How old was Willem Dafoe in Shadow of the Vampire?

Have you ever watched a movie and found yourself curious about a celebrity’s age at the time? That kind of trivia can make the viewing experience even richer. We’re about to uncover that piece of the puzzle.

During the filming of Shadow of the Vampire, Willem Dafoe was:

44 years old

This is the verified age of the celebrity based on our calculation.

We calculated the age by referencing the first day of the year Shadow of the Vampire was launched:

January 1, 2000

And the date of birth of Willem Dafoe, which 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.