How old was Willem Dafoe in Fantastic Mr. Fox?

It's common to wonder how old a celebrity was when they starred in a particular film. Knowing that can offer insight into their career stage and personal growth. In this article, we reveal the age behind the role.

During the filming of Fantastic Mr. Fox, Willem Dafoe was:

53 years old

After checking the dates, that’s the calculated age of the celebrity.

The age shown reflects the celebrity’s age as of the start of the release year of Fantastic Mr. Fox:

January 1, 2009

And the date of birth of Willem Dafoe, that is:

July 22, 1955

Because movies often premiere within a year of starting production, Willem Dafoe might have been either one year younger or older while filming some scenes.