Willem Dafoe Net Worth 2023; Income, Wife & Biography

Who is Willem Dafoe?

William James “Willem” Dafoe is a famous and successful actor, producer, and writer from the United States. Willem is the founding member of The Wooster Group experimental theatre company. In 2023, Willem Dafoe’s net worth is around $40 Million.

Willem received nominations for four Academy Awards, four Screen Actors Guild Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and a British Academy Film Award. He also collaborated with numerous filmmakers, including Paul Schrader, Abel Ferrara, Lars von Trier, Julian Schnabel, and Wes Anderson.

Real Name:	William James “Willem” Dafoe
Date of birth:	July 22, 1955
Age:	68 years old
Height:	5 feet 7 inches
Birthplace:	Appleton, Wisconsin, United States
Nationality:	American
Wife/Spouse:	Giada Colagrande (m. 2005)
Children/Kids:	Jack Dafoe
Profession:	Actor
Willem Dafoe Net Worth 2023:	$40 Million

Early Life

On July 22, 1955, Willem Dafoe was born in Appleton, Wisconsin, United States; he is 67 years old and holds American nationality. Willem Dafoe’s father’s name is William Alfred Dafoe, who was a surgeon; he died in 2014.

His mother’s name is Muriel Isabel Dafoe, and she was a nurse who worked with her husband. Willem Dafoe has six siblings, five sisters, and one brother. His brother Donald Dafoe is a research analyst and surgeon like his father.

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Willem Dafoe was brought up with his sisters in his hometown. He finished Einstein Middle School and Appleton East High School. He studied drama at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee and left to join Theatre X, an experimental theatre. Then he went to New York and Richard Schechner,

Personal Life: Wife, Girlfriend, Dating, Divorce, Kids

Willem Dafoe dated Elizabeth LeCompte, a director of experimental theatre dance. They also shared a son named Jack Dafoe.

His son was born in 1982. Then he also has been in a relationship with Mira Sorvino, an actress.

In 2005, Willem Dafoe married Giada Colagrande, a famous Italian director, screenwriter, and actress.

Age, Height, and Weight

In 2023, Willem Dafoe is 68 years old. Willem Dafoe’s height is 5 feet 7 inches. His weight is 78 kg.

Professional Life

Willem Dafoe started his acting career by appearing in the movie titled “Heaven’s Gate.” Then he got a role in the drama movie “The Loveless.” He has starred in many high-earning films.

 

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After that, Willem Dafoe also appeared in the movies “Justice League” and “Spider-Man.” He also appeared in biographical drama “At Eternity’s Gate,” science fiction titled “Aquaman,” drama horror “The Lighthouse,” and a crime thriller drama movie named “Motherless Brooklyn.”

Willem Dafoe also played the role of Jesus Christ in Martin Scorsese’s controversial religious drama “The Last Temptation of Christ.” He played the leading roles in “Flight of the Intruder,” “Light Sleeper,” “White Sands,” “Body of Evidence,” “Tom & Viv,” “Clear and Present Danger,” “The Night and the Moment,” and “Victory.” Willem Dafoe played a romantic role in “The English Patient.”

Film Career in the 2000s and Beyond

Willem Dafoe played the leading role in “Pavilion of Women” and “Edges of the Lord,” Dafoe had perhaps his most famous role in the 2002 superhero film “Spider-Man,” playing the supervillain Green Goblin.

His other numerous roles in the 2000s are “Finding Nemo,” “The Clearing,” “The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou,” “Control,” “Manderlay,” “Inside Man,” and “The Walker,” and “Antichrist.”

Awards and Achievements:

• Willem Dafoe has won multiple awards for “Shadow of the Vampire” movies, including the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male,
• He won the Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Musical and the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor
• Willem Dafoe won the 2018 “The Florida Project” awards, including the Alliance of Women Film Journalists Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role
• Central Ohio Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor
• He won the Denver Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actor, among others
• He was recently honored with the Golden Bear Honorary Award

Social Media Links

Willem Dafoe loves to share his pictures and videos on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Willem Dafoe continuously shares his activities on social platforms to engage his fans. He has 49.6K followers on Instagram. He is a celebrity and is widely followed on social media sites. Willem Dafoe’s net worth in 2023 is $40 Million.

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Willem Dafoe Net Worth 2023 / Willem Dafoe’s Salary / Income

In 2023, Willem Dafoe’s net worth is around $40 Million. He earns his net worth from his memorable acting roles in movies.

He also appeared in several high-earnings films, including “Spider-Man”, which grossed over $821 million at the box office. He also earns money through brand promotions, endorsements, and sponsorships.