This man looks like that teacher who's going to be really strict, but ends up being the nicest one.

“I’m not interested in doing a job, I’m interested in helping an artist do what they need to do” THIS is how an actor becomes a legend.

Truly the CLASSIEST actor in the business today. No drama, no scandals, just acting, and professionalism. An actual acting TITAN.

"I'm a color on the canvas, and I love that" probably the most modest, down-to-earth way I've ever heard an actor describe themself. And he sounds completely sincere about it. What a cool dude.

Every one calls him Dafoe, but maybe he just wants some one to see him as Willem Dafriend

"WE'LL MEET AGAIN SPIDER-MAN" HE KEPT HIS WORD'S, HE'S COMING

Willem was my across the street neighbor when we were growing up. He was always nice and funny guy. So happy he is such a success and I hope he gets an Oscar someday.

This man is a precious gem. A legend. Cherish him everyone.

You know, I'm something of an actor myself.

Nobody could ever play Norman Osborn better than this man

I really love how William is all about supporting directors and artists willing to do something new or original and he's all about helping OTHER people, make their dreams come true.

"They're behind the camera, and they need someone to be their creature. I'm a color in the canvas and I love that." I love that description of the relationship between actor and director.

“You know I’m something of a MCU villain myself”

I Seriously Believe Willem Is Not Dafoe. Willem Is Dafriend.

Willem's performance in The Lighthouse was one of the best single performances I've ever seen on screen by any actor ever. He should have cleaned house at the award shows that year.

Willem is one of only a handful of actors which 99% of us would pay to see him be himself for 100 minutes. His appearance is exotic and strange but yet perfectly normal and comforting, he oozes the kind of cool that men and women alike just wish there were more of in the world. And, let's not forget, he has the chiseled looks that instantly suggest sincerity which he can back up 100%. He's definitely in my top 5 actors of all time.

He's an actor? I thought he was something of a scientist, himself.

You know he’s actually something of a scientist himself

Willem Dafoe is brilliant. He's been great in every role he's played.

wtf the legend himself was in the philippines during the EDSA revolution... to all fellow filipinos out there, happy EDSA anniversary, never forget.

Willem Dafoe to Toby Maguire: “Raimi tells me you’re quite the actor. Ya know, I’m something of an actor myself.”

I used to be scared of him as a kid because of spider-man. But now as an adult he seems like one of the most wholesome actors I've ever seen.

I love how he interprets, in his own way, acting as being a color on the director's canvas so that he can allow that canvas to be fulfilled the way they want it to be. That's a really interesting view that I hadn't really thought much about

I'm surprised he didn't mention his role in "To Live and Die in L.A." as counterfeiter Rick Masters. The movie was made in 1985 before Platoon and it is a masterful performance.

I'm glad he didn't look down on comic book movies just because everyone thought they were "for kids" The green goblin is one of his most iconic and best roles

For someone who is arguably better than anyone else at playing a villain, he seems like the nicest guy ever

His acting in boondock saints is masterclass. Nuff said

He comes across as a genuine artist and someone who has great taste

Why hasn't Willem ever narrated a documentary? He has such a great voice.

His performance in spiderman scared me so much as a kid Amazing actor

My favorite film with Willem Dafoe was “The English Patient”, a story that I read, listened to in audiobook and also watched as a film. He played the part of a thief in a war. What a rich and beautiful film that one was.

10:41 "When are they gonna make a circus movie? I'm ready" Literally Nightmare Alley lol

I respect how unpretentious he is. So many actors would be embarrassed to talk about having roles in comic book movies, but not him. He wears that proudly.

This man is criminally underrated. People don't actually know how much he sacrificed

I’ve always liked his acting. All his characters are usually very compelling to one degree or another.

Willem seems like such a genuine, cool person. I think his role in Boondock Saints is one of the most criminally underrated acting performances ever.

"Willem Dafoe Breaks Down His Career" My mind: "YOU KNOW HOW MUCH I SACRIFICED?!"

When he got fired in his first movie he was like: you can’t do this to me....YOU KNOW HOW MUCH I SACRIFICED

I'm shocked that almost nobody is talking about his role as Sgt. Elias in "Platoon". Without a doubt his best performance in my opinion.

I loved "The Last Temptation Of Christ". I was lucky enough to see it theatrically in 1988 (with protestors a plenty outside the theater). I talked with them and they said it was a heretic because I admitted to being a Christian (I still am, by the way). I saw the film for what it was. At the beginning the crawl says that it Isn't based on The Gospels and it was a fictitious view of Jesus' human side while every other movie concentrated on his divinity. This film showed both the human and the divine.

unbelivable that this guy has not won an Oscar..

You know your good when you played Green Goblin and Jesus Christ.

Everything he said about The Boondock Saints warms my heart.

Willem Dafoe is a freaking chameleon! Everything he touched he performed brilliantly. Unlike so many actors that squeeze a part of themselves into it, he seems to be aside himself, and becomes the essence of the character, and is detached as himself! If he didn't look like W. D. you would never know it's him! I can see that being way more fun than trying to be something else, yet still trying to make sure you are recognized! I think he made a wise decision not to be the center of attention, and by doing so gives everything he touches so much more reality, and so ends up to be the center of attention anyhow, for not standing out in any deliberate way. He has also given many newcomers in movie making a chance and helped them excel, by seeing the vision in story and what ever else over mere authority. Christopher Walkin is also well known for that, and would be in your bands video for no cost if it sounds interesting and different enough!

"I'm not interested in making a job. I'm interested in helping an artist do what they need to do behind the camera. They need someone to be their creature".

He comes off as so youthfully enthusiastic, passionate and humble. Some actors take themselves seriously, he just takes the craft seriously.

I will never forget watching The Last Temptation when I was 12 years old with my mom. I got so scared but amazed at his acting, I had nightmares that night. But I knew he was bound to be one of my favorite actors and people ever. God bless Willem, what a unique person.

You can tell he really enjoyed his role in spider-man

I could listen to his voice for hours it’s like a white Morgan freeman.

His voice is for ever ingrained as Green Goblin

He was great in "Clear and Present Danger."

I find it so fascinating to see Dafoe on screen. Intense, focused and profesional. But of screen he's just a man who gets to what he loves for a living. Full of warmth, intelligence and generosity to share his experiences.

I met Dafoe at a wedding in Brooklyn 5 years ago. He was the nicest guy ever and we talked about his death scene in Platoon for 30 mins.

You know, I'm something of a Willem Dafoe fan myself

He has such a warm and calm demeanor which is a startling contrast to his role that stood out to me the most, Norman Osborn in the Marvel movies. And oh my gosh he was in some way part of one of the most significant events in Philippine history, the People Power Revolution of 1986. Long story short it restored democracy to the country after a two decade dictatorship.

He's easily one of the greatest actors of all-time.

“I’m a color in the canvas”

"i've been an actor for almost 40 years, i guess i'm an actor now"

“Im a colour in the canvas”.. the humility in that statement is golden! 👌🏽

I love how he sees acting not as a way to boast himself or be egotistical abt it, but he sees it as a true art form for story telling

I love how eager he is to try something new and expand beyond his horizons. Such a brilliant actor man..

He seems like such a down to earth guy. One of my favorite actors, not only because of his incredible acting, but also simply because of his very humble demeanor. He really loves what he does, and it shows very deeply in his character.

Huge fan since seeing him in Platoon as a teenager. Really warming to see how humble he is and how much he enjoys the process.

"God speed Spiderman"😈

I've never really seen Willem DaFoe speak out of character before. He has a real warmth and intelligence that he brings to his roles. Such a watchable guy.

The Lighthouse is his masterpiece, best performance of his career IMO.

I use to do room service years ago and i met this man, of course I dont know him but that less that one minute serving him this is what i've notice: humble, polite, dedicated ( i think he was doing yoga or some sort ) and i love and champion him ever since.. His Platoon character was magnificent but his Wild at heart character was epic.

I always pictured him as intimidating but really he’s quite a humble guy.

This man is a legend.

One of the post 70's greats. Never disappoints with performance or choice of script. I am disappointed White Sands was omitted - he and Mickey Rourke were brilliant in that movie.

Sometimes you take things for granted and do not appreciate them, for me, Willem Dafoe works have been one of them, his aproach to acting is very interesting.

He’s seems so humble and intelligent. Like he actually breaks down and understands his movies, instead of some actors who kind of seem like they don’t care lol.

It’s a shame no one really talks about his role as the detective in American Psycho. No one else could’ve nailed that role the way he did.

Very sympathic interview! Always nice to see how different actors are in person. Especially when you are used to see him as a terrifying character on screen. Willem seem to be a nice guy to be around.

This was a really uplifting video I loved Williams takes on these movies. I loved how open minded he is about opportunities and the people he’s worked with.

His voice feels like he's telling a story to Peter.

When he realises he's been acting for a while, so he's technically an actor now "You know I'm something of an actor myself"

"I'm a colour in the canvas, and I love that." This. This is why he is so great.

I’ve never thought of acting like he put it The director and creatives are the artists and you’re there to help them make it happen!

"He said 'Willem! Step out!" "OUT, AM I!?!?"

Willem Dafoe is one of those actors who can be terrifying on screen, but he seems like a really nice guy in interviews.

My first introduction was "To Live and Die in LA" and I thought Dafoe was brilliant in that role. It left an unforgettable impression. I have seen thousands of movies since then, but movies like that just seem to stick with you forever. "Body Heat" with William Hurt/Kathleen Turner affected me similarly. Movies that far exceed your expectations.

I wish I could just hang out with Willem, he's such an interesting guy, feels like there is no mysteries for him. Every project is a passion project because he is a wanderer, a traveler in life, an inspiration to surrender yourself. Really really refreshing to see this video. Anyway, let's drink a beer or a coffee sometime Willem.

I worked with him around Spiderman time. He was warm and professional and treated everyone around him very well. Love him.

I love how he described himself as a color on the canvas. What a humble man

Willem first caught my eye in the brilliant "To Live and Die in L.A." Haven't lost sight of him since. Lovely piece!

One of his best performances might actually be in the Northman… he play’s both the king’s jester and his advisor/priest

"I´m a colour in the canvas" He is a real actor without any greed or ego getting in his way.

It's criminal how this man is not casted as the Joker yet.

I went to see Platoon with two workmates. At the end, two of us sat there, drained. The third stood up and said "that was crap". The two of us who were sat, drained are still very good friends (best man, godparent etc) - with the same interests. It was 35 years ago, but I still remember being drained.

I watched Boondock Saint in my teenage Norman Reedus phase. It and its sequel are still my favorite movies to this day and was what introduced me to Willem Dafoe (I had seen Spiderman, but was too young to recognize or care about any of the actors) And I know it doesn't really matter, but I've always thought it was pretty cool we share a birthday.

He's so sweet for someone who so successfully plays deranged psychopaths

I really wish he was the Joker at some point.

Dude is too pure. One of my favorite actors of all time. If something happened to Willem Dafoe, I'd light myself on fire.

he just loves and respects every part of movies and is happy to be involved in any way, big or small, bc he's happy helping make other peoples art come to life and as he said "be a color on the canvas". he really is genuinely just in it for the art, he has so much enthusiasm, his energy is endless, and he has such a pure philosophical view on things. willem is such a fkn gigachad.

You know willem dafoe is something of a actor himself

“Willem ... step out” Willem : “OUT AM I?”

“The flood of association” what a beautiful expression. It explain so much…

What a wonderful soul. God I love this dude! He’s a true artist when it comes to acting, and he seems like a genuinely great guy.

After seeing the Lighthouse, this man is straight up in the top 10 actors alive today.