 0.7397 out of 4 stars for New Rose Hotel0.7397
Criminals Fox (Walken) and X (Dafoe) use and Italian prostitute (Argento) to seduce a Japanese genetic scientist and learn his secrets. ...more about New Rose Hotel
  • Not Available on DVD
58
Anamorph (2008)
No Reviews Available
Willem Dafoe (THE ENGLISH PATIENT) plays an NYPD detective who grapples with a string of unusual serial murders, perpetrated by a killer who fashions himself an artist. ...more about Anamorph
  • Not Available on DVD
59
Anamorph (2007)
No Reviews Available
  • Not Available on DVD
60
Communists Are Comfortable, The (1985)
No Reviews Available
  • Not Available on DVD
61
Making of 'Triumph of the Spirit', The (1990)
No Reviews Available
In the dead of winter of 1989, a small contingent of filmmakers and movie stars trekked deep into communist Poland to the infamous Auschwitz/Birkenau Death camp and began filming the first ever Hollywood movie to be made on this hallowed ground. ...more about Making of 'Triumph of the Spirit'
  • Not Available on DVD
62
Misbehavers, The (2004)
No Reviews Available
The Misbehavers documents a small army of guerilla filmmakers as they converge at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival for a mission dubbed Operation: Altitude. ...more about Misbehavers
  • Not Available on DVD
63
New York Nights (1984)
No Reviews Available
  • Not Available on DVD
64
North on Evers (1992)
No Reviews Available
  • Not Available on DVD
65
Rockets Redglare! (2003)
No Reviews Available
Documentary on Rockets Redglare (aka Michael Morra), a colorful figure on the New York City art scene up until his death in 2001. ...more about Rockets Redglare!
  • Not Available on DVD