How old was Willem Dafoe in Platoon?

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. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

The age of Willem Dafoe while starring in Platoon was:

30 years old

That number reflects the celebrity’s real age when the movie was made.

This figure for the age is based on the first day in the release year of Platoon:

January 1, 1986

And the day in which Willem Dafoe was born:

July 22, 1955

Given that most films are released within a year of production, the actual age of Willem Dafoe during filming may have varied by one year from the shown age.