Willem Dafoe Is a Liar Named William

Willem Dafoe came clean, explaining the origin of his first name: He was actually born William, and Willem is just a nickname that stuck.

January 25, 2018 · 1 min · 66 words · Kelsey Smith

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Willem Dafoe, is that your given name?

Willem Dafoe was really born William Dafoe,The Florida Projectstar explained to Stephen Colbert.

When I was a kid, I was always seeking a nickname, Dafoe said.

I didnt even know how to spell it.

I just stuck with the name that I felt like.