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), “Pulp Fiction” (1994), “12 Monkeys” (1995), “Last Man Standing” (1996), “The Fifth Element” (1997), “Armageddon” (1998), “The Sixth Sense” (1999), “Hart's War” (2002), “Tears of the Sun” (2003), “Hostage” (2005), “Lucky Number Slevin” (2006), “Surrogates” (2009), “Moonrise Kingdom” (2012), “Rock the Kasbah” (2015), and “Motherless Brooklyn” (2019).
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.
Acting
Movie
Pulp Fiction
as Butch Coolidge
1994
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Split
as David Dunn (uncredited)
2017
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The Sixth Sense
as Malcolm Crowe
1999
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Die Hard
as John McClane
1988
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The Fifth Element
as Korben Dallas
1997
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Looper
as Old Joe
2012
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Unbreakable
as David Dunn
2000
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Twelve Monkeys
as James Cole
1995
TV
Friends
as Paul Stevens
1994
Movie
Glass
as David Dunn / The Overseer
2019
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Sin City
as Hartigan
2005
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Armageddon
as Harry S. Stamper
1998
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The Expendables
as Mr. Church (uncredited)
2010
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Ocean's Twelve
as Bruce Willis
2004
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The Expendables 2
as Church
2012
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RED
as Frank Moses
2010
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A Good Day to Die Hard
as John McClane
2013
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Die Hard: With a Vengeance
as John McClane
1995
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Die Hard 2
as John McClane
1990
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Live Free or Die Hard
as John McClane
2007
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Moonrise Kingdom
as Captain Sharp
2012
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G.I. Joe: Retaliation
as Joe Colton
2013
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Over the Hedge
as RJ (voice)
2006
Movie
Lucky Number Slevin
as Mr. Goodkat
2006
Crew
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Hostage
Producer
2005
Movie
Hudson Hawk
Story
1991
TV
Miami Vice
Songs
1984
Movie
The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course
Executive Producer
2002
Movie
Jackie Chan: My Story
Thanks
1998
Movie
The Return of Bruno
Original Music Composer
1987
TV
Touching Evil
Executive Producer
2004
Movie
True West
Executive Producer
2002
TV
Bruno the Kid
Executive Producer
1996
Movie
The Hip Hop Project
Executive Producer
2006