Does Willem Dafoe Know Lines From His Most Famous Movies?
2024 ж. 23 Қаң.
1 654 857 Рет қаралды
Legendary actor Willem Dafoe has been in over 100 films, but does he remember some of his most iconic lines from them?
bit.ly/VarietySubscribe
/ variety
/ variety
/ variety
"I'm something of an actor myself" -Willem Dafoe
_In spite everything you've done for them, eventually they'll hate you._ *Willem Dafoe*
😂😂 I love that meme.
Well meme'd my fellow Redditor!!! xddddddd
Boring comment
@@kyorikusagami84not as boring as urs
The joy in his eyes cannot be faked. This man loves what he does and genuinely seems like a nice person.
He’s from Wisconsin, we are nice people here 😊
@@TheCasualGamer13 he also swings a hammer that would make Mjolnir blush. Always good for the self-esteem!
he’s literally an actor and he does that for a living 😂😂😂 he can do anything
His passion for cinema / acting is beautiful. He seems like a nice person, but...what on earth do we know? He's human. If he were a bit prickly here or said things you don't agree with ( Politics / Religion ), would you conclude he's not a nice person? ( Sorry. Tired of Cult of Personality stuff. Respecting his artistry and loving DeFoe as a fellow human being is cool. Any whiff of elevating him as a god is not cool. Maybe you weren't doing so. )
Yes he seems. It seems impossible that such a nice guy is so good at playing pure psycho. He really is one of the greatest actors of our time.
The fact he speaks as passionately about his character in Finding Nemo as he does his character in Platoon, is absolutely brilliant 😂
He's such a relatable guy
@@jugo1944how do YOU relate to him?
He's a true artist & understands the depth of character. That is key. He's a genius on screen.
Gill is awesome
Basically the same level of importance
Over one hundred movies, and he still lights up like a child when discussing his roles. You can tell that he has never fallen out of love with acting. This is why he continues to give great performance after great performance. I would love to see Willem Dafoe do Hot Ones.
Can't believe Academy snubbed him again for "Poor Things" after snubbing him for "The Lighthouse". The man deserves all the recognition, what an incredible career.
He should've been nominated based solely on the 'Hark!' monologue from Lighthouse alone!
For The Light House yes, but not for Poor Things. There were better performances
Dude who cares, oscar doesn't deserve him.
Academy loves diversity bullshit.....academy is a joke
He's given dozens of better performances in the last decade even.
Actors like Willam don’t need stuffy awards to be great. He clearly takes so much pride in his career which speaks volumes to his drive and talent as an actor
Well said
Don’t mean to come off as a psycho but his name is Willem not William. Pronounced “Will Em”.
@@OuchiesTheShark Willem is a nickname
@@RlVlN you’re right and I just looked it up and watched an interview he had. Thanks!
*"Peter Paahker" -in HaileyBailey*
He's not just an actor, and a good one at that, he's an artist. Not to mention he seems like a really down to earth accomplished guy.
“There was a fire fight” so epic
The fact that he not only knows where the lines are from but has a detailed story to go with it just shows how connected he is with his work. He's extraordinary. What an absolutely fascinating man to have a conversation with.
You are fond of me, lobster?
You need to check out the interview with William and Pedro Paschal, just brilliant 👍
@@MASTERHAENIR No comma there. No question mark either. It was a declaration... about his lobster.
He remembered the names of the characters in Platoon 40 years later... That's impressive.
How this man has no Oscar yet is beyond ANY rhyme or reason!
*It's all rigged...*
Should've won for Platoon
We all know the truth.
political hollywood bs as always....same can be said for Bob odenkirk with better call saul
Agreed! Willem Dafoe is Top Tier talented! ❤❤❤❤
He is just radiating happiness and friendliness. Such a positive guy.
My heart hurt a little when he missed the Boondocks Saints quote, but admittedly that line was surrounded by far more quality quotes. Had he read the line directly after, done deal. This was a joy to watch.
The disappointment in himself for not remembering it made me wanna pat his shoulder. “It’s ok man, you overshadowed it three lines later.”
@@LordHoth_09 THERE WAS A FIREFIIIIIIIGHT!
I always get the feeling that Willem Dafoe is one of those actors who are very aware how lucky they are to be able to do what they love, for a living; and have decided to get as much enjoyment as possible out of it. There never seems to be any real awkwardness to him when he discusses his movies - there's just joy.
You can take the boy out of Wisconsin but you can't take the Wisconsin out of the boy.
I love actors like that. It's something I love about seeing Samuel L Jackson or Mark Hamill give interviews too.
Midwest nice.@@thezfunk
This comment is wholesome❤
Every time I watch an interview with Dafoe I can't stop but think "This guy is an artist, and not just some actor." He is way more.
Oscars are overrated
Interesting. I have the opposite. Every time I see him I go: now that's an actor!
@@thejason347 that's à great way of putting it
yeh probably a Satanist
Because he came from theater.....the guy understands the art of acting
I smiled all the way through this. I so enjoy Willem Dafoe.
This is gold. This guy is one of the best actors ever
I love that Willem stands by his role in Speed 2. Hearing him love his own characters makes me love them more. WD is an absolute treasure to the world.
His character in Speed 2 was the best thing about that entire movie. I will die on this hill.
He was the ONLY great and memorable thing about Speed 2.
My introduction to him was that movie. I got excited when I heard that he was cast as Green Goblin because I knew him from Speed 2.
Until you go on a boat with him.
Such a good movie
To be able to remember the origins of those lines means he must take pride in every one of his movies
Not only that but his and his fellow crew mates character names. I’ve seen Platoon a couple times but there’s no way I’d be able to tell you any of their character names. But for him to do it decades later is amazing.
Hey if he stands by Speed 2, you know he does 😅
You have to have a GREAT memory to be a top-notch actor. I always wanted to be one, but my short term memory is horrible, and I would always either forget my lines or have to think about what I was saying so much that it didn't come out naturally.
He does for sure, true artist.
I guess it means that he takes every character seriously and works on them in depth.
Oh my gosh, first time I see any interview with this actor, and I must admit so I only had his impression as of the characters he had played, often villains. Here when I see his smile, I see he smiles with his entire face, eyes and face. Such a warm charming gentle personality it seems. I love this.
I love seeing Willem being interviewed, it's always a delight to listen to him.
Who else watched this whole interview with a smile on their face? Protect him at all cost please!
Protect from who, from what? Who should ''protect'' him, a grown successful fulfilled man? Have some sense...
@@yevgeniyaleshchenko849WARNING! FEMINAZI DETECTED!
@@yevgeniyaleshchenko849 The phrase "protect him" is a colloquialism used in today's American English language parlance that indicates a desire to cherish an individual who brings a uniquely positive influence to the world around him. What @sunscrave means is that Willem is a pleasure to listen to and his works are enjoyable, and they hope that Willem continues to live and work long enough to continue creating art for us to enjoy. ....but you knew that already, right? Language has explicit and implicit meaning, and part of understanding is distinguishing between the two.
He was delightful in this video. 😊
@@yevgeniyaleshchenko849 🤦♂️
Dafoe has the most childlike enthusiasm . He’s so blissfully happy about acting. It’s amazing.
The Lighthouse is one of the best films I’ve seen in years and years and his performance only elevated it to an insane level of amazing.
The Joy he radiates is so infectious 😃
Willem Dafoe has one of the absolute coolest voices of any actor I have ever heard. It is so utterly unique. A raspy, but still warm sound that can be either menacing or soothing depending upon how he uses his instrument.
It's wild. Grew up within 50 miles of where he did (much younger), and have never heard anyone speak like him, no matter the age. You can tell he crafted this voice and timbre like a woodworker widdles away the wood to build something beautiful.
How Mr. Dafoe does not have an Oscar is beyond me. He's easily a top 5 actor of our generation within the past 40 years.
oscars dont deserve him... just look how many all time greats like dicaprio, phoenix, oldman have.... its says a lot about crappy awards.
Our generation and within the past 40 years are mutually exclusive.
Daniel day lewis Willem dafoe Robin williams Marlon Brando Laurence Olivier This for me is the top 5 male actors of all time
@@Beeman2892 No love for Marlon Brando or Laurence Olivier?
Wait. He doesn't have an Oscar?! I had to check. This is outrageous! 🤯
Dafoe is always just magnificent, I love all of his performances.
Willem Dafoe is truly astounding. Incredible talent
Any time a Willem Dafoe interview comes across my feed, I always get sucked into watching the whole thing. He's just so charismatic and is just so enthusiastic about his work.
This is my first time, I never knew much about Dafoe as I try to separate actors personal from their careers. So many people hate movies because they disagree with an actor, sometimes we get lucky though. The one behind the screen would be the opposite of “never meet your heroes”
real.
DaFoe is a character for sure. He loves what he does, he doesn’t hide his enthusiasm for acting and telling stories. I have a lot of respect for him, he seems pretty genuine and a joy to work with.
He’s just so genuine
Yep, which is unusual for Hollywood actors. He clearly loves his work, it really shows.
Love this guy for so many iconic performances. Any movie with Willem Dafoe will always be a pleasure to watch
I love Willem Dafoe, he's one of the greatest actors out there and such a kind person ❤️
I love the fact that after like 30 years of sorta being a character actor and probably not getting the recognition he deserved, he’s finally go to that keanu point where he’s just beloved by every generation in whatever he’s in.
his range of characters he can play is truly incredible when you contrast some of them with his personality. He can be a psychotic villain but in real life he seems so down to earth, kind and genuine.
Reminds me of Vincent Price.
Abbbbsoooolutely!!! 100%.
He’s not
A lot of actors seem to have a sort of "the work in the past is in the past" view to their work, which is fair enough - on to new things and such - but I love that Willem seems to have such joy in his work. He just seems to always have a smile going.
@@davidzeile6241 He’s Norman…”Normans on subattical honeyyyyy 😂😂😂
Willem is one of my absolute favorite actors. I love every one of his roles and he delivers the character each time!
What a wonderfully appealing person. Willem Dafoe ages beautifully and his work continues to have exceptional quality. I doubt there will ever be a better Norman Osbourne/Green Goblin.
Crazy how he’s been in so many great movies, but also how much he remembers making them.
Mabe he is an actor cares about his craft..? The best of them don't realize how good they really are and don't become a narcissist along the way.. passion
You gotta love Willem Dafoe. Such a strange actor who *really* stands out even in Hollywood, who can look downright crazy, and yet he's so down to earth and nice. He's one of those rare famous actors who I'd love to meet - really not interested in meeting 99% of them.
Yeah, he is probably one of the 5 actors that ALWAYS stands out in movies he is in without ever trying, for better or worse. Definitely one of the few I would love to meet and get an autograph.
Even if he sometimes looks as possessed as Klaus Kinski in some films he seems to be his polar opposite in real life.
And I’m pretty sure 99% of them couldn’t care less about meeting you or I, but Willem is probably in that 1% who absolutely would.
Ever since Platoon and Deer Hunter I made sure to never miss a Dafoe flick. Real Brilliance. I have a group of 3 friends that saw boondock saints when it came out and all these years later we still joke around using his lines from that movie. Real legend. Thanks for all your work.
You mean The Hunter. I was scratching my head trying to remember Willem from the Deer Hunter. I haven't seen the hunter, I will look it up.
This was a delight to watch, lifelong fan.
If the purpose of an interview is to get at the inner essence of the artist, then this approach succeeded. It really opens Dafoe up to talk freely. I love the obvious adoration he has for his wife. I like how he knows the meanings of his films. Love the humbleness and the sense of humor and joie de vivre he has.
Well said, agree! He seems like he trully adores his wife/family and each of his roles
Legend!
How is a guy who's delivered so many unnerving performances and a total legend so down-to-Earth in his own and, to top it all off, a joy to converse with?
Wonderful and inately appropos
Acting my friend.
@charliekill88 he seems pretty genuine. Could be acting but he seems like a nice guy.
@@Roddy556*...clap....clap...clapclapclapclapclapclap* Beautiful performance sir!
I guess he just loves being an actor and creating movies. And I mean for the love of acting and of movies but not for the associated fame, status and money.
His haircut looks fabulous. Kudos to the stylist or most amazing bedhead ive ever seen.
I was like “BOONDOCKS SAINTS! You said that in the BOONDOCK SAINTS!” Dafoe: “oh, I don’t know.”
Willem Dafoe always looks like a very pleasant interviewee. The way his face lights up when he gets a good question or relives a particularly interesting memory is just so darn nice.
Willem Dafoe's acting is absolutely breath taking. His unique facial features just accentuated the art he conveys.
Aside from loving Mr. Dafoe's work and this lighthearted video, I'm obsessed with his sweater. The rich colour and the quality of the fabric. Just beautiful.
Boondock Saints was, in my opinion, Dafoe's best performance. Such a great film.
I don't remember ever seeing an interview with him. Bizarre. He's quite different from what i would have expected. Delightful. He's a 'bright shiny guy' who plays a lot of dark characters. I love it.
He's also done one of those looks back on his big roles, I recommend it. I think that was also Variety.
Well said, def an upbeat guy, kinda different but a good actor.
I wouldn't say dark, per se, but a little troubled is his way to go yeah. Gotta love him.
had a strange dream about a month ago, filled with clips and bit from various video games. The end of the dream was where I was brought to the office of bad guy (Dafoe), a business mogul, but the me in the dream was very scared. He sat behind a desk with an inhaler in front of him. He was telling me that he asked me to come in so that he could discuss my behaviour. Someone out of sight on my right whispered "Does he need the inhaler to be fast?" I whispered back "No, but he does it anyway". Dafoe's stops talking and freezes for a second, then he slowly picks up the inhaler and uses it. He blinks and then the revolver is pressed against my forehead without him apparently moving. "The trial period is over." There is the sound of a shot and I wake up sweating and shaking. Dafoe up close as a gangster type villain can be frightening.
One of my favorite quotes is attributed to him. Allegedly when asked about playing a hero vs. playing a villain he said "Good guys, bad guys--it doesn't matter. Everybody thinks they're righteous."
I love the fact that he is so unhinged in his movies and so humble and soft in interviews.
Oh my... I'm a fan of Willem Dafoe ever since watching movies with him on it. He's a really good actor. And man!!! His memory is impeccable... he still remembers MOST (if not all) of his lines throughout the decade of movies he has done.
What a lovely guy Willem is. Never expected I would be amazed how normal he is comparing to other actors, even those who I like as well.
This beautiful man is a national treasure, we don't deserve him. I'm grateful to live in the same timeline as he does, Green Goblin wouldn't have worked without Willem's incredible performance
Well stated
#facts
Agreed 👍🏾 Being humble n introvert is a barrier in this artificial world. I feel bad that he's not more recognised and I'm not even American.
He is great for sure but... When will you stop idolizing actors? When will you stop putting yourself down? You are as much a person as he is - also speak for yourself only (on who ''deserves'' whom). Heroes are those who risk or give their lives for others, not entertainers/performers no matter how great they are.
@@tyronevaldez-kruger5313 ''introvert'' is a stupid shallow categorization made up by a pseudo-science. Not a single person is purely extro or intovert, it's not that simple or shallow. Also, many successful people are humble. You lament the banality of this world yet your comment is SO trite. He doesn't seem that he needs recognition, he seems like a happy and fulfilled person lucky enough to do what he loves (privilege known to very few people)
I love how he talks about his role in Finding Nemo with such love and talked about the process of finding Gil's voice. He truly never phones in a performance. Some actors I find belittle voice acting sometimes, or not giving it their best efforts
A lot of that is the pay. In live-action filming, you're paying for a famous face. Voice acting is worth considerably less because the famous face is never seen.
I finally watched Platoon a couple months ago and it's now in my top 5. Mainly because of the duality of the Sgt Elias character and Sgt Barnes characters
Been a fan of his since Boondock, I just love it when he turns it on. And he turns it on every. Single. Time.
Dafoe is my favourite actor. Even when he's in films that aren't that great, he gives it his all and makes everything he's in worth watching.
He seems to be happy go lucky and enjoy anything he takes part in. Love ❤️ him
Such an extremely talented man! I had the pleasure of meeting him years ago when I was working at a mall in Maine. He spoke to me for about 25 minutes and was so gracious and kind.
wow!
I'm very jealous ❤ that's so awesome
Those are the best moments in life,meeting and actually having a conversation with a person larger than life.
Dang I didn't expect him to seem so happy and wholesome. A smile and laugh goes a long ways.
Genuine passion. I've always loved Willem Dafoe. One of the greats!
I swear this man is The Joker we never got, but always needed.
I do believe he would've took that role to unbelievable places, I think there is still time to play the Joker but if the character pops up in a more mature role as age is the issue but could he play the joker when he's old in any point of a Batman story, absolutely. But your point is that nail on the head he would've been absolutely fabulous in that role.
Dafoe is so humble you wouldnt know he has one of the greatest acting careers of all time
I think this has been the best one thus far. He’s energy is lovely!
What a lovely soul! I always felt a certain respect and admire for Willem but seeing him being so real and down to earth in this video made me appreciate him even more. The world needs more people like him to make it a better place.
This man is amazing. Never phoned in a performance, speaks positively about every role, just an immense talent and a chill dude.
We know from that one video he's hung like a pony. He's got that BDE.
I'm glad he was able to get past killing that man in Zurich. I'm not convinced he did it but even if he did, we all make mistakes.
@@kingswing00what?
@@Eclecktro yep. We agree. I was in disbelief too.
He reminds me of the old men you get sitting at cafés in rural France. His face, his body language, his personality. He just feels like the living embodiment of the saying "I'm a lover, not a fighter".
Well with a name like Dafoe...French feels accurate to me...I'd guess French ancestry
This just randomly played after I was watching something, and it's the most amazing thing I've seen in quite some time. What a beautiful human!
*Such a brilliant, kind and caring man and seems to truly enjoy the simple intricacies of filmmaking and life.🙏🏼*
Dafoe is one of my top 5 favourite humans. Nothing but humility, class, hard work and brilliance. Oh and he's funny af too.
Ranking humans cracks me up 🤣
He’s definitely up there in terms of classiness. Such a sincere human being. Love everything he’s ever done.
He has that kind of smile that just forces itself onto you, and nobody can do anything about it.
It's absolutely criminal that Willem Dafoe of all actors hasn't gotten an Oscar yet. God only knows he deserves it for all the work he's put into these films.
The Oscars are such trash that I’d consider it an insult to be nominated ;)
@@lyingcat9022 I mean it is true that the Oscars are basically trash no doubt but still Willem deserves an award of some kind for his work.
@@SlurpyPie Isn't we the viewers indomitable love for him and his roles and our unending appreciation the best award an actor could ever receive? He is a legendary actor, and unlike those Hollywood bred pedos worth his salt.
@@SlurpyPie he has won tons of awards. a quick google would tell you that lol
Thank you so much for doing this video! And thank you to me for clicking on it - because I don't always click on KZhead recommendations 😃 He said "I could do this all day" - well, I could watch it all day. What a lovely concept. I hope there's more of it. And what a great person, not only a great actor. This makes me fall in love with him and with movies in general even more. Also, it makes me want to discover his whole work. Very well done!
Willem Dafoe will always be a national treasure.
The way that he went into the character of Gil from Finding Nemo like it was a live action character, really shows his dedication to the craft. One of my favorite actors.
His face tells soo much.. not a single frown line but his face is well-defined from a lifetime of smiling.. It’s such a wonderful attribute to a man who seems to be wonderful to his core.
I've never really heard Willem Dafoe talking. What a wonderful, warm, charming person he is.
You do it all day and I'll watch and listen all day.
He’s so well spoken, calm and relaxed as he lights up with every personal story he tells. What a beautiful array of versatility in his work, he can play any role and it becomes his own. Love his stories!
3:28 Willem Dafoe knows the memes!
I could listen to this man talk about his career and movies all day long. An absolute joy.
He was the keynote speaker for my college two years ago and I still listen to his speech when I need a pick me up. This man is truly amazing
This man is so charming, can't help but smile as he talks about all these experiences. Whenever he is in a movie you know it'll be something special.
Charisma level: 100+
This man has played some of the most iconic roles in movie history. Doesnt ever get the credit he deserves.
I just love that You let the actors talk briefly about whatever it is. And I love that he has genuine thoughtful answers.
Willemstad Defoe is just awesome! From platoon to Spider-Man to John Wick
I got to admit I love Willem's raw honesty and how he describes the roles. It's really refreshing to hear and understand an actor's perspective on their roles.
One of my favorites roles of his is of the manager from The Florida Project. He was so real and relatable in that situation, very impressive performance.
Even I knew those line's from the Boondock Saints before they told him because it's one of my other favorites when it comes too assassin, comedy, action movie's 😊
Willem Dafoe is an actors actor. He truly loves the craft and it always shows. HOW has he never won an oscar???
In my opinion I think Willem Dafoe is up there with the best of them. You can tell he has true and real passion for what he does just hearing him talk. Just a solid dude who deserves all the praise in the world.
One of the greatest. If he's in your movie, the film instantly gets better. Also, what a wholesome guy he is. It's a joy to just watch him talk and how much he loves his craft.
Willem Dafoe is one of my favourites, he just brings all of his energy to every role he's done, it's impossible to not be entertained by him.
i love dafoe cause he treats every single role he's had like it's a part of him. he cherishes all he's done no matter how big or small the role was. he's great.
Willem Dafoe is such a delight to listen to and watch be interviewed. He has such a great personality, a hidden gem for sure.
Outside of being a most wonderful actor, I think the thing that I appreciate about him the most is seeing his absolute joy in performing. Regardless of the role it's a contagious enthusiasm for loving truly loving what he does.
Loved this frank and wonderful snapshot of the man behind so many wonderful performances. Class. Pure class.
He's one actor I would absolutely love to chat with over some coffee. So many iconic movies and worked with so many legends.
I had chills when he reprised green goblin in the new spiderman, what an impactful performance, sends chills down your spine. Reminds you of what a real villain looks like.
he didn't miss a beat
What a gentleman and a humble human, at no time was it a name drop or humble brag...could listen to Willlem all day talk about anything. Love to meet him, shake his hand and thank him for all the entertainment over the years.
He is such an incredible actor and a better person, he deserved an Oscar for Platoon and The Lighthouse. Please give him the recognition he deserves. Love you Willem Dafoe, you are a nice human being!
Met him once in Rome - he was lost, gave him directions ( I was living/working there). He's a genuine nice guy.