Willem Dafoe Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions | WIRED

Willem Dafoe takes the WIRED Autocomplete Interview and answers the internet's most searched questions about himself. What is Willem Dafoe's real name? How did Willem start acting? How does he stay in shape? Will he ever play the Joker? Who did he play in Finding Nemo? Willem answers all these questions and much more!
Willem Dafoe stars in INSIDE, only in theaters March 17, insidemovietickets.com
Director: Justin Wolfson
Director of Photography: Eric Brouse
Editor: Shandor Garrison
Talent: Willem Dafoe
Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi
Associate Producer: Samantha Vélez
Production Manager: Eric Martinez
Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila
Talent Booker: Meredith Judkins
Camera Operator: Lauren Pruitt
Gaffer: Niklas Moller
Audio: Sean Paulsen
Production Assistant: Lea Donenberg
Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch
Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant
Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen
Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds
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[@dariusbrock2713]

Willem Dafoe is like that one uncle who used to scare you as a kid for fun but ended up your favorite as you grew up

[@maromalul9134]

Precisely

[@sweetpea101506]

Agreed!

[@RareCinephile]

He’s kind of that already. He terrified me in the Spider-Man films and now I see him as a cool guy.

[@fallouttoonlink]

Yes

[@scottpilgrim4938]

EXACTLY

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

"I'm something of an Actor myself" - Willem Dafoe

[@Slimerson93]

Here before this blows lol

[@indirabhandari8723]

Same

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

@@indirabhandari8723 what ''same''? This doesn't make any sense.

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

@@Slimerson93 This is JUST a comment, is this such a sensation to you?

[@jellojiggler1693]

@@yevgeniyaleshchenko849 Same

[@leokimvideo]

Is Willem Dafoe a class act .. YES

[@ChrisAnderson1986]

When was the last time you were with Paul Allen?

[@Ulfgood]

@@ChrisAnderson1986years, precisely…

[@ChrisAnderson1986]

@@Ulfgood That's not what i've heard.. I think you saw him more recently perhaps in a movie.. 🎥😏 Maybe you are busy and forgot about that!

[@erickmorales25]

Is that actually you, Leo? If so, can you tell me who is the Mad Bomber was?

[@ericm4426]

Looks like a creep to me

[@brwnsgrgirl4379]

"It's the creams 😂" Love his energy! He's such a treasure

[@jopo7996]

Willem makes every character he portrays completely believable. Whether he's da friend or da foe.

[@urstepdaddy007]

I see what u did there 😀lol

[@stevethegreat8210]

oh wow! that's really good :D

[@Omnilatent]

I hate you for this - ANGRY THUMBS UP

[@reyna7259]

Seeing that joke never gets old 😂

[@apollonmegara8220]

Great comment bro

[@shabadooshabadoo4918]

Now I understand how he portrays his characters so well, this guys bursting with energy.

[@smaller_cathedrals]

In an interview Robert Pattinson tells a story about shooting The Lighthouse. It's an insanely intense movie with very difficult scenes. After long and challenging takes, Willem would go, "all right, let's do another take" and just give it his all each and every time.

[@xencois]

he's just like me fr (when I just had triple espresso)

[@ianaustin5012]

You watch the interview Pedro gives him? He breaks down how he gets into character and you learn so much about him

[@VintageCR]

its only natural if you like your job and you genuinely enjoy working with others.. why NOT be the best 'you' you can be? it will only put pressure and weight on yourself and others around you if you act and behave like a bag of salt.

[@bronzemuseum504]

always impressed how good Willem plays villains while also being one of the nicest guy. Just amazing acting

[@bumblebeeyellowdragon]

I really don't know why this surprises people. Most actors are nice people.

[@nathanielpreston5377]

@@bumblebeeyellowdragon Kevin Spacey? Amber Heard? Ezra Miller? Armie Hammer? Chris Evans? Brie Larson? Seth Rogen?...I don't think so.

[@nathanielpreston5377]

@@KRAST666 At the premiere of the animated movie Lightyear, to the people who didn't like the inclusion of the LGBT, Chris Evans called those people idiots.

[@nathanielpreston5377]

@cleanshirt9999 Well with Ezra he groomed a 12 year old girl, grabbed a woman by the throat and forced her to the ground, threatened to murder a married couple and broke into a couple of people's houses and stole some alcohol.

[@nathanielpreston5377]

@cleanshirt9999 Finally with Seth Rogen, he attacked actress Gina Carano somewhere.

[@trashcandy.]

his expression when he says "because people sometimes think we are our characters" made me laugh. actors must have to deal with that a lot.

[@immortalxd6190]

Truth mate

[@teonatsios491]

very true

[@ogaimon3380]

you telling me Dafoe is not Da foe?

[@MarkHogan994]

@@ogaimon3380 Nah he's Da Fwend.

[@KingDami1999]

Willem Dafoe is one of the most naturally funny people in Hollywood 😂

[@matthewbelike]

Jeff Goldblum will always take the number one spot for me🥰

[@jg2722]

@@matthewbelike overrated. Willem >>>

[@VanshSejkar]

Yeah he doesn't even need to try!!

[@pressplayulysses]

Willem Dafunny

[@MetaITurtle]

2:28

[@MrKahlerHahn]

Can we all just agree that this man is a once in a lifetime actor? I honestly can‘t remember 1 bad performance

[@michaelmcclaryjr3752]

He never did one 1⃣

[@muhdahnaf7927]

Carlson Clay is my favourite ones

[@jahfarihazelwood4499]

Who tf is Willem Dafoe and why are people calling Mr. Osborn that?

[@gonzo2495]

even in madonnas sorry effort of a movie "Body of Evidence" he was amazing.

[@exotic-beads_69]

Man was awesome in the movie platoon

[@AnalyticalMenace]

4:23 "Everyone has an accent." THANK YOU, Mr. Dafoe! 🙌🏽🙌🏽 I've been telling people this for years now.

[@Fenderbassplayer]

It's becuase people don't hear their own accents.

[@TheRealCodeBlack]

Now there's a person who loves to laugh. Full of energy and humor. I bet he'd be a great person to have a conversation with.

[@Prazca]

he gives the vibes you could get him in a room with the most boring in the world and he'd still find a way to have a 20 minute conversation with them about super off-the-wall topics

[@zxbc1]

If you've seen pictures of his wife, you'd know why he laughs so much.

[@billygd100]

Met him once in Rome, he was lost and I gave him directions. He was chatty and personable.

[@conniecarroll747]

After listening to his answers, Willem sounds like someone you could sit with at a table, have a drink with, and enjoy a conversation.

[@ninjachannel007]

I bet YOU would be a great person to have a conversation with.

[@thesummit615]

Willem Dafoe is iconic. I hope he lives forever.

[@mikearchibald744]

I think your hopes may be dashed...hopefully not soon.

[@thesummit615]

@@mikearchibald744 yeah, realistically speaking.. we all gotta end, but I mirror that sentiment, I hope he has a long way ahead of him.

[@huzzzer6083]

​@@mikearchibald744 Come on dude, why ruin it

[@ChrisXIllustratesXGaming]

Like Queen's hit single says "Who Wants To Live Forever"

[@youtubeuserandchef471]

Wilhelm Röntgen Is also a great person

[@charlielucas3386]

“Who does Willem Dafoe look like? I look like myself. I look like my mama. I look like my daddy!” I literally cannot stop laughing at just the WAY he answered this question! 🤣

[@royliber3824]

I think him and Steve Buscemi might be lost brothers tho. I mean come on 😂

[@kingxavier3420]

It was heartwarming more than laughing.

[@endswars]

He should have said Me Myself And I

[@ryancampbell955]

"Just me, my mommy, and my daddy."

[@aruruaurynwolferson9713]

He looks like Agent Smecker

[@whiteday26]

I liked Willem Dafoe as an actor, but I never seen him in an interview. I never knew Willem Dafoe as a person would be so likable. 10/10. More like Willem Dafriend.

[@JediPiIot]

Wow he's much more bubbly and upbeat than I imagined.

[@nikhileshkillada4217]

"Not of chemistry, or physics" But we already know that Willem Dafoe is something of a scientist.

[@alexmac8246]

Of himself

[@sgtroach1510]

He’s something of a painter himself

[@ElectrostatiCrow]

He is something of a celebrity himself.

[@snbnzkrtls]

His energy is so infectious and makes me smile

[@TheBaaag]

K, smash

[@BdaBeast115]

I was thinking the same thing ❤️‍🔥

[@Incog2k6]

Wow, I didn't expect Willem Dafoe to be like this AT ALL. He always came off as a somewhat serious person who can occasionally crack jokes. Here, he's completely carefree and childlike. I love it!

[@nannerz1994]

This guy scared the crap out of me as Norman Osborne in my childhood and I just love his acting skills in his sense of humor and I'm so glad he isn't afraid to claim his Midwestern roots! I need more of him always

[@HenrikoMagnifico]

Willem Dafoe passing up a chance to play the joker because he has "more important things to do" is such a chad move

[@KEN-1991]

I'd rather he'd do that instead of him being type-casted as Ryuk in Death Note.

[@thomasgriffin2326]

He said "other things", not more important

[@ktvindicare]

@@KEN-1991 Type casted yes, but he was easily EASILY the best part of that movie.

[@KEN-1991]

@@ktvindicare He's the best part of any movie he's in. But Ryuk as an English-dubbed version is supposed to be more like a Jack Nicholson type.

[@illogical1421]

He still should play the Joker, tho.

[@Anino_Makata]

Willem gives off the cool uncle vibes. Like in every reunion, he's the one that seemingly never runs out of funny stories to tell.

[@Shanethefilmmaker]

Ya if the Uncle was Jack Torrance on many happy pills.

[@Templarofsteel88]

Could not have come up with a better comparison.

[@Lyss-Jack]

"Did I ever mention the time I got stabed in the chest with my hoverboard?"

[@Shanethefilmmaker]

@@Lyss-Jack "Or the time I backed John Wick up over his dog? Or that time I was shot in 'Nam so badly that I made myself look like Jesus. Oh ya I was Jesus too."

[@NwoRun]

And Spot You Miles Away! Comes And Hug You as Tight As He Can!

[@ericsloss5136]

"It's the creams" - Willem Dafoe

[@DivorcedStates]

He has such an infectious personality, you can't help but love him. And every role he plays, he absolutely sells, every time. One of my favorite actors for sure.

[@undead890]

Willem Dafoe is so bubbly and positive, I can't help but smile when watching him talk

[@ProuvaireJean]

Somehow Willem Dafoe being so bubbly and smiley scares me on a deep, existential level.

[@monsieur-le-chupacabra]

I had actually never seen Willem Dafoe outside of a film role. I really didn’t expect him to have such a personality.

[@noworriesimfijian]

He seems like a hilarious guy. Considering some of the serIous and dark characters he’s played he’s suited perfectly for comedy.

[@jerry2585]

He has a small but comedic role in "The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou" and he absolutely knocks it out of the park.

[@zachlorenson6998]

"What happened to Monday?" Was pretty good.

[@doublethemoney]

Mr Bean the Holiday

[@themacattack6312]

Yes he's definitely a JOKER 🃏

[@Tomazack]

You should see him do drag I'm the boondock saints. That is solid comedy.

[@PantyLunatic]

What really makes me happy hearing about him is just anyone mentioning him saying he's not just a brilliant actor but a down-to-earth person. My one wish is to meet him in a bar and have a drink with him.

[@coryspang7548]

Same.

[@90syungin51]

A legend! I hate I can’t meet this man. He’s charismatic asf

[@novustalks7525]

He's got so much charisma. You can't help but smile when listening to him

[@LEEDZ.18]

Facts!

[@gamingabyss8115]

yes

[@bestdadoftheyear7181]

He is somewhat of a charismatic man himself

[@masikorski6411]

Literally read this as I'm watching him and cheesing ear to ear

[@solsol4006]

Exactly...

[@MrFancyHosen]

Willem Dafoe seems like the kind of guy who could sit in a room alone talking to himself for hours and be completely entertained

[@TC-by3il]

Lol this is hilariously accurate

[@smileysatanson3404]

he could record it and we all would watch the whole thing

[@rhad143]

His new movie (titled Inside) is literally like that lol

[@gurrenmed5319]

That's literally me

[@smileysatanson3404]

@@gurrenmed5319 in the end thats all of us

[@alesztra937]

"What is Willem Dafoe like in real life?". He's like a nice Green Goblin. Same energy level.

[@_ALD0]

3:44 how this moment don't become a meme yet?

[@NoriMori1992]

Why would it become a meme?

[@stereokuuji]

​@@NoriMori1992 Because it's very interesting

[@BHMM42]

4:39 could be a meme too!

[@solvemproblerstudios5889]

His positive yet unhinged vibe is absolutely great. Slightly disturbing yet hilarious at the same time.

[@tiaaaron3278]

The way he says "McCarthy lived there" was both creepy and funny at the same time lmao.

[@armintor2826]

He very much looks and acts like one of my Uncles did. Hes even got a moustache which btw is wild to see lol. Never though of him with a stache. Beard sure but never anything else when not clean shaven.

[@jmyers52995]

If you saw Willems benis youd be disturbed as well

[@tiaaaron3278]

@@jmyers52995 So that's why Robert Pattinson was so crazy during The Lighthouse.

[@Carrancka]

For real it feels like he's on drugs lmao

[@MohammedKhal1d]

I have never been smiling this much watching one of these videos He just have the good vibes, such a lovely person

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

You CAN'T sense any ''vibes'' off the screen, really.

[@ItsNuxFury]

@@yevgeniyaleshchenko849 Yev, go away. And take your your bad vibes with you.

[@ravifonseca8]

I KNOOOOWWW, the entire time I had this stupid smile on my face. This man carries such a great energy !!!

[@aaliyahlovee3692]

@@yevgeniyaleshchenko849 you literally can stop being negative

[@Stardust_Lily]

@@yevgeniyaleshchenko849 You can absolutely read social cues through a screen, believe it or not.

[@samuraigames4125]

Bro how can he make me smile on every question? This guy is wonderful wtf

[@compl3xdf646]

His energy just works so well, hes so entertaning and glowing through the entire video. Love him.

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

Willem is truly one of the greatest actors of all time, He's done it all

[@DynamoLynx]

The 'of all time' memes made me double read this

[@JinxNightcore]

Ikr

[@tjwhisenhunt1089]

He’s certainly one of the actors of all time

[@andyscott5277]

@@tjwhisenhunt1089 you forgot "greatest" 👍🏼

[@palindrome2599]

Fr, he was Jesus at one point

[@Pygmus]

I’m cracking up that he recalled the TYPE of fish he played in Nemo faster than the NAME. I love this man so much 😂

[@ImpossibleCakePro]

He's something of a Marine Biologist himself you know

[@shaynehughes6645]

To be fair, it was a fish named "Gill"

[@eddy7346]

Godspeed Nemo

[@firstlast5840]

This man is running through all of these and he’s still very pleasant. What a professional.

[@giuliabaleiro661]

he’s so sunshine i love it🫶🫶🫶

[@tracygreen7063]

this man is a national treasure and i will take no other opinions on the matter

[@undead890]

To be fair, there is no other opinion on the matter.

[@yashvardhanraju8052]

what if i said he is an international treasure?

[@stevena105]

​​@@yashvardhanraju8052 Isn't national treasure just a subset of international treasure?

[@lindy2540]

made me laugh - no arguments here!

[@sven_86]

why should you take another opinion when you have the correct one to begin with lol

[@evie1919]

dude the high note he gave was actually insanely impressive and clean

[@slmjkdbtl]

a high c# with very good intonation

[@corneliuschew]

The fact that this talented gentlemen hasn’t won any academy awards is honestly a war crime

[@KellySt]

This was the best wired interview I have seen so far, great actor and person.

[@markoportuondo7375]

He has so much energy. There’s a twinkle in his eye especially when talking about acting. It’s infectious asf. ❤️

[@rev.9683]

Ikr

[@sole_rosso]

the Italian blood gave him the passion

[@agnidas5816]

yoga and no meat :p

[@KatalinaKristina]

He always look so scary and serious in movies and it's both nice and surreal to see him so giddy and warm.

[@NellieKAdaba]

I agree, with his lovely smile.

[@MTMF.london]

@@NellieKAdaba With a very naughty twinkle.

[@stephaneneron]

Yep, and it tells a lot about his gift as an actor to be able to shift personalities to best fit the characters he need to play.

[@train_go_boom2065]

Except platoon, but in some scenes he was serious because its a war movie

[@MrRattlebones640]

@@train_go_boom2065 Eh out of all the characters it was him and the other stoners who bought some peace and comedy to that film.

[@friskjidjidoglu7415]

He’s got than fun grandparent energy. I bet he’s perfect with kids

[@luciaruiz-rh1cw]

I love when he says " gimmi" un the start, he looks so entusiastic.Really cute

[@milam1012]

I love his acting and all but I always thought he's the serious and intimidating type, but he's so bubbly and full of energy, this was such a lovely interview, thanks Wired 😍

[@dmgroberts5471]

While I see why people find him intimidating, I never have. Possibly because Platoon was one of the first movies I noticed him in, and he plays a kinda "older brother/father figure/mentor" type character there.

[@MrExcessum]

He is a complete opposite of what I thought he was like. He is just so positive and energetic. Id love to get drunk with him sometimes, Im sure he has 1001 interesting and funny stories to tell.

[@lettheworldwatch1124]

He's still acting

[@petrowegynyolc7108]

Hope they make one w Charles Dance, I bet guy's pure condescension IRL too.

[@SerialGemini]

I am always so happy seeing actors still being this bubbly and open to answer public's questions about themselves. It's so nice and heartwarming to see that

[@oxiary]

fr sure !! no fear and gets right into it XD

[@devinharbert6071]

My Favorite Actors That Usually Play Bad Guy Roles Willem Defoe, John Travolta, Gary Oldman, Kevin Bacon, Tom Sizemore, & Neil McDonough

[@EBlade1395]

This guy is the best. The energy is uncomparable

[@naomimomin]

*incomparable

[@mokacortes532]

I really need to see this man as a joker before I die. Please Willem and James Gunn, make it happen!

[@ErenTheWarcriminal]

Nah, he's got more important things to do

[@editingman95]

​@@ErenTheWarcriminalit'll happen in DCEU reboot It'll be fruitcake time if he becomes Joker

[@chidieberenwadike4165]

​@@ErenTheWarcriminal*other

[@oniplus4545]

Willem Dafoe in some movies : *menacing, formidable characters with a massive presence to each* Willem Dafoe IRL : *that one funny grandpa you really love to hang out with*

[@ayushzaveri8193]

His acting in the Lighthouse was the performance of a lifetime and it’s criminal that he didn’t win an Oscar for it

[@jonnyc429]

You don't like me acting!?

[@bloodfarts5317]

SAY YE LIKE ME ACTING

[@flyingmonke]

HAAAAAAAAARKKKKKKKK

[@bloodfarts5317]

@@flyingmonke HAAAAAARRRRRRRRKKK!!!! TRITON HARK!!!!

[@johnmartinez7440]

Why is it "criminal"? You think he was better than Joaquin Phoenix or Brad Pitt that year?

[@juanchevere10]

If you haven't seen the Boondock Saints where he plays a weird cool AF detective, you should absolutely watch it. Love that movie. .

[@bigpapaadam1]

I spent the whole video smiling! I love this actor more and more! The best Green Goblin for sure! 🎉

[@juniorgod321]

I don't believe that we still live in a world where Willem Dafoe doesn't have an Oscar!

[@lindildeev5721]

Well, we're living in a world where Leo DiCaprio won an Oscar only for The Revenant and Saviing Private Ryan lost to Shakespeare in Love.

[@JV-ll1cu]

It took really long for Martin Scorsese to get one too

[@TobyDBZSkellington1]

He got nominated twice

[@gonzalo9241]

​@@TobyDBZSkellington1 Willem? 4 times actually - Platoon, Shadow of the Vampire, The Florida Project & Heaven's Gate

[@geoffreykahler1616]

Neither did Hitchock, Peter O'Toole, Cary Grant, Olivier, the list of people who never won a competitive Oscar is staggering.

[@jackroyaltea5034]

If his whole personality is an act then I’m amazed. He just seems so genuine. Like he’s one of the few actors of you were stuck in an elevator with him then you’d probably have a good conversation.

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

IF he wanted to talk to you. I just love how fans always think they KNOW actors and what kind of people they are; and always assume they would want to talk to said fans.... Every fan says this about actor they love🤷‍♀

[@cellina.starfire]

​@@yevgeniyaleshchenko849 why can't you just let people enjoy things.

[@omoros]

@@cellina.starfire facts...

[@trinityosborne]

@@yevgeniyaleshchenko849 actors are people too. and if you were stuck in an elevator with anyone wouldnt you talk to them.

[@fenderletmedownsham]

@@yevgeniyaleshchenko849 If his whole personality is an act then I’m amazed. He just seems so genuine. Like he’s one of the few actors of you were stuck in an elevator with him then you’d probably have a good conversation.

[@evouzermemet5120]

Willem's performance as Ryuk at Netflix's live-action Death Note is amazing! So amazing and spectacular that I wished he voiced at the Anime version too.

[@RM-eg1ed]

Love this guy! He’s one of those actors that operates outside of the box and I can really appreciate that.

[@LetterheadStudios]

This man's face expresses slyness, excitement, and charm. I've only ever seen him as a villain in movies, so it's so interesting to see him look so wily and full of joy and like a sincere and caring old man. Wow.

[@angeloviedo7156]

You should watch him in "Boondock saints"!

[@drjohnclare]

Watch Platoon.

[@Lord_Baphomet_]

I love this man… but it is strange hearing him sound so perky and energetic… he is usually very cool calm and collected

[@illusma7822]

exactly my thoughts

[@vasyavasilich7659]

He is a human, after all

[@Lord_Baphomet_]

@@vasyavasilich7659 Blasphemy

[@Severus.S]

He has murder on his mind

[@KanekiKen-in3pf]

Drugs

[@ekremdilber]

If some people in the world were given the right to immortality in a very rare way, this man would definitely deserve it.

[@MegaChorro123]

“It’s the creams 😁” lmao how can you not love this man

[@TylerRossow]

As a very casual Willem fan I’ve never realized how much energy and charm he has, loved this

[@therealdio314]

This interview made me smile the entire time. His energy is infectious.

[@stilivibinstillvibin6446]

Is he a grandpa? Because he gives off this vibe of being the funny grandpa, always cracking horrible jokes and just being lively around his grand children. It's cute.

[@davestewart6704]

One of those actors you’re not sure why but always love to see him show up in movies

[@decryptmars]

How come I watch this during my lunch break, being stressed and moody, and suddenly being relaxed and smirking. This guys energy and positivity is contagious.

[@whiteknight8734]

That is literally what I am doing right now! Lol

[@milatorri]

The way he scarred me as a kid with his Goblin character is beyond me... He's such a sweetheart actually😭😭

[@nsasupporter7557]

Yes, he’s part of why that was the best Spider-Man movie in 2002

[@gundamwalrus8522]

That's usually the case with nice actors playing the best Villains and loving every minute of it.

[@nsasupporter7557]

@@gundamwalrus8522 most actors who play villains, always play villains. Because they’re so good at it.

[@user-jy8uy8ft1p]

Mind the difference between scarred and scared. Scarred=put a scar on you(physical or mental). Scared=spooked you.

[@runtwer5700]

That's called acting and that's what he's payed to do...

[@Downright_Bengali_Trambak]

He was clearly in a good mood during this auto complete interview 👍

[@ZaileeRamsey]

At 1:28, if you close your eyes and hear him talking, he sounds like Joker.

[@iluvtrent]

he seems so chill and funny lmao

[@DonMarzzoni]

Chill? No. Funny yes.

[@nemer473]

I smiled throughout this entire video. He terrified me when I was a child as the goblin and as I grew older, I came to realize how amazing of an actor and human being he truly is.

[@Dangozang]

he looks like he's having the time of his life and i'm HERE for it. what a lovely and happy man! ❤

[@Untitled_Novel]

I acc love his energy why have I never seen more interviews of this guy 😭

[@Gigan10610]

The fact that Willem doesn't have an Oscar is a crime, what a legend

[@juanrangel672]

Maybe not an Oscar but I'm sure he's got a woody 😂😂😂

[@redamasarani]

Oscars are overrated

[@rghosh3566]

Because he is beyond the oscars

[@luciferfromhell6704]

Oscars aren't that important anyways

[@macafromthewired]

just goes to show the importance of an oscar

[@HFXmermaid]

When he did Lighthouse he was in my city for filming, and he was a total delight. He met with everyone, ate at local places, chatted with people, took photos etc

[@4skin-gaming]

you are so lucky

[@Ihatethewaythatyou]

Hes so bubbly, protect this gentleman at all costs.

[@phloriaernas2149]

This guy always plays his role 100%, and he didn't go overboard in that.

[@thatonelonghairedguy764]

this man is a national treasure. protect Willem Dafoe at all costs.

[@ogaimon3380]

protect Da foe????????

[@EdoSetyo]

national treasure!? cmon, he is a planet treasure

[@MetalHeadReacts]

It's really fun seeing him like this, because all too often he's cast as the villain, or super serious, but watching this, you see he's actually quite silly and rather funny.

[@scottknode898]

It was rare he was a good guy in the war film Platoon as the likable Sergeant Elias with Tom Berenger who was usually the good guy in his films prior to platoon in 1986 was the sadistic Sergeant Barnes He was a good guy in other films but has played his share of villains.

[@israeldelarosa5461]

@@scottknode898 He normally plays Da foe, but he can also be Da friend.

[@JoshuaTootell]

Good guy in Flight of the Intruder, my introduction to him.

[@adamjenkins190]

I first fell in love with him as a youngster, when I saw him in platoon. He was my favorite in that movie, then I immediately watched everything he was in. Love him.

[@JuniorSantos-ej6ue]

I love his energy

[@tendytape1190]

Willem Dafoe is a true gem in the world of acting. His ability to transform into a variety of characters with such depth and nuance is truly awe-inspiring. Beyond his incredible talent, he is also a kind, humble, and down-to-earth human being.

[@cleverusername9369]

Willem Dafoe is a true gem, nuff said, end of.

[@guy9162]

agree

[@itsjado]

The first question was clearly: "Can Willem Dafoe blaze through all the questions in 5-minutes?" 😂

[@gigan3931]

He is a beautiful man. He has a special place in my heart.

[@khush7444]

he's such a nice man 😭😭

[@pachanas703]

Gives iconic performances, chooses a mix of fun and interesting projects, and is a down-to-earth guy. What more could you want?

[@Xeneonic]

Have him visit me every now and then. And then have him tell me there was a firefight.

[@WiredLain_]

@@Xeneonic THERE WAS A FIREFIGHT!!!!!!!!

[@Gerolanfalan]

He's got quite a range there

[@retierashia]

I love Willem Dafoe. Great actor and personality.

[@SinAster_19]

ALULAAAA

[@JcoolV]

Must be great to have this guy on a set, so much energy.

[@kenjiwa5895]

He's got a lot of energy as a person and also seems positive and fun to be around. He also appears down-to-earth and thoughtful (without being pretentious) And what a talented actor he is.

[@imwearingpiggyslippers9382]

0:04 Willem DaFoe saying “Gimme”, honest to God just changed my life 😂🤩✨

[@marcushojunyong]

1:17 “Will Willem Dafoe ever play the Joker?” God I hope so. Imagine him terrorising Gotham screaming “CAN THE BATMAN COME OUT TO PLAY?!”

[@randomreviews4278]

That would be awesome

[@marcushojunyong]

@@randomreviews4278 he would definitely kill Alfred and send Batman spiralling into a craze

[@veno_exe4128]

One of the best people dreams fr

[@ILOVERESISTANCE]

One of my favourite actors...his The Lighthouse performance should have been nominated for the Oscars

[@marjoleinvnoort6961]

he’s a incredible person and actor ❤

[@bettaboi]

4:31 for a moment green goblin trying to take control

[@IMistYI]

yeah i goosebump after hearing what he say

[@Deathstroke.Gaming.Channel]

Yeah that gave me chills I don’t know why

[@lasciamidasolo]

this is probably one of the, if not THE most unhinged wired autocomplete interview so far. so many gems. special mention goes to "as soon as the doctor spanked me, that's where it all began!"

[@Zeemas]

He's such an uncle

[@MagicofAlexo]

2:00 Slight correction. Gill is a Moorish Idol which are notoriously difficult to keep in captivity. A Black moor is a type of goldfish