Willem Dafoe

Published: Jan. 11, 2019, 8 a.m.

Willem Dafoe is that rare actor who can appear in a blockbuster like Aquaman at the same time he\u2019s starring in a cerebral biopic about Vincent Van Gogh, At Eternity\u2019s Edge. He\u2019s open to all kinds of experiences, contributing voices to Finding Nemo and The Fantastic Mr. Fox and working with a cast of first-time actors in last year\u2019s knockout The Florida Project, which earned him his third Oscar nomination. Leonard and Jessie wondered what drew him to acting in the first place, and learned why he loves taking on challenges in his work. Listen along to one of the most compelling and versatile actors on the planet.