Willem Dafoe

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Characters played by Willem Dafoe

Norman Osborn / Green Goblin — Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)

Wealthy industrialist with a split personality and enhanced abilities.

Colonel John Hunt — Tenzing (2026)

The leader of the British expedition, who stresses discipline and insists that failure is not an option. He changes the plan as the monsoon approaches, sending Sherpas to establish a high camp and push toward the South Col. He later selects two climbers for the summit attempt and assigns Tenzing and Hillary to support them.

Green Goblin / Norman Osborn — Spider-Man (2002)

Corrupt Oscorp CEO turned super-villain with enhanced strength.

Godwin Baxter — Poor Things (2023)

A brilliant but eccentric mad scientist who creates Bella by transplanting a fetus's brain into a deceased woman's body. He acts as her initial guardian and mentor, fostering her development before passing away peacefully surrounded by those he helped.

Gill — Finding Nemo (2003)

Scarred moorish idol and fearless leader of the aquarium Tank Gang.

Jackson — Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)

Lydia's husband, Astrid's stepfather, tries to keep peace.

Maxim — The Legend of Ochi (2025)

Maxim is Yuri's fanatical father and the leader of the village hunting party. He teaches Yuri and Petro to fear the creatures, pursues Yuri after she escapes, and initially treats the creatures as dangerous enemies. His journey changes when Yuri saves him and he shares a tender moment with the baby creature.

Jopling — The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)

Dmitri's ruthless hitman tasked with eliminating witnesses and protecting the family's inheritance. He assassinates Serge, pursues Gustave and Zero across the country, and is ultimately pushed off a cliff by Zero.

Green Goblin / Norman Osborn — Spider-Man 3 (2007)

Industrialist who becomes the Green Goblin, a supervillain with advanced weaponry and a glider

Vulko — Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021)

Meets with Arthur Curry at the end of the film to discuss preparations for Darkseid's inevitable return.

Marcus — John Wick (2014)

Veteran assassin and former mentor to John Wick.

Donald Kimball — American Psycho (2000)

FBI agent investigating Patrick's crimes.

Career Overview

Willem Dafoe has 248 screen credits in a career dating back to 1962. Their work spans 28 cinematic universes — most prominently Spider Man with 3 titles. Signature works include Spider-Man: No Way Home, Tenzing, Spider-Man. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
248
Birth Date
1955-07-22
Birth Place
Appleton, Wisconsin, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 28 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q188772), public domain (CC0).