Willem Dafoe

"I really made a conscious effort to mix it up, not because in itself it's not the job of an actor to do all different things, but for me that's what I'm interested in. You've got to be careful because you've got to work with what you have, not just for vanity's sake, but I think the best part of being an actor sometimes is the opportunity to transform yourself superficially, and deeply." Dafoe on his avoidance of being typecast as a villain. Willem Dafoe, a versatile actor renowned for his captivating performances, embarked on his cinematic journey in the mid-1980s, making waves with his role as Sergeant Elias Grodin in Oliver Stone's "Platoon" (1986). Despite not winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, his performance earned critical acclaim, setting the stage for his future success. He followed it up by portraying Jesus in Martin Scorsese's "The Last Temptation of Christ" (1988). Despite controversy surrounding the film, Dafoe's portrayal was praised for its intensity