Willem Dafoe says he's proud of Green Goblin

BUSAN, South Korea — Some serious character actors may be embarrassed about playing a comic book character, but Willem Dafoe says he's proud of his role as the villain Green Goblin in the "Spider-Man" movies.

The 55-year-old American actor was asked several times about his performances in Hollywood's "Spider-Man" franchise at a news conference at South Korea's Pusan International Film Festival late Friday — instead of his more critically acclaimed roles in socially conscious dramas like "Platoon" and "Mississippi Burning."

One reporter even apologized for the line of questioning.

"That's part of my story. Don't be sorry. I'm very proud of that movie," Dafoe responded.