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“It's true in the beginning I started playing villains, and I think that's pretty clear, because if you don't conventionally look a certain way and you've got a certain kind of presence when you're young, then what's available to you is character roles, and the best character roles when you're young tend to be villains.”

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Willem Dafoe, born on July 22, 1955, is a renowned voice actor from the United States. He has had a significant influence in films, television series, and animations with his distinctive voice and acting skills. Dafoe has voiced numerous famous characters, including the Joker in 'Batman: The Animated Series' and Roger in 'One Piece'. His voice is easily recognizable, and he brings unique personalities to the roles he portrays. more

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