Willem Dafoe

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/willem-dafoe

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1. When was Willem Dafoe born?July 22, 1955
2. Where was Willem Dafoe born?Appleton, Wisconsin, United States
3. Who is Willem Dafoe?Willem Dafoe is an American actor born in 1955 in Wisconsin. He has played many different characters in movies and on stage.
4. Which superhero villain did Willem Dafoe play?He played the Green Goblin in the Spider‑Man movies. He made the character look scary but also sad.

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