Willem Dafoe is an American actor who is best known for his role as Sergeant Elias in the 1986 war film Platoon. He has been nominated for several Academy Awards and has won numerous awards for his performances in films such as Spider-Man, The Last Temptation of Christ, and Shadow of the Vampire. Dafoe has also appeared in television series such as The Sopranos and American Horror Story. He is a highly respected actor in Hollywood and continues to be a sought-after performer.