Willem Dafoe
RANK #197TechLast Verified: 2026-09-22American • Age 48

Willem Dafoe Net Worth (2026)

Four-Time Oscar-Nominated Actor • Career Earnings, Compensation & Valuation Analysis

Estimated Net Worth (2026)
$45.0 Million
+0.2% (24h)•Peak Valuation
Gail Gardner
Researched & Edited byGail GardnerForbes ContributorCatalog Added: Sept 1, 2026Last Verified: 2026-09-22
Primary Benchmarks:SEC Form 4/10-K Filings, Corporate Venture Disclosures, Bloomberg & Forbes Benchmarks
Executive Wealth Brief • Quick Answer
As of September 19, 2026

As of September 19, 2026, Willem Dafoe has an estimated net worth of $45.0 Million. Their primary wealth drivers stem from foundational equity in Rome Historic Residence, strategic capital appreciation, and an estimated cash-flow velocity of $560/hr.

Estimated Net Worth (Sept 19, 2026)
$45M
24h Velocity
+0.2%
Wealth Rank
#197 (Tech)
Source Coverage
Strong (Public SEC & Filings)

Box Office History & Compensation Records

REPORTED THEATRICAL CONTRACTS
Project / TitleYearBilled RoleGlobal Box OfficeSalary / Backend
Poor Things2023Dr. Godwin Baxter$117.6M$2.5M + Oscar Nominations
Nosferatu2024Prof. Albin Eberhart Von Franz$181.0M$3.0M
Aquaman2018Vulko$1,152.0M$4.0M
The Grand Budapest Hotel2014J.G. Jopling$173.0M$1.0M
⚡ Benchmark Sources: Comscore, TMDB Box Office and SAG-AFTRA scale schedules.Total Film Haul: Documented
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Portfolio Allocation Breakdown

ESTIMATED LIQUIDITY
Spider-Man & Blockbuster Franchise Paydays
$20M45%
New York & Rome Residential Real Estate
$16M35%
Prestige Independent & Auteur Salaries
$5M12%
Liquid Securities & Private Investments
$4M8%

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Verified Holdings & Assets

Rome Historic Residence
Lower Manhattan Artist Loft
Five-Decade Theatrical Residual Catalog