Bruce Willis
Walter Bruce Willis (born March 19, 1955) is a retired American actor. His career began on the off-Broadway stage in the 1970s, and he then achieved fame with a leading role on the comedy-drama series “Moonlighting” (1985–1989). He went on to appear in over 70 films, gaining widespread recognition as an action hero after his portrayal of John McClane in the “Die Hard” franchise (1988–2013) and other subsequent roles.
Willis's other credits include “The Last Boy Scout” (1991), �
As a singer, Willis released his debut album The Return of Bruno in 1987, followed by two more successful albums in 1989 and 2001. He made his Broadway debut in the stage adaptation of Misery in 2015. Willis has received numerous accolades during his career, including a Golden Globe, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and two People's Choice Awards. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2006.
In March 2022, Willis announced that he was retiring from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia, which affects his ability to communicate. In February 2023, Willis' family announced that they had received a more accurate diagnosis and he had been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia.
Born
Mar 19, 1955
Idar-Oberstein, West Germany [now Germany]
Known For
Acting
Movies
165 acting
9 crew
Popularity
8.0
Known For
Pulp Fiction
1994
as Butch Coolidge
Sin City: A Dame to Kill For
2014
as Hartigan
The Fifth Element
1997
as Korben Dallas
Die Hard
1988
as John McClane
The Sixth Sense
1999
as Malcolm Crowe
The Expendables
2010
as Mr. Church (uncredited)
Live Free or Die Hard
2007
as John McClane
Die Hard: With a Vengeance
1995
as John McClane
The Expendables 2
2012
as Church
Split
2017
as David Dunn (uncredited)
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