Met him in a lift once in Ireland, no picture.” I just told him I’m a massive fan and i love your sh*t”. He turned around gave me a small hug and said “ this has been a lovely moment for me, i love meeting kind souls” we both stood back and rode the elevator down to the ground floor, the doors opened and he stepped out first turning to me as he said ‘ have a great night’. I will never forget you Willem Dafoe, Legend.
To be fair he does a lot of exaggerated facial expressions, overusing facial muscles make your wrinkles more pronounced and it looks like you have aged faster.
I thought it was always pretentious movie nerds who recommended The Lighthouse but I watched it recently and it's just really really good. I should watch the good Dafoe movies I think.
@@Marijnvdm01William Dafoe definitely as the joker but I think Christian Bale would be a better match of Batman with him. Those two together would be unstoppable. And I have to say I do love my Batman Michael Keaton but of course awesome even Val kilmer got a kick in there and then Ben Affleck I'm not naming them in order I can honestly say my favorite Batman it's a Thai between Christian Bale and Michael Keaton, even though I love Val kilmer so much because he's such a versatile and wonderful actor and he did a great job Evan George Clooney did a great job with what he had to work with and actually I believe he got to be the lucky one with Uma Thurman of course all you guys will know poison ivy is an awesome man he is extremely gentle 💞 and he looks really good for his age he's in great shape and I don't mean saying for his age in a bad way cuz I'm about the same age but he still got one hell of a smile ❤️
@@ArktinenShamaani okay where did that come from remind me my mom would make a great Batman. Do you know my mom or did you just feel like making a bad mom joke. Personally I think that's kind of rude my mom is a very beautiful woman she's a model and actress so where did that come from at least explain yourself because community guidelines that was kind of a really bad slam insult whatever you want to say. Giving you a chance to fix it. Why would you even say that about somebody's mother you don't even know okay I didn't bring your mom into it
@@callyejamerson1078 I just wanted to make the worst mom joke ever. Nothing personal, ofc I don't know your mom. Sorry about that. The joke was not worth it when it made you upset.
@@JesusChrist-xb7jq , I like Clooney a lot, brilliant in Michael Clayton, but he will never be the character actor that Dafoe is. They were made for different roles, as it were.
@@JesusChrist-xb7jq Clooney was in an ocean of bank/casino robberies, then he finally got locked up and put in a old fashioned chain gang. From which he fled and made me I am man of constant sorrow. Then he met Quentin Tarantino and went to a vampire bar so Tarantino could lick a stripper's foot. Sounds pretty cool to me.
Dafoe is too into the art aspect of acting, where you have Dwayne Johnson on the other end of the spectrum prioritising fame and money. The middle ground will usually land you oscars.
its odd how it works. Decaprio should have got one earlier, but they wait till people keep saying he deserved it then give it to him for the Revenant. That was a good movie and the bear attack was insane.. but as for acting?? Gilbert Grape or Basketball Diaries kill it. Its him injured in the wilderness for 3 hours. Wolf of Wall Street etc. So many other contenders, but they just gave it to him as like, ok, its your turn now. i'd actually put Hardy ahead of him in that film as he once again displays his amazing diversity and mastery of accents. I know ofc they were in different categories, lead vs supporting tho.
You cannot possibly glaze this man enough, he is a gem; a once in a century kind of talent. He's like Postlethwaite or Oldman in that he just MELTS into whatever character.
I could see him getting one of those lifetime achivement honorary Palme d'Ors, which are rarer and in my opinion more prestigious, even if most awards are kind of pointless in my opinion.
Willem always gives an immersive performance. Even when I always recognize him, it doesn't take me out of the experience. He completely fits in with the world or the character or the scene.
I didn't hear you mention Streets of Fire. It was the first time I remember ever seeing Willem Dafoe and I was awestruck by his face. He was ugly and handsome at the same time, and he definitely had a powerful presence.
@@BooLee01 I fell in love in this masterpiece in 1989 , when I was 11..since then I watched it thousand times. Yep this was one of the reasons to start my rock career 🤘🎹🎸 now I'm composer in neo classics grandpiano
I was actually surprised how much I loved the Florida Project. I don’t think I can watch it again but after watching that movie, I’ve just developed such an appreciation for his performances.
One of my utmost favorite actors for as long as I can remember. First saw him in Platoon and was mesmerized. Never lost that appeal (and I love how funny and down to earth his is).
I recently watched Lighthouse, my god what an amazing actor... I was literally petrified when pattinson started burying him.. what a legendary performance 🫡
Philip Hoffman and Willem dafoe best actors in the world They perfect in every role character you can't even realise they are acting Feel like actually same in real life
Them two, and Rutger Hauer. Would have been mind blowing seeing all three together in a single movie. I am sure, between each other, they would have been able to radiate human depth and dignity even through a Tommy Wiseau script.
I just can believe how humble this man is. Some years ago i saw him in Bucharest at a local pub where i went often and he was meeting anyone who wanted to meet him and made everyone so comfortable and easy. Willem is such a nice guy.
He is too graceful to ever do that. He doesn't need an Oscar, though, he is an actor and an artist, not a celebrity and a star, he doesn't have to rely on fashion and trend and zeitgeist, he is the artists' choice, any director worth their salt would have him, and you can be sure actors also love working with him, because he lets them shine next to him.
Dafoe is one of the finest actors to have ever graced the screen. His range is extraordinary and is capable of playing virtually any role. If you’ve never seen the Boondock Saints, watch it tonight. It’s one of my favourite movies ever 🤙🏼
He is just a couple years older than me. I have enjoyed his performances for decades (and have lusted after him about as long). He was so perfect in "Shadow of the Vampire.
'I'll eat her later.' Willem has been amazing in pretty much every role he has been in. Shadow of the Vampire is one of my favorite films. That first time you see him appear out of the shadows is chilling.
It wasn't long before he became my favorite. I loved him in Spider-Man as a kid and then, some years later, I saw him in American Psycho His facial structure and voice always captivated me, but it was when I was in my late teens that I started engaging with his acting skills He brings his A-game every time and it has always paid off There's a reason Death Note (2017) has at least one star
At Eternity's Gate is one of the very best movies I've ever seen. If you can stand the goofy cinematography, I would highly recommend the film. I hear that Willem Dafoe even learned how to paint specifically for that role.
Willem has been a favorite of mine since i saw him in the Florida project and the Northman both movies he incapsulated the character beautifully providing very real performances
I love Mr. Defoe. Made my childhood and taught me that evil people are those who commit evil things in other for them to survive and for those things they love like in spiderman.
What is your favorite Willem Dafoe movie? Let me know below!👇
Yes
the lighthouse
@@adamquenano8563This is the only right answer
Antichrist
Last Temptation of Christ or Green Goblin, I plan to watch light house and eternity’s gate soon
I love when I'm watching a random movie and all the sudden William Dafoe shows up
hahaha fr
Same with JK Simmons
Yess!
Hahahhha
@@donovanchau3483Stanley tucci too
Academy awards are overrated. That man will always be a legend without Hollywood's permission.
who even picks the winners for those? and why would i care which movie was their favorite, i dont even know them
Steve Buscemi never received an Oscar either. Guy is an acting legend
@@OGRE_HATES_NERDS holy based opinion
@@NotSoLiberal That "award" is a crime against good taste.
They make you do freaky shit in secret cult meeting in order to get those golden oscars.
Willem Dafoe just has an exceptional face. Beautiful, terrifying, unexpected, funny. He was born to be on film.
And, as a bonus, he can actually act extremely well.
and a huge codpiece
he's so good at dying in movies
He has a great voice too
its crazy how he manages to look like completely different people as well.
Met him in a lift once in Ireland, no picture.” I just told him I’m a massive fan and i love your sh*t”. He turned around gave me a small hug and said “ this has been a lovely moment for me, i love meeting kind souls” we both stood back and rode the elevator down to the ground floor, the doors opened and he stepped out first turning to me as he said ‘ have a great night’. I will never forget you Willem Dafoe, Legend.
did everyone stand up and clap after that
I'm pretty sure nobody you know will believe you.😂
Pics or it didn’t happen
❤❤❤
@@_mason_jr6208 I didn’t get one
willem has looked 55 years old for 30 years
To be fair he does a lot of exaggerated facial expressions, overusing facial muscles make your wrinkles more pronounced and it looks like you have aged faster.
@@joaovitorfarinabraga690 The thing is, he's almost 70
I don’t believe that to be so. Do Kimble and Bateman really look all that much different in age?
Yeah, some people just look older. Maybe he did drugs or drank? Who knows.
@@3112isabel he knows...
"You know i'm something of a Hollywood legend myself"
- Willem Dafoe
movie legend. hollywood is irrelevant.
😏
😏
Dafoe steals the show in every scene and is my favorite part of any movie he’s in. He’s truly a one of a kind actor
You're confusing me. Your pfp is Tyler, your name is Kendrick, your handle is Kanye. Make a decision already.
@@antoinepetrovlulz
no way bro even on these
How do you see all videos I see?
The Lighthouse should've gotten him an Oscar. Full stop.
Whats with you guys and the Oscars? I mean I get it kinda, but who is deciding this crap anyway. He himself says he doesn't even want one
Sorry btw, didn't really mean to sound as if I was talking to you specifically dude
No cap
Sry 😞
Oscar is all about homosexual, multiracial, anti-war, saintly moral supporting bullshits. Acting and performance always come second
I thought it was always pretentious movie nerds who recommended The Lighthouse but I watched it recently and it's just really really good. I should watch the good Dafoe movies I think.
Dafoe as Joker vs Pattinson as Batman needs to happen
@@Marijnvdm01William Dafoe definitely as the joker but I think Christian Bale would be a better match of Batman with him. Those two together would be unstoppable. And I have to say I do love my Batman Michael Keaton but of course awesome even Val kilmer got a kick in there and then Ben Affleck I'm not naming them in order I can honestly say my favorite Batman it's a Thai between Christian Bale and Michael Keaton, even though I love Val kilmer so much because he's such a versatile and wonderful actor and he did a great job Evan George Clooney did a great job with what he had to work with and actually I believe he got to be the lucky one with Uma Thurman of course all you guys will know poison ivy is an awesome man he is extremely gentle 💞 and he looks really good for his age he's in great shape and I don't mean saying for his age in a bad way cuz I'm about the same age but he still got one hell of a smile ❤️
@@callyejamerson1078 I think your mom as batman would be the best.
@@ArktinenShamaani okay where did that come from remind me my mom would make a great Batman. Do you know my mom or did you just feel like making a bad mom joke. Personally I think that's kind of rude my mom is a very beautiful woman she's a model and actress so where did that come from at least explain yourself because community guidelines that was kind of a really bad slam insult whatever you want to say. Giving you a chance to fix it. Why would you even say that about somebody's mother you don't even know okay I didn't bring your mom into it
@@callyejamerson1078 I just wanted to make the worst mom joke ever. Nothing personal, ofc I don't know your mom. Sorry about that. The joke was not worth it when it made you upset.
@@callyejamerson1078 bro typing whole ass books
You know what he deserves? A lifetime achievement award, because his life is an achievement.
⬆️❗🤗
BASED
He is a way better actor than a lot of oscar winners who always play versions of themselves with a different job...
He is the opposite of George Clooney, who seems to play George Clooney in everything he has ever done.
@@JesusChrist-xb7jq , I like Clooney a lot, brilliant in Michael Clayton, but he will never be the character actor that Dafoe is. They were made for different roles, as it were.
@@JesusChrist-xb7jq Clooney was in an ocean of bank/casino robberies, then he finally got locked up and put in a old fashioned chain gang. From which he fled and made me I am man of constant sorrow. Then he met Quentin Tarantino and went to a vampire bar so Tarantino could lick a stripper's foot. Sounds pretty cool to me.
Like Jennifer Lawrence 👎🏻🙄
@@ckotcher1 she was outstanding in "mother!"
Willem Dafoe is the joyfully eccentric neighbor we all wish we had.
...or sometimes actually wish we were!
“Fortnight”
- Willem Dafoe, 2019
Fortnite
He's literally the prettiest gremlin. Our goblin king himself. The original skrunkly.
Jesse, what the hell are you talking about
Never seen a bad performance of him.🙏🏻
Fax, he still delivered terrific performances even in bad writings
willem dafoe is just that guy fr
How this man has never won an Oscar is beyond me.
Oscar is way below Dafoe.
Because academy awards are all rigged
Oscars are a joke.
Dafoe is too into the art aspect of acting, where you have Dwayne Johnson on the other end of the spectrum prioritising fame and money. The middle ground will usually land you oscars.
its odd how it works. Decaprio should have got one earlier, but they wait till people keep saying he deserved it then give it to him for the Revenant. That was a good movie and the bear attack was insane.. but as for acting?? Gilbert Grape or Basketball Diaries kill it. Its him injured in the wilderness for 3 hours. Wolf of Wall Street etc. So many other contenders, but they just gave it to him as like, ok, its your turn now.
i'd actually put Hardy ahead of him in that film as he once again displays his amazing diversity and mastery of accents. I know ofc they were in different categories, lead vs supporting tho.
You can tell Dafoe does it really for the love of acting, He is in everything from small indy fims to blockbusters
william dafoe❌ william dafriend✅
Sounds like a corny oneliner Arnold’s character would say in Last Action Hero 2.
@@rayvenkman2087 oddly specific
🤣 Nice.
Perfect comment
@@rayvenkman2087 Willem Dafoe ❌ Willem DaFriend✅ 😎🔫💣💥
Willem Dafoe strikes me as a David Bowie like figure of the acting world
Oh 100%
Yep, versatile and charismatic, always evolving.
was thinking about just this and saw your comment. Would love to see him in a Labyrinth remake.
bowie was molesting minors
You cannot possibly glaze this man enough, he is a gem; a once in a century kind of talent. He's like Postlethwaite or Oldman in that he just MELTS into whatever character.
Laurence Olivier was the same, as was Charles Laughton.
I think he absolutely deserved an Oscar for his performance in "Lighthouse". His performance may or may not have given me nightmares.
HARKKKK!!
I’ve been wanting to watch that movie but i’m a pussy and scared of horror, can someone like me watch that?
"you're fond of me lobster" will never not be hilarious
*yer
At this point giving him the academy award seems like a downgrade if anything. There should maybe one day be an award named after him.
I could see him getting one of those lifetime achivement honorary Palme d'Ors, which are rarer and in my opinion more prestigious, even if most awards are kind of pointless in my opinion.
I can hate Hollywood all day long until the cows come home, but I can't go a minute without loving this man.
The actor I envy most. His roles are like completely individual art pieces.
Well said and truthful.
dafoe has an immaculate and unrivaled vibe thats unique to only him, he brings a feeling, and I hate to use this word but he has a strong aura
Willem is not an actor he is an ARTIST each of his roles is just proof he is a master at his craft
I'm taken aback knowing he never got an Oscar. Figured my guy would have a couple by now, judging by his career
0:50 lives rent free in head, what an iconic pose.
😂😂
Willem always gives an immersive performance. Even when I always recognize him, it doesn't take me out of the experience. He completely fits in with the world or the character or the scene.
never won an oscar, but he won in life for sure. He's the GOAT
He did so good in Platoon that I think he should have been the lead actor.
He will be remembered centuries after his death
Thank God, someone acknowledged The Florida Project. My favorite performance as supporting role. Him just being an ordinary straight guy.
i recommend the hunter as well, for a break of pace.
Willem Dafoe and Steve Buscemi should do a movie together as siblings- they’d fit so well together
And also include William H. Macy as another brother.
Oh and Burn Gorman
"kicked off The set for
laughing during a scene and never
received official credit for his role"
The most realist thing I've ever heard. 🔥😭🙌
Like getting kicked off the Titanic before it sails, I think going uncredited in his debut saved his career when it bombed.
dude looks like everyones friend. crazy how life is. World needs people like that.
I didn't hear you mention Streets of Fire. It was the first time I remember ever seeing Willem Dafoe and I was awestruck by his face. He was ugly and handsome at the same time, and he definitely had a powerful presence.
That was a powerful performance. Good call.
Streets of Fire's opening sequence is worth a rewatch on TH-cam. It's tight.
My beloved movie which made a musician of me🎉🎉🎉🎉❤
@@LifeLineLite What does that mean? You saw the movie and decided to get into music?
@@BooLee01 I fell in love in this masterpiece in 1989 , when I was 11..since then I watched it thousand times. Yep this was one of the reasons to start my rock career 🤘🎹🎸 now I'm composer in neo classics grandpiano
I watched Spiderman as a kid and Dafoe left a lasting impression on my psyche. He was beyond perfect in that movie. I have been a fan ever since.
9:54 this cracks me up so much
Me too 😂😂😂
Alright, you convinced me, I'll watch all of Dafoe movies in the order of their release year.
I’ve never not enjoyed a role he has been in. What a legend.
I was actually surprised how much I loved the Florida Project. I don’t think I can watch it again but after watching that movie, I’ve just developed such an appreciation for his performances.
He sat behind me at a coffee shop one time, literally the coolest vibe. He was wearing socks and sandals and hat that had a feather stuck on it. 11/10
He seems like one of the most genuine human beings in his interviews. Always liked this guy.
He's both funny and serious. Sometimes you can't tell which one in the role he's playing. He's that good or real.
His one take in the lighthouse was haunting. some of the best cinema i've ever seen. "HAAAAAARK!"
We still need a Willem Dafoe Joker. We only have so much time left and he's practically born to play the Joker.
I still can't wrap my head around how he didnt won an oscar for the mirror sequence in Sam Raimi's Spiderman
Chris Cooper was incredible in adaption.
Watch movies without capes or harry potter please, just once before you die
whats your take on Chris Cooper in Adaptation?
Willem Dafoe is in my top five favorite actors. He’s classic and his presence elevates the movies he’s in.
To Live and Die in L.A. was the first movie i saw him in. Great actor, deserves more than one Oscar.
such a brilliant performance in ther, too.
True legend and definitely deserves some awards and recognition!
it boggles my mind that he hasn't had a chance at the joker. he is literally perfect for the role.
He is perfect for many a role. Very versatile.
One of my utmost favorite actors for as long as I can remember. First saw him in Platoon and was mesmerized. Never lost that appeal (and I love how funny and down to earth his is).
I loved him in the Florida Project, it just felt so natural and welcoming.
i believe he got to play himself there, pretty much. XD
I recently watched Lighthouse, my god what an amazing actor... I was literally petrified when pattinson started burying him.. what a legendary performance 🫡
Philip Hoffman and Willem dafoe best actors in the world
They perfect in every role character you can't even realise they are acting
Feel like actually same in real life
Them two, and Rutger Hauer. Would have been mind blowing seeing all three together in a single movie. I am sure, between each other, they would have been able to radiate human depth and dignity even through a Tommy Wiseau script.
Went from enjoying Defoe on screen, too respecting him as an artist. Great video.
I just can believe how humble this man is. Some years ago i saw him in Bucharest at a local pub where i went often and he was meeting anyone who wanted to meet him and made everyone so comfortable and easy. Willem is such a nice guy.
Too cool for an oscar. I hope when they do award him one he tells them where to shove it.
He is too graceful to ever do that. He doesn't need an Oscar, though, he is an actor and an artist, not a celebrity and a star, he doesn't have to rely on fashion and trend and zeitgeist, he is the artists' choice, any director worth their salt would have him, and you can be sure actors also love working with him, because he lets them shine next to him.
Dafoe is one of the finest actors to have ever graced the screen. His range is extraordinary and is capable of playing virtually any role. If you’ve never seen the Boondock Saints, watch it tonight. It’s one of my favourite movies ever 🤙🏼
1:11 omg it's Jerma
let tf2 fans unite here
I still think his best role was in Platoon. Such a great mentor to his fellow troops and his death truly struck me deeply.
one of the best actors ever, doesnt need an Oscar, when Oscar are now given to anyone
We have been denied of one of the greatest Joker performances ever Willem Dafoe!
That shot in heavens gate of him in the crowd smiling, was Green Goblin AF. 😅
Some people can smile with their whole face and even their life.
I love that!
His collab with Yorgos is on a streak run rn 💯 incredible artist
9:55 was not expecting that meme jumpscare that killed me haha
The role that best fits him is the one that he refuses to make, but i believe he would be a perfect fit for the joker.
defoe is locked in 24/8
The king has returned 🛐
At Eternity's Gate was amazing. He should've won something for such a role
The Goat in his way, indeed.
He is just a couple years older than me. I have enjoyed his performances for decades (and have lusted after him about as long). He was so perfect in "Shadow of the Vampire.
'I'll eat her later.' Willem has been amazing in pretty much every role he has been in. Shadow of the Vampire is one of my favorite films. That first time you see him appear out of the shadows is chilling.
GIVE THIS MAN AN OSCAR ALREADY!!!
Im 62 and Willem has been one of my favourite actors for many years.
The lighthouse gave me real respect for Robert Pattinson as an actor, and reminded me why Defoe was the GOAT.
my film production teacher used to work with willem defoe and i envy him everyday
Willem Dafriend
His performance in "The Lighthouse", along with Robert, literally blew me away the first time I saw it. He truly transformed into a different person.
Hahaha I love his character in Mr. Bean's Holiday xD
If willem doesnt have an oscar i dont want one
Dafoe is bacsicly the Jerma of movies
Criminal that you didn't mention Mississippi Burning
he might not be in the movie too much but he totally owned streets of fire
I discovered him in Platoon, and that was a stunning performance that outclasses anything else I've seen him in. It's a wonderful performance.
He's back guys!!!🎉
Willem DaFoe changes places in, but never leaves my top 5 favorite actors of all time.
It wasn't long before he became my favorite. I loved him in Spider-Man as a kid and then, some years later, I saw him in American Psycho
His facial structure and voice always captivated me, but it was when I was in my late teens that I started engaging with his acting skills
He brings his A-game every time and it has always paid off
There's a reason Death Note (2017) has at least one star
At Eternity's Gate is one of the very best movies I've ever seen. If you can stand the goofy cinematography, I would highly recommend the film. I hear that Willem Dafoe even learned how to paint specifically for that role.
he's like the tom waits of cinema
He has an iconic face AND an iconic voice!
02:11 perfect 😂
The best actor's often never get an Oscar.
Dafoe is one of those actors that have a highly recognizable face but still completely transform into another character
Willem has been a favorite of mine since i saw him in the Florida project and the Northman both movies he incapsulated the character beautifully providing very real performances
I love Mr. Defoe. Made my childhood and taught me that evil people are those who commit evil things in other for them to survive and for those things they love like in spiderman.