Willem Dafoe
Willem Dafoe

I've never had any close male friends. The most important relationships in my life have always been with women.

Willem Dafoe
Willem Dafoe

Truth is, generally I like film festivals; somewhere at some level there's an exchange of ideas.

Willem Dafoe
Willem Dafoe

Basically, when I hear the words 'family drama,' I run in the opposite direction.

Willem Dafoe
Willem Dafoe

The director's very important to me, particularly when the director has a recognizable style.

Willem Dafoe
Willem Dafoe

I love doing action and stuff; the problem is usually action movies are not that interesting. Also as I get older I feel like there's less opportunities for me.

Willem Dafoe
Willem Dafoe

I do know that I like to play characters that are sometimes a little on the outside - that's because it feels kind of romantic and sexier to me. I really think they are the people that we learn lessons from.

Willem Dafoe
Willem Dafoe

I think back story can help guide your choices, but when you're playing a scene, you're not making choices; you're just intuitive.