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  • @TihetrisWeathersby
    @TihetrisWeathersby Год назад +22567

    "I'm something of an Actor myself" - Willem Dafoe

  • @dariusbrock2713
    @dariusbrock2713 Год назад +9198

    Willem Dafoe is like that one uncle who used to scare you as a kid for fun but ended up your favorite as you grew up

  • @jopo7996
    @jopo7996 Год назад +30622

    Willem makes every character he portrays completely believable.
    Whether he's da friend or da foe.

  • @leokimvideo
    @leokimvideo Год назад +2942

    Is Willem Dafoe a class act .. YES

    • @ChrisAnderson1986
      @ChrisAnderson1986 Год назад +9

      When was the last time you were with Paul Allen?

    • @Coco_1958
      @Coco_1958 Год назад +4

      @@ChrisAnderson1986years, precisely…

    • @ChrisAnderson1986
      @ChrisAnderson1986 Год назад +4

      @@Coco_1958 That's not what i've heard.. I think you saw him more recently perhaps in a movie.. 🎥😏 Maybe you are busy and forgot about that!

    • @erickmorales25
      @erickmorales25 Год назад +4

      Is that actually you, Leo? If so, can you tell me who is the Mad Bomber was?

    • @ericm4426
      @ericm4426 9 месяцев назад

      Looks like a creep to me

  • @KingDami1999
    @KingDami1999 Год назад +5673

    Willem Dafoe is one of the most naturally funny people in Hollywood 😂

    • @matthewbelike
      @matthewbelike Год назад +49

      Jeff Goldblum will always take the number one spot for me🥰

    • @jg2722
      @jg2722 Год назад +16

      @@matthewbelike overrated. Willem >>>

    • @VanshSejkar
      @VanshSejkar Год назад +12

      Yeah he doesn't even need to try!!

    • @pressplayulysses
      @pressplayulysses Год назад +31

      Willem Dafunny

    • @MetaITurtle
      @MetaITurtle Год назад +2

      2:28

  • @thesummit615
    @thesummit615 Год назад +1865

    Willem Dafoe is iconic. I hope he lives forever.

    • @mikearchibald744
      @mikearchibald744 Год назад +17

      I think your hopes may be dashed...hopefully not soon.

    • @thesummit615
      @thesummit615 Год назад +44

      @@mikearchibald744 yeah, realistically speaking.. we all gotta end, but I mirror that sentiment, I hope he has a long way ahead of him.

    • @huzzzer6083
      @huzzzer6083 Год назад +8

      ​@@mikearchibald744 Come on dude, why ruin it

    • @ChrisXIllustratesXGaming
      @ChrisXIllustratesXGaming Год назад +2

      Like Queen's hit single says "Who Wants To Live Forever"

    • @youtubeuserandchef471
      @youtubeuserandchef471 Год назад

      Wilhelm Röntgen
      Is also a great person

  • @MrKahlerHahn
    @MrKahlerHahn Год назад +5562

    Can we all just agree that this man is a once in a lifetime actor? I honestly can‘t remember 1 bad performance

    • @michaelmcclaryjr3752
      @michaelmcclaryjr3752 Год назад +49

      He never did one 1⃣

    • @muhdahnaf7927
      @muhdahnaf7927 Год назад +55

      Carlson Clay is my favourite ones

    • @jahfarihazelwood4499
      @jahfarihazelwood4499 Год назад +181

      Who tf is Willem Dafoe and why are people calling Mr. Osborn that?

    • @gonzo2495
      @gonzo2495 Год назад +25

      even in madonnas sorry effort of a movie "Body of Evidence" he was amazing.

    • @Crimsondeeds
      @Crimsondeeds Год назад +9

      Man was awesome in the movie platoon

  • @bronzemuseum504
    @bronzemuseum504 Год назад +2504

    always impressed how good Willem plays villains while also being one of the nicest guy. Just amazing acting

    • @bumblebeeyellowdragon
      @bumblebeeyellowdragon Год назад +10

      I really don't know why this surprises people. Most actors are nice people.

    • @nathanielpreston5377
      @nathanielpreston5377 Год назад +31

      @@bumblebeeyellowdragon Kevin Spacey? Amber Heard? Ezra Miller? Armie Hammer? Chris Evans? Brie Larson? Seth Rogen?...I don't think so.

    • @nathanielpreston5377
      @nathanielpreston5377 Год назад +5

      @@KRAST666 At the premiere of the animated movie Lightyear, to the people who didn't like the inclusion of the LGBT, Chris Evans called those people idiots.

    • @nathanielpreston5377
      @nathanielpreston5377 Год назад +5

      @cleanshirt9999 Well with Ezra he groomed a 12 year old girl, grabbed a woman by the throat and forced her to the ground, threatened to murder a married couple and broke into a couple of people's houses and stole some alcohol.

    • @nathanielpreston5377
      @nathanielpreston5377 Год назад +2

      @cleanshirt9999 Finally with Seth Rogen, he attacked actress Gina Carano somewhere.

  • @shabadooshabadoo4918
    @shabadooshabadoo4918 Год назад +4819

    Now I understand how he portrays his characters so well, this guys bursting with energy.

    • @smaller_cathedrals
      @smaller_cathedrals Год назад +170

      In an interview Robert Pattinson tells a story about shooting The Lighthouse. It's an insanely intense movie with very difficult scenes. After long and challenging takes, Willem would go, "all right, let's do another take" and just give it his all each and every time.

    • @xencois
      @xencois Год назад +44

      he's just like me fr (when I just had triple espresso)

    • @ianaustin5012
      @ianaustin5012 Год назад +15

      You watch the interview Pedro gives him? He breaks down how he gets into character and you learn so much about him

    • @VintageCR
      @VintageCR Год назад +2

      its only natural if you like your job and you genuinely enjoy working with others.. why NOT be the best 'you' you can be?
      it will only put pressure and weight on yourself and others around you if you act and behave like a bag of salt.

  • @Anino_Makata
    @Anino_Makata Год назад +2763

    Willem gives off the cool uncle vibes. Like in every reunion, he's the one that seemingly never runs out of funny stories to tell.

    • @Shanethefilmmaker
      @Shanethefilmmaker Год назад +9

      Ya if the Uncle was Jack Torrance on many happy pills.

    • @Templarofsteel88
      @Templarofsteel88 Год назад

      Could not have come up with a better comparison.

    • @Lyss-Jack
      @Lyss-Jack Год назад +3

      "Did I ever mention the time I got stabed in the chest with my hoverboard?"

    • @Shanethefilmmaker
      @Shanethefilmmaker Год назад +3

      @@Lyss-Jack "Or the time I backed John Wick up over his dog? Or that time I was shot in 'Nam so badly that I made myself look like Jesus. Oh ya I was Jesus too."

    • @NwoRun
      @NwoRun Год назад

      And Spot You Miles Away! Comes And Hug You as Tight As He Can!

  • @MrFancyHosen
    @MrFancyHosen Год назад +1752

    Willem Dafoe seems like the kind of guy who could sit in a room alone talking to himself for hours and be completely entertained

    • @TC-by3il
      @TC-by3il Год назад +56

      Lol this is hilariously accurate

    • @smileysatanson3404
      @smileysatanson3404 Год назад +56

      he could record it and we all would watch the whole thing

    • @rhad143
      @rhad143 Год назад +21

      His new movie (titled Inside) is literally like that lol

    • @gurrenmed5319
      @gurrenmed5319 Год назад +8

      That's literally me

    • @smileysatanson3404
      @smileysatanson3404 Год назад +7

      @@gurrenmed5319 in the end thats all of us

  • @brwnsgrgirl4379
    @brwnsgrgirl4379 Год назад +558

    "It's the creams 😂"
    Love his energy! He's such a treasure

  • @nikhileshkillada4217
    @nikhileshkillada4217 Год назад +1011

    "Not of chemistry, or physics" But we already know that Willem Dafoe is something of a scientist.

    • @alexmac8246
      @alexmac8246 Год назад +19

      Of himself

    • @sgtroach1510
      @sgtroach1510 Год назад +14

      He’s something of a painter himself

    • @FictionHubZA
      @FictionHubZA Год назад +1

      He is something of a celebrity himself.

  • @solvemproblerstudios5889
    @solvemproblerstudios5889 Год назад +1225

    His positive yet unhinged vibe is absolutely great. Slightly disturbing yet hilarious at the same time.

    • @tiaaaron3278
      @tiaaaron3278 Год назад +9

      The way he says "McCarthy lived there" was both creepy and funny at the same time lmao.

    • @armintor2826
      @armintor2826 Год назад +9

      He very much looks and acts like one of my Uncles did. Hes even got a moustache which btw is wild to see lol. Never though of him with a stache. Beard sure but never anything else when not clean shaven.

    • @jm52995
      @jm52995 Год назад

      If you saw Willems benis youd be disturbed as well

    • @tiaaaron3278
      @tiaaaron3278 Год назад +2

      @@jm52995 So that's why Robert Pattinson was so crazy during The Lighthouse.

    • @Carrancka
      @Carrancka Год назад +1

      For real it feels like he's on drugs lmao

  • @charlielucas3386
    @charlielucas3386 Год назад +2884

    “Who does Willem Dafoe look like?
    I look like myself.
    I look like my mama.
    I look like my daddy!”
    I literally cannot stop laughing at just the WAY he answered this question! 🤣

    • @royliber3824
      @royliber3824 Год назад +52

      I think him and Steve Buscemi might be lost brothers tho. I mean come on 😂

    • @kingxavier3420
      @kingxavier3420 Год назад +15

      It was heartwarming more than laughing.

    • @endswars
      @endswars Год назад +15

      He should have said
      Me
      Myself
      And I

    • @ryancampbell955
      @ryancampbell955 Год назад +3

      "Just me, my mommy, and my daddy."

    • @aruruaurynwolferson9713
      @aruruaurynwolferson9713 Год назад

      He looks like Agent Smecker

  • @AnalyticalMenace
    @AnalyticalMenace 9 месяцев назад +157

    4:23 "Everyone has an accent."
    THANK YOU, Mr. Dafoe! 🙌🏽🙌🏽 I've been telling people this for years now.

    • @Fenderbassplayer
      @Fenderbassplayer 7 месяцев назад +5

      It's becuase people don't hear their own accents.

    • @julia2k8
      @julia2k8 5 месяцев назад +2

      💯💯💯

  • @tracygreen7063
    @tracygreen7063 Год назад +1618

    this man is a national treasure and i will take no other opinions on the matter

    • @undead890
      @undead890 Год назад +39

      To be fair, there is no other opinion on the matter.

    • @yashvardhanraju8052
      @yashvardhanraju8052 Год назад +23

      what if i said he is an international treasure?

    • @stevena105
      @stevena105 Год назад +5

      ​​@@yashvardhanraju8052 Isn't national treasure just a subset of international treasure?

    • @lindy2540
      @lindy2540 Год назад +1

      made me laugh - no arguments here!

    • @sven_86
      @sven_86 Год назад +2

      why should you take another opinion when you have the correct one to begin with lol

  • @noworriesimfijian
    @noworriesimfijian Год назад +1787

    He seems like a hilarious guy. Considering some of the serIous and dark characters he’s played he’s suited perfectly for comedy.

    • @jerry2585
      @jerry2585 Год назад +30

      He has a small but comedic role in "The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou" and he absolutely knocks it out of the park.

    • @zachlorenson6998
      @zachlorenson6998 Год назад +2

      "What happened to Monday?" Was pretty good.

    • @doublethemoney
      @doublethemoney Год назад +1

      Mr Bean the Holiday

    • @themacattack6312
      @themacattack6312 Год назад +8

      Yes he's definitely a JOKER 🃏

    • @Tomazack
      @Tomazack Год назад +2

      You should see him do drag I'm the boondock saints. That is solid comedy.

  • @TihetrisWeathersby
    @TihetrisWeathersby Год назад +2252

    Willem is truly one of the greatest actors of all time, He's done it all

    • @DynamoLynx
      @DynamoLynx Год назад +24

      The 'of all time' memes made me double read this

    • @JinxNightcore
      @JinxNightcore Год назад +1

      Ikr

    • @tjwhisenhunt1089
      @tjwhisenhunt1089 Год назад +2

      He’s certainly one of the actors of all time

    • @andyscott5277
      @andyscott5277 Год назад +5

      @@tjwhisenhunt1089 you forgot "greatest" 👍🏼

    • @palindrome2599
      @palindrome2599 Год назад

      Fr, he was Jesus at one point

  • @trashcandy.
    @trashcandy. Год назад +716

    his expression when he says "because people sometimes think we are our characters" made me laugh. actors must have to deal with that a lot.

  • @HenrikoMagnifico
    @HenrikoMagnifico Год назад +3966

    Willem Dafoe passing up a chance to play the joker because he has "more important things to do" is such a chad move

    • @KenMasters.
      @KenMasters. Год назад +82

      I'd rather he'd do that instead of him being type-casted as Ryuk in Death Note.

    • @thomasgriffin2326
      @thomasgriffin2326 Год назад +84

      He said "other things", not more important

    • @ktvindicare
      @ktvindicare Год назад +37

      @@KenMasters. Type casted yes, but he was easily EASILY the best part of that movie.

    • @KenMasters.
      @KenMasters. Год назад +21

      @@ktvindicare
      He's the best part of any movie he's in.
      But Ryuk as an English-dubbed version is supposed to be more like a Jack Nicholson type.

    • @illogical1421
      @illogical1421 Год назад +23

      He still should play the Joker, tho.

  • @novustalks7525
    @novustalks7525 Год назад +1940

    He's got so much charisma. You can't help but smile when listening to him

  • @Pygmus
    @Pygmus Год назад +503

    I’m cracking up that he recalled the TYPE of fish he played in Nemo faster than the NAME. I love this man so much 😂

  • @TheRealCodeBlack
    @TheRealCodeBlack Год назад +1081

    Now there's a person who loves to laugh. Full of energy and humor. I bet he'd be a great person to have a conversation with.

    • @Prazca
      @Prazca Год назад +24

      he gives the vibes you could get him in a room with the most boring in the world and he'd still find a way to have a 20 minute conversation with them about super off-the-wall topics

    • @zxbc1
      @zxbc1 9 месяцев назад

      If you've seen pictures of his wife, you'd know why he laughs so much.

    • @billygd100
      @billygd100 9 месяцев назад +3

      Met him once in Rome, he was lost and I gave him directions. He was chatty and personable.

    • @conniecarroll747
      @conniecarroll747 8 месяцев назад

      After listening to his answers, Willem sounds like someone you could sit with at a table, have a drink with, and enjoy a conversation.

    • @ninjachannel007
      @ninjachannel007 8 месяцев назад +1

      I bet YOU would be a great person to have a conversation with.

  • @snbnzkrtls
    @snbnzkrtls Год назад +1662

    His energy is so infectious and makes me smile

    • @TheBaaag
      @TheBaaag Год назад

      K, smash

    • @BdaBeast115
      @BdaBeast115 Год назад +8

      I was thinking the same thing ❤️‍🔥

  • @evie1919
    @evie1919 Год назад +719

    dude the high note he gave was actually insanely impressive and clean

    • @slmjkdbtl
      @slmjkdbtl Год назад +13

      a high c# with very good intonation

  • @undead890
    @undead890 Год назад +1395

    Willem Dafoe is so bubbly and positive, I can't help but smile when watching him talk

    • @ProuvaireJean
      @ProuvaireJean Год назад +15

      Somehow Willem Dafoe being so bubbly and smiley scares me on a deep, existential level.

    • @monsieur-le-chupacabra
      @monsieur-le-chupacabra Год назад

      I had actually never seen Willem Dafoe outside of a film role. I really didn’t expect him to have such a personality.

  • @whiteday26
    @whiteday26 Год назад +152

    I liked Willem Dafoe as an actor, but I never seen him in an interview. I never knew Willem Dafoe as a person would be so likable. 10/10. More like Willem Dafriend.

  • @oniplus4545
    @oniplus4545 Год назад +834

    Willem Dafoe in some movies : *menacing, formidable characters with a massive presence to each*
    Willem Dafoe IRL : *that one funny grandpa you really love to hang out with*

  • @KatalinaKristina
    @KatalinaKristina Год назад +2022

    He always look so scary and serious in movies and it's both nice and surreal to see him so giddy and warm.

    • @NellieKAdaba
      @NellieKAdaba Год назад +35

      I agree, with his lovely smile.

    • @MTMF.london
      @MTMF.london Год назад +13

      @@NellieKAdaba With a very naughty twinkle.

    • @stephaneneron
      @stephaneneron Год назад +14

      Yep, and it tells a lot about his gift as an actor to be able to shift personalities to best fit the characters he need to play.

    • @train_go_boom2065
      @train_go_boom2065 Год назад +1

      Except platoon, but in some scenes he was serious because its a war movie

    • @MrRattlebones640
      @MrRattlebones640 Год назад

      @@train_go_boom2065 Eh out of all the characters it was him and the other stoners who bought some peace and comedy to that film.

  • @ayushzaveri8193
    @ayushzaveri8193 Год назад +608

    His acting in the Lighthouse was the performance of a lifetime and it’s criminal that he didn’t win an Oscar for it

    • @jonnyc429
      @jonnyc429 Год назад +20

      You don't like me acting!?

    • @bloodfarts5317
      @bloodfarts5317 Год назад +24

      SAY YE LIKE ME ACTING

    • @flyingmonke
      @flyingmonke Год назад +9

      HAAAAAAAAARKKKKKKKK

    • @bloodfarts5317
      @bloodfarts5317 Год назад

      @@flyingmonke HAAAAAARRRRRRRRKKK!!!! TRITON HARK!!!!

    • @johnmartinez7440
      @johnmartinez7440 Год назад +1

      Why is it "criminal"? You think he was better than Joaquin Phoenix or Brad Pitt that year?

  • @nannerz1994
    @nannerz1994 8 месяцев назад +18

    This guy scared the crap out of me as Norman Osborne in my childhood and I just love his acting skills in his sense of humor and I'm so glad he isn't afraid to claim his Midwestern roots! I need more of him always

  • @MohammedKhal1d
    @MohammedKhal1d Год назад +2556

    I have never been smiling this much watching one of these videos
    He just have the good vibes, such a lovely person

    • @yevgeniyaleshchenko849
      @yevgeniyaleshchenko849 Год назад +5

      You CAN'T sense any ''vibes'' off the screen, really.

    • @ItsNuxFury
      @ItsNuxFury Год назад +91

      @@yevgeniyaleshchenko849 Yev, go away. And take your your bad vibes with you.

    • @ravifonseca8
      @ravifonseca8 Год назад +30

      I KNOOOOWWW, the entire time I had this stupid smile on my face. This man carries such a great energy !!!

    • @aaliyahlovee3692
      @aaliyahlovee3692 Год назад +11

      @@yevgeniyaleshchenko849 you literally can stop being negative

    • @Stardust_Lily
      @Stardust_Lily Год назад +9

      @@yevgeniyaleshchenko849 You can absolutely read social cues through a screen, believe it or not.

  • @TylerRossow
    @TylerRossow Год назад +528

    As a very casual Willem fan I’ve never realized how much energy and charm he has, loved this

  • @markoportuondo7375
    @markoportuondo7375 Год назад +3258

    He has so much energy. There’s a twinkle in his eye especially when talking about acting. It’s infectious asf. ❤️

  • @JediPiIot
    @JediPiIot Год назад +63

    Wow he's much more bubbly and upbeat than I imagined.

  • @LetterheadStudios
    @LetterheadStudios Год назад +555

    This man's face expresses slyness, excitement, and charm. I've only ever seen him as a villain in movies, so it's so interesting to see him look so wily and full of joy and like a sincere and caring old man. Wow.

  • @SerialGemini
    @SerialGemini Год назад +939

    I am always so happy seeing actors still being this bubbly and open to answer public's questions about themselves. It's so nice and heartwarming to see that

    • @oxiary
      @oxiary Год назад +2

      fr sure !! no fear and gets right into it XD

    • @devinharbert6071
      @devinharbert6071 Год назад

      My Favorite Actors That Usually Play Bad Guy Roles Willem Defoe, John Travolta, Gary Oldman, Kevin Bacon, Tom Sizemore, & Neil McDonough

  • @jackroyaltea5034
    @jackroyaltea5034 Год назад +915

    If his whole personality is an act then I’m amazed. He just seems so genuine. Like he’s one of the few actors of you were stuck in an elevator with him then you’d probably have a good conversation.

    • @yevgeniyaleshchenko849
      @yevgeniyaleshchenko849 Год назад +18

      IF he wanted to talk to you. I just love how fans always think they KNOW actors and what kind of people they are; and always assume they would want to talk to said fans.... Every fan says this about actor they love🤷‍♀

    • @cellina.starfire
      @cellina.starfire Год назад +46

      ​@@yevgeniyaleshchenko849 why can't you just let people enjoy things.

    • @omoros
      @omoros Год назад +7

      @@cellina.starfire facts...

    • @trinityosborne
      @trinityosborne Год назад +16

      @@yevgeniyaleshchenko849 actors are people too. and if you were stuck in an elevator with anyone wouldnt you talk to them.

    • @fenderletmedownsham
      @fenderletmedownsham Год назад +5

      @@yevgeniyaleshchenko849 If his whole personality is an act then I’m amazed. He just seems so genuine. Like he’s one of the few actors of you were stuck in an elevator with him then you’d probably have a good conversation.

  • @Incog2k6
    @Incog2k6 Год назад +122

    Wow, I didn't expect Willem Dafoe to be like this AT ALL. He always came off as a somewhat serious person who can occasionally crack jokes. Here, he's completely carefree and childlike. I love it!

  • @Lord_Baphomet_
    @Lord_Baphomet_ Год назад +2107

    I love this man… but it is strange hearing him sound so perky and energetic… he is usually very cool calm and collected

  • @juniorgod321
    @juniorgod321 Год назад +954

    I don't believe that we still live in a world where Willem Dafoe doesn't have an Oscar!

    • @lindildeev5721
      @lindildeev5721 Год назад +66

      Well, we're living in a world where Leo DiCaprio won an Oscar only for The Revenant and Saviing Private Ryan lost to Shakespeare in Love.

    • @JV-ll1cu
      @JV-ll1cu Год назад +18

      It took really long for Martin Scorsese to get one too

    • @TobyDBZSkellington1
      @TobyDBZSkellington1 Год назад +4

      He got nominated twice

    • @gonzalo9241
      @gonzalo9241 Год назад +12

      ​@@TobyDBZSkellington1 Willem? 4 times actually - Platoon, Shadow of the Vampire, The Florida Project & Heaven's Gate

    • @geoffreykahler1616
      @geoffreykahler1616 Год назад +6

      Neither did Hitchock, Peter O'Toole, Cary Grant, Olivier, the list of people who never won a competitive Oscar is staggering.

  • @milam1012
    @milam1012 Год назад +1278

    I love his acting and all but I always thought he's the serious and intimidating type, but he's so bubbly and full of energy, this was such a lovely interview, thanks Wired 😍

    • @dmgroberts5471
      @dmgroberts5471 Год назад +22

      While I see why people find him intimidating, I never have. Possibly because Platoon was one of the first movies I noticed him in, and he plays a kinda "older brother/father figure/mentor" type character there.

    • @MrExcessum
      @MrExcessum Год назад +7

      He is a complete opposite of what I thought he was like. He is just so positive and energetic.
      Id love to get drunk with him sometimes, Im sure he has 1001 interesting and funny stories to tell.

    • @lettheworldwatch1124
      @lettheworldwatch1124 Год назад

      He's still acting

    • @petrowegynyolc7108
      @petrowegynyolc7108 Год назад

      Hope they make one w Charles Dance, I bet guy's pure condescension IRL too.

  • @ericsloss5136
    @ericsloss5136 8 месяцев назад +38

    "It's the creams" - Willem Dafoe

  • @Gigan10610
    @Gigan10610 Год назад +687

    The fact that Willem doesn't have an Oscar is a crime, what a legend

    • @juanrangel672
      @juanrangel672 Год назад +8

      Maybe not an Oscar but I'm sure he's got a woody 😂😂😂

    • @redamasarani
      @redamasarani Год назад +37

      Oscars are overrated

    • @rghosh3566
      @rghosh3566 Год назад +25

      Because he is beyond the oscars

    • @luciferfromhell6704
      @luciferfromhell6704 Год назад +11

      Oscars aren't that important anyways

    • @macafromthewired
      @macafromthewired Год назад +4

      just goes to show the importance of an oscar

  • @nemer473
    @nemer473 Год назад +531

    I smiled throughout this entire video. He terrified me when I was a child as the goblin and as I grew older, I came to realize how amazing of an actor and human being he truly is.

  • @milatorri
    @milatorri Год назад +211

    The way he scarred me as a kid with his Goblin character is beyond me... He's such a sweetheart actually😭😭

    • @nsasupporter7557
      @nsasupporter7557 Год назад +7

      Yes, he’s part of why that was the best Spider-Man movie in 2002

    • @DoomedKnight
      @DoomedKnight Год назад +3

      That's usually the case with nice actors playing the best Villains and loving every minute of it.

    • @nsasupporter7557
      @nsasupporter7557 Год назад

      @@DoomedKnight most actors who play villains, always play villains. Because they’re so good at it.

    • @GeorgeCross-i7c
      @GeorgeCross-i7c Год назад +3

      Mind the difference between scarred and scared. Scarred=put a scar on you(physical or mental). Scared=spooked you.

    • @runtwer5700
      @runtwer5700 Год назад

      That's called acting and that's what he's payed to do...

  • @DelaHazey
    @DelaHazey Год назад +110

    He has such an infectious personality, you can't help but love him. And every role he plays, he absolutely sells, every time. One of my favorite actors for sure.

  • @therealdio314
    @therealdio314 Год назад +709

    This interview made me smile the entire time. His energy is infectious.

  • @blonde2k16
    @blonde2k16 Год назад +398

    he seems so chill and funny lmao

  • @decryptmars
    @decryptmars Год назад +351

    How come I watch this during my lunch break, being stressed and moody, and suddenly being relaxed and smirking. This guys energy and positivity is contagious.

    • @whiteknight8734
      @whiteknight8734 Год назад

      That is literally what I am doing right now! Lol

  • @samuraigames4125
    @samuraigames4125 Год назад +64

    Bro how can he make me smile on every question? This guy is wonderful wtf

  • @HFXmermaid
    @HFXmermaid Год назад +485

    When he did Lighthouse he was in my city for filming, and he was a total delight. He met with everyone, ate at local places, chatted with people, took photos etc

  • @thatonelonghairedguy764
    @thatonelonghairedguy764 Год назад +410

    this man is a national treasure. protect Willem Dafoe at all costs.

    • @ogaimon3380
      @ogaimon3380 11 месяцев назад +1

      protect Da foe????????

    • @EdoSetyo
      @EdoSetyo 8 месяцев назад

      national treasure!? cmon, he is a planet treasure

  • @MetalHeadReacts
    @MetalHeadReacts Год назад +672

    It's really fun seeing him like this, because all too often he's cast as the villain, or super serious, but watching this, you see he's actually quite silly and rather funny.

    • @scottknode898
      @scottknode898 Год назад +11

      It was rare he was a good guy in the war film Platoon as the likable Sergeant Elias with Tom Berenger who was usually the good guy in his films prior to platoon in 1986 was the sadistic Sergeant Barnes He was a good guy in other films but has played his share of villains.

    • @israeldelarosa5461
      @israeldelarosa5461 Год назад +12

      @@scottknode898 He normally plays Da foe, but he can also be Da friend.

    • @JoshuaTootell
      @JoshuaTootell Год назад +1

      Good guy in Flight of the Intruder, my introduction to him.

  • @90syungin51
    @90syungin51 Год назад +53

    A legend! I hate I can’t meet this man. He’s charismatic asf

  • @pachanas703
    @pachanas703 Год назад +286

    Gives iconic performances, chooses a mix of fun and interesting projects, and is a down-to-earth guy. What more could you want?

    • @Xeneonic
      @Xeneonic Год назад +3

      Have him visit me every now and then. And then have him tell me there was a firefight.

    • @WiredLain_
      @WiredLain_ Год назад +4

      @@Xeneonic THERE WAS A FIREFIGHT!!!!!!!!

    • @Gerolanfalan
      @Gerolanfalan Год назад +1

      He's got quite a range there

  • @lasciamidasolo
    @lasciamidasolo Год назад +195

    this is probably one of the, if not THE most unhinged wired autocomplete interview so far. so many gems. special mention goes to "as soon as the doctor spanked me, that's where it all began!"

  • @tendytape1190
    @tendytape1190 Год назад +370

    Willem Dafoe is a true gem in the world of acting. His ability to transform into a variety of characters with such depth and nuance is truly awe-inspiring. Beyond his incredible talent, he is also a kind, humble, and down-to-earth human being.

  • @compl3xdf646
    @compl3xdf646 Год назад +60

    His energy just works so well, hes so entertaning and glowing through the entire video. Love him.

  • @joshuam3081
    @joshuam3081 Год назад +94

    Willem Dafoe is a meme legend because you can take almost any frame of him on screen and instantly understand the emotion he's portraying, he's remarkable in that way. The best memes are the ones you look at and can immediately understand and relate to.

  • @retierashia
    @retierashia Год назад +270

    I love Willem Dafoe. Great actor and personality.

  • @_ALD0
    @_ALD0 Год назад +91

    3:44 how this moment don't become a meme yet?

    • @NoriMori1992
      @NoriMori1992 9 месяцев назад +2

      Why would it become a meme?

    • @stereokuuji
      @stereokuuji 9 месяцев назад +10

      ​@@NoriMori1992 Because it's
      very interesting

    • @BHMM42
      @BHMM42 8 месяцев назад +5

      4:39 could be a meme too!

  • @imwearingpiggyslippers9382
    @imwearingpiggyslippers9382 Год назад +79

    0:04 Willem DaFoe saying “Gimme”, honest to God just changed my life 😂🤩✨

  • @palmarolavlklingholm9684
    @palmarolavlklingholm9684 Год назад +75

    I got this idea stuck in my head. Imagine a crime drama with Willem Dafoe and Christoph Waltz in the main roles. A story where you don't know who is the bad guy until the end. Those two playing against each other would be fantastic.

    • @shanehaworth6090
      @shanehaworth6090 Год назад +9

      Someone call Quentin Tarantino so this movie can be made!

    • @ivaerz4977
      @ivaerz4977 Год назад +4

      ​@@shanehaworth6090 I called him but he is not answering

  • @Circuitssmith
    @Circuitssmith Год назад +115

    He is so mercurial and mentally flexible. You can see some of every character he’s ever played.

  • @corneliuschew
    @corneliuschew 10 месяцев назад +9

    The fact that this talented gentlemen hasn’t won any academy awards is honestly a war crime

  • @itsjado
    @itsjado Год назад +161

    The first question was clearly: "Can Willem Dafoe blaze through all the questions in 5-minutes?" 😂

  • @Cllocopine
    @Cllocopine Год назад +172

    I would love to have this guy as my grandpa. Just someone who might scare you at times as a kid because he thinks it’s hilarious, but then at the same time the sweetest guy who could tell you a bunch of good stories about his life.

    • @thegamerguy1801
      @thegamerguy1801 Год назад

      Ask your grandma!! Dont comment here. Make it happen

  • @Jbritto
    @Jbritto Год назад +303

    I have no idea why this struck me, but Willem Dafoe's warmth and energy reminds me of Ernest Borgnine. The fact that both actors had and have the ability to play such a broad range of complex characters while retaining such sincerity in-person is refreshing. He truly seems like a genuine and delightful human being.

    • @ForeverDegenerate
      @ForeverDegenerate Год назад +6

      It's also probably because Willem looks and sounds a lot like Ernest as well. Remove Willem's mustache and he's just a skinnier Ernest.

    • @robotjeans
      @robotjeans Год назад

      I never thought about it but your spot on.

  • @DesiCreatorIndia
    @DesiCreatorIndia Год назад +44

    He was clearly in a good mood during this auto complete interview 👍

  • @caitxrawks
    @caitxrawks Год назад +84

    I watched an Inside the Actor's Studio with Pedro Pascal interviewing Willem. It was a fascinating conversation because I had no idea Willem was so dedicated to the craft and art of acting. He also seems so down to earth and grateful for where he is in life. He's precious lol

    • @Quzga
      @Quzga Год назад

      Those two are my favorite actors, I have to watch that!

    • @bellablondon6172
      @bellablondon6172 Год назад

      How did I not know that existed. Those two are probably my favourite actors right now

    • @harryr5785
      @harryr5785 Год назад

      I didnt know that existed.

  • @zachtarbell4238
    @zachtarbell4238 Год назад +149

    Gotta love Willem Dafoe! He doesn't try to be anyone but himself and it's awesome!

  • @phoenixflame240
    @phoenixflame240 Год назад +106

    Seriously, you can't help but smile when he talks. He's got so much energy. ❤😁😁

  • @KellySt
    @KellySt 11 месяцев назад +18

    This was the best wired interview I have seen so far, great actor and person.

  • @Shark20167
    @Shark20167 Год назад +127

    Man, this whole interview I was smiling with him. Contagiously lovable and happy personality

  • @JustWasted3HoursHere
    @JustWasted3HoursHere Год назад +342

    I didn't think it possible, but I now like Willem Defoe even more than I did before. There's a reason so many directors want him in their movie.

  • @dimitarapostolov9788
    @dimitarapostolov9788 Год назад +428

    It is impossible to watch this video and not smile or laugh 😂 This man is a legend!

    • @stephaneneron
      @stephaneneron Год назад +8

      Its a pure joy to wtach interview with Willem.

    • @Missjunebugfreak
      @Missjunebugfreak Год назад +2

      This video is pure serotonin whenever I'm feeling down.

  • @Goldcrusty
    @Goldcrusty Месяц назад +1

    I just really love to chat with him listen him talk. He has this unique charm to him makes your heart immediately warm

  • @aethelierproductions
    @aethelierproductions Год назад +220

    We need more comedies with Willem!

    • @Fireinherveinzz
      @Fireinherveinzz Год назад +4

      Yess

    • @dcarter455
      @dcarter455 Год назад +5

      He’s a scream and a treasure! He’s such a good actor that he can strike terror or hatred in your heart, so who knew that he was such a charming and lovable person in real life😊❤

  • @spiercephotography
    @spiercephotography Год назад +91

    He is SO freaking adorable and having so much fun. This is one of the best Autocompletes so far

  • @MrEScience
    @MrEScience Год назад +70

    You can't take your focus off of this man when he is on screen, the looks, the specific cadence and way of speaking, and above all the talent! What a cool guy.

  • @juanchevere10
    @juanchevere10 Год назад +7

    If you haven't seen the Boondock Saints where he plays a weird cool AF detective, you should absolutely watch it. Love that movie. .

  • @hosseinmohammadnezhad6798
    @hosseinmohammadnezhad6798 Год назад +144

    Why did I smile through the whole interview? he is so charismatic OMG.

  • @celinegirls317
    @celinegirls317 Год назад +87

    His acting at eternity's gate as Van Gogh was perfect. It was such a beautiful and emotional movie. He is an amazingly talented actor.

  • @shamus248
    @shamus248 Год назад +44

    2:41 i was waiting for "Ya know i'm something of a painter myself"

  • @ekremdilber
    @ekremdilber 11 месяцев назад +10

    If some people in the world were given the right to immortality in a very rare way, this man would definitely deserve it.

  • @RareHarmony
    @RareHarmony Год назад +169

    This guy is an absolute treasure and should be protected at the cost of all our lives.

    • @4skin-gaming
      @4skin-gaming Год назад +4

      i agree also i like the pfp

    • @Marwan-oh4tk
      @Marwan-oh4tk Год назад +3

      " should be protected at the cost of all our lives", let's not exaggerate

  • @mts.camilo
    @mts.camilo Год назад +65

    I’ve never realized for how long I’ve been waiting for this episode. He’s wonDafoe!

  • @giuliabaleiro661
    @giuliabaleiro661 Год назад +10

    he’s so sunshine i love it🫶🫶🫶

  • @marcushojunyong
    @marcushojunyong Год назад +73

    1:17 “Will Willem Dafoe ever play the Joker?”
    God I hope so. Imagine him terrorising Gotham screaming “CAN THE BATMAN COME OUT TO PLAY?!”

    • @randomreviews4278
      @randomreviews4278 Год назад +9

      That would be awesome

    • @marcushojunyong
      @marcushojunyong Год назад +7

      @@randomreviews4278 he would definitely kill Alfred and send Batman spiralling into a craze

    • @veno_exe4128
      @veno_exe4128 Год назад +3

      One of the best people dreams fr

  • @Jshenron
    @Jshenron Год назад +34

    He gives off art teacher vibes. I like it.

  • @gunshot-yj9ty
    @gunshot-yj9ty Год назад +40

    “Because people sometimes think we are our characters.”-what a powerful line. What an amazing actor!

  • @alesztra937
    @alesztra937 Год назад +19

    "What is Willem Dafoe like in real life?". He's like a nice Green Goblin. Same energy level.

  • @fuuzzle
    @fuuzzle Год назад +28

    0:45 my man is talking about celebrities who was born in his hometown like is not a celebrity lol. F*cking legend man.

  • @ezequiellopez2209
    @ezequiellopez2209 Год назад +51

    This man and his jovial energy truly sparks joy in the lives of many.

  • @k7l3rworkman97
    @k7l3rworkman97 Год назад +45

    He’s awesome. His mustache is awesome. Dudes a legend 💯🙌🏻
    “It’s the Creams.” -Willem Dafoe

  • @bigpapaadam1
    @bigpapaadam1 10 месяцев назад +10

    I spent the whole video smiling! I love this actor more and more! The best Green Goblin for sure! 🎉

  • @g_i_g_a_n_i_g_g_a69
    @g_i_g_a_n_i_g_g_a69 Год назад +42

    4:02 because he is... 😎

  • @darkjedi7
    @darkjedi7 Год назад +55

    He's so fun and enjoyable irl, despite his many varieties of his acting