Willem Dafoe Quotes

United States, Actor
July 22, 1955

William James "Willem" Dafoe (born July 22, 1955) is an American actor. A highly prolific character actor, Dafoe has received multiple awards and nominations, including four Academy Award nominations. Dafoe has frequently collaborated with filmmakers Paul Schrader, Abel Ferrara, Lars von Trier, and Wes Anderson.

Sometimes I think women are lucky because they can develop in ways men can't. The old-boy network may be oppressive to women, but it actually stunts men in terms of personal growth.

Willem Dafoe
- Men
- Thinking
- Growth
There's a real wisdom to not saying a thing.

Willem Dafoe
- Real
- Wisdom

I want to work with people who are good at what they do, and people who are passionate.

Willem Dafoe
- People
- Want
- Passionate
Sometimes you make very interesting movies that aren't meant for everybody. But this is a capitalist society, so everything conspires to put value on whether it sells or not.

Willem Dafoe