Bruce Willis
Bruce Willis

Bruce Willis

Born: March 19, 1955 (71 years)
Idar-Oberstein, West Germany [now Germany]

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.

Movies as Actor (165)
Bruce Willis : les secrets d'une icône

Bruce Willis : les secrets d'une icône

as Self (archive footage)

Dec 5, 2025

Emma and Bruce Willis: The Unexpected Journey – A Diane Sawyer Special

Emma and Bruce Willis: The Unexpected Journey – A Diane Sawyer Special

as Self (archive footage)

Aug 26, 2025

Sly

Sly

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Sep 16, 2023

The Randall Scandal: Love, Loathing, and Vanderpump

The Randall Scandal: Love, Loathing, and Vanderpump

as Self (archive footage)

May 22, 2023

Assassin

Assassin

as Valmora

Mar 31, 2023

Detective Knight: Independence

Detective Knight: Independence

as Det. James Knight

Jan 20, 2023

Detective Knight: Redemption

Detective Knight: Redemption

as Det. James Knight

Dec 9, 2022

Paradise City

Paradise City

as Ian Swan

Nov 11, 2022

Detective Knight: Rogue

Detective Knight: Rogue

as Det. James Knight

Oct 21, 2022

Wire Room

Wire Room

as Shane Mueller

Sep 2, 2022

Wrong Place

Wrong Place

as Frank

Jul 15, 2022

White Elephant

White Elephant

as Arnold Soloman

Jun 3, 2022

Vendetta

Vendetta

as Donnie Fetter

May 17, 2022

Corrective Measures

Corrective Measures

as Julius 'The Lobe' Loeb

Apr 29, 2022

Fortress: Sniper's Eye

Fortress: Sniper's Eye

as Robert

Apr 29, 2022

A Day to Die

A Day to Die

as Alston

Mar 4, 2022

Gasoline Alley

Gasoline Alley

as Detective Freeman

Feb 25, 2022

American Siege

American Siege

as Ben Watts

Jan 7, 2022

Fortress

Fortress

as Robert

Dec 17, 2021

Deadlock

Deadlock

as Ron Whitlock

Dec 3, 2021

Apex

Apex

as Thomas Malone

Nov 12, 2021

Survive the Game

Survive the Game

as David

Oct 8, 2021

Midnight in the Switchgrass

Midnight in the Switchgrass

as Karl Helter

Jul 23, 2021

Out of Death

Out of Death

as Jack Harris

Jul 16, 2021

Cosmic Sin

Cosmic Sin

as James Ford

Mar 12, 2021

Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend

Quentin Tarantino: From a Movie Buff to a Hollywood Legend

as Self (archive footage)

Jan 2, 2021

Breach

Breach

as Clay Young

Dec 17, 2020

Bruce Willis, l'indestructible

Bruce Willis, l'indestructible

Sep 25, 2020

Hard Kill

Hard Kill

as Chalmers

Sep 4, 2020

Survive the Night

Survive the Night

as Frank

Jul 3, 2020

Trauma Center

Trauma Center

as Lt. Det. Wakes

Dec 6, 2019

Motherless Brooklyn

Motherless Brooklyn

as Frank Minna

Oct 31, 2019

10 Minutes Gone

10 Minutes Gone

as Rex

Sep 30, 2019

Between Two Ferns: The Movie

Between Two Ferns: The Movie

as Bruce Willis (archive footage)

Sep 20, 2019

The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part

The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part

as Bruce Willis (voice)

Feb 6, 2019

Glass

Glass

as David Dunn / The Overseer

Jan 16, 2019

Air Strike

Air Strike

as Jack

Oct 26, 2018

Reprisal

Reprisal

as James

Aug 31, 2018

Comedy Central Roast of Bruce Willis

Comedy Central Roast of Bruce Willis

as Self

Jul 29, 2018

Death Wish

Death Wish

as Paul Kersey

Mar 1, 2018

Acts of Violence

Acts of Violence

as Detective James Avery

Jan 12, 2018

The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - Sticky Fingers Live at the Fonda Theatre 2015

The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - Sticky Fingers Live at the Fonda Theatre 2015

as Self - Audience Member

Sep 29, 2017

First Kill

First Kill

as Howell

Jul 21, 2017

Once Upon a Time in Venice

Once Upon a Time in Venice

as Steve

Jun 8, 2017

John Travolta, le miraculé d'Hollywood

John Travolta, le miraculé d'Hollywood

as Self - Actor (archive footage)

Mar 19, 2017

Split

Split

as David Dunn (uncredited)

Jan 19, 2017

Tony Bennett Celebrates 90

Tony Bennett Celebrates 90

as Self

Dec 20, 2016

Precious Cargo

Precious Cargo

as Eddie

Jul 14, 2016

Marauders

Marauders

as Hubert

Jul 1, 2016

Extraction

Extraction

as Leonard Turner

Dec 18, 2015

Rock the Kasbah

Rock the Kasbah

as Bombay Brian

Oct 22, 2015

Exploring the Set of 'Moonrise Kingdom'

Exploring the Set of 'Moonrise Kingdom'

as Self / Cap Sharp

Sep 22, 2015

Vice

Vice

as Julian

Jan 16, 2015

The Prince

The Prince

as Omar

Aug 22, 2014

Sin City: A Dame to Kill For

Sin City: A Dame to Kill For

as Hartigan

Aug 20, 2014

Altman

Altman

as Self

Aug 1, 2014

RED 2

RED 2

as Frank Moses

Jul 18, 2013

G.I. Joe: Retaliation

G.I. Joe: Retaliation

as Joe Colton

Mar 27, 2013

Bruce Willis: Why the Legend Never Dies

Bruce Willis: Why the Legend Never Dies

as Narrator (voice) / Self

Mar 21, 2013

A Good Day to Die Hard

A Good Day to Die Hard

as John McClane

Feb 6, 2013

B.B. King: The Life of Riley

B.B. King: The Life of Riley

as Self

Oct 15, 2012

Close Up

Close Up

as Self (archive footage)

Sep 30, 2012

Looper

Looper

as Old Joe

Sep 26, 2012

Fire with Fire

Fire with Fire

as Mike Cella

Aug 31, 2012

The Expendables 2

The Expendables 2

as Church

Aug 8, 2012

Lay the Favorite

Lay the Favorite

as Dink Heimowitz

Jun 22, 2012

Moonrise Kingdom

Moonrise Kingdom

as Captain Sharp

May 16, 2012

The Cold Light of Day

The Cold Light of Day

as Martin

Apr 4, 2012

Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen

Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen

as (archive footage)

Feb 4, 2012

Catch.44

Catch.44

as Mel

Dec 8, 2011

Gorillaz - Single Collection 2001-2011

Gorillaz - Single Collection 2001-2011

Nov 28, 2011

Warren Ellis: Captured Ghosts

Warren Ellis: Captured Ghosts

as Self

Nov 1, 2011

Setup

Setup

as Biggs

Oct 17, 2011

His Way

His Way

as Self

Mar 4, 2011

Inferno: The Making of 'The Expendables'

Inferno: The Making of 'The Expendables'

as Self

Nov 14, 2010

RED

RED

as Frank Moses

Oct 13, 2010

I'm Still Here

I'm Still Here

as Self - Guest

Sep 10, 2010

The Expendables

The Expendables

as Mr. Church (uncredited)

Aug 7, 2010

Cop Out

Cop Out

as Jimmy Monroe

Feb 26, 2010

Surrogates

Surrogates

as Tom Greer

Sep 24, 2009

What Just Happened

What Just Happened

as Bruce Willis

Oct 17, 2008

Shine a Light

Shine a Light

as Self - Concert Audience (uncredited)

Apr 4, 2008

Assassination of a High School President

Assassination of a High School President

as Principal Jared T. Kirkpatrick

Jan 17, 2008

Live Free or Die Hard

Live Free or Die Hard

as John McClane

Jun 20, 2007

Nancy Drew

Nancy Drew

as Bruce (uncredited)

Jun 15, 2007

Perfect Stranger

Perfect Stranger

as Harrison Hill

Apr 11, 2007

Planet Terror

Planet Terror

as Lieutenant Muldoon

Apr 6, 2007

Grindhouse

Grindhouse

as Muldoon (segment "Planet Terror")

Apr 6, 2007

The Astronaut Farmer

The Astronaut Farmer

as Doug Masterson (uncredited)

Feb 23, 2007

Tony Bennett: An American Classic

Tony Bennett: An American Classic

as Self - Speaker

Nov 22, 2006

Fast Food Nation

Fast Food Nation

as Harry Rydell

Nov 17, 2006

Hammy's Boomerang Adventure

Hammy's Boomerang Adventure

as RJ (voice)

Oct 17, 2006

Over the Hedge

Over the Hedge

as RJ (voice)

May 17, 2006

The Hip Hop Project

The Hip Hop Project

as Self

Apr 27, 2006

16 Blocks

16 Blocks

as Jack Mosley

Mar 1, 2006

Lucky Number Slevin

Lucky Number Slevin

as Mr. Goodkat

Feb 24, 2006

Alpha Dog

Alpha Dog

as Sonny Truelove

Jan 27, 2006

My Date with Drew

My Date with Drew

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Aug 5, 2005

Sin City

Sin City

as Hartigan

Apr 1, 2005

Hostage

Hostage

as Jeff Talley

Mar 9, 2005

Ocean's Twelve

Ocean's Twelve

as Bruce Willis

Dec 9, 2004

Genius. A Night for Ray Charles

Genius. A Night for Ray Charles

as Self

Oct 7, 2004

Grand Champion

Grand Champion

as Mr. Blandford

Aug 27, 2004

The Whole Ten Yards

The Whole Ten Yards

as Jimmy Tudeski

Apr 7, 2004

Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle

Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle

as William Rose Bailey (uncredited)

Jun 25, 2003

Rugrats Go Wild

Rugrats Go Wild

as Spike (voice)

Jun 13, 2003

Journey to Safety: Making 'Tears of the Sun'

Journey to Safety: Making 'Tears of the Sun'

as Self

Jun 10, 2003

Tears of the Sun

Tears of the Sun

as Lieutenant A.K. Waters

Mar 7, 2003

Pulp Fiction: The Facts

Pulp Fiction: The Facts

as Self (archive footage)

Aug 20, 2002

Pulp Fiction: Behind The Scenes Montages

Pulp Fiction: Behind The Scenes Montages

Aug 20, 2002

The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies

The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies

as Self - Interviewee (uncredited)

Jun 1, 2002

True West

True West

as Lee

May 28, 2002

Hart's War

Hart's War

as Col. William A. McNamara

Feb 15, 2002

Bandits

Bandits

as Joseph Blake

Oct 12, 2001

Unbreakable

Unbreakable

as David Dunn

Nov 22, 2000

The Kid

The Kid

as Russ Duritz

Jul 7, 2000

The Whole Nine Yards

The Whole Nine Yards

as Jimmy 'Tulipán' Tudeski

Feb 18, 2000

The Story of Us

The Story of Us

as Ben Jordan

Oct 14, 1999

The Sixth Sense

The Sixth Sense

as Malcolm Crowe

Aug 6, 1999

Breakfast of Champions

Breakfast of Champions

as Dwayne Hoover

Feb 18, 1999

The Siege

The Siege

as Major-General William Devereaux

Nov 6, 1998

Armageddon

Armageddon

as Harry S. Stamper

Jul 1, 1998

Mercury Rising

Mercury Rising

as Art Jeffries

Apr 3, 1998

Armageddon: Target Earth

Armageddon: Target Earth

as Self

Jan 1, 1998

The Jackal

The Jackal

as The Jackal

Nov 14, 1997

The Fifth Element

The Fifth Element

as Korben Dallas

May 2, 1997

Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie

Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie

as Bruno the Kid (voice) (archive footage)

Apr 22, 1997

Beavis and Butt-Head Do America

Beavis and Butt-Head Do America

as Muddy (voice)

Dec 20, 1996

The Hamster Factor and Other Tales of 'Twelve Monkeys'

The Hamster Factor and Other Tales of 'Twelve Monkeys'

as Self

Nov 5, 1996

Last Man Standing

Last Man Standing

as John Smith

Sep 20, 1996

Twelve Monkeys

Twelve Monkeys

as James Cole

Dec 29, 1995

Four Rooms

Four Rooms

as Leo (uncredited)

Dec 9, 1995

Die Hard: With a Vengeance

Die Hard: With a Vengeance

as John McClane

May 19, 1995

A Night to Die For

A Night to Die For

as Self

May 18, 1995

Nobody's Fool

Nobody's Fool

as Carl Roebuck

Dec 23, 1994

Pulp Fiction

Pulp Fiction

as Butch Coolidge

Sep 10, 1994

Color of Night

Color of Night

as Dr. Bill Capa

Aug 19, 1994

North

North

as Narrator (voice)

Jul 22, 1994

Striking Distance

Striking Distance

as Tom Hardy

Sep 17, 1993

National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1

National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1

as John McClane (uncredited)

Feb 4, 1993

Annie Leibovitz 1993 Phaidon Documentary

Annie Leibovitz 1993 Phaidon Documentary

as Self

Jan 1, 1993

Death Becomes Her

Death Becomes Her

as Dr. Ernest Menville

Jul 30, 1992

The Player

The Player

as Bruce Willis

May 8, 1992

The Last Boy Scout

The Last Boy Scout

as Joe Hallenbeck

Dec 13, 1991

Billy Bathgate

Billy Bathgate

as Bo Weinberg

Nov 1, 1991

Hudson Hawk

Hudson Hawk

as Eddie 'Hudson Hawk' Hawkins

May 23, 1991

Mortal Thoughts

Mortal Thoughts

as James Urbanski

Apr 19, 1991

The Bonfire of the Vanities

The Bonfire of the Vanities

as Peter Fallow

Dec 21, 1990

Look Who's Talking Too

Look Who's Talking Too

as Mikey (voice)

Dec 14, 1990

Seriously... Phil Collins

Seriously... Phil Collins

as Self

Sep 8, 1990

Die Hard 2

Die Hard 2

as John McClane

Jul 3, 1990

Look Who's Talking

Look Who's Talking

as Mikey (voice)

Oct 12, 1989

Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary

Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary

as Self

Sep 24, 1989

In Country

In Country

as Emmett Smith

Sep 15, 1989

That's Adequate

That's Adequate

as Self

Jan 20, 1989

Die Hard

Die Hard

as John McClane

Jul 15, 1988

Sunset

Sunset

as Tom Mix

Apr 29, 1988

Blind Date

Blind Date

as Walter Davis

Mar 27, 1987

The Return of Bruno

The Return of Bruno

as Bruno Radolini

Feb 7, 1987

The Pointer Sisters: Up All Nite

The Pointer Sisters: Up All Nite

as Self

Jan 23, 1987

Barbra Streisand: One Voice

Barbra Streisand: One Voice

as Self - Audience Member (uncredited)

Dec 27, 1986

The Verdict

The Verdict

as Courtroom Observer (uncredited)

Dec 8, 1982

Prince of the City

Prince of the City

as Extra (uncredited)

Aug 19, 1981

A Guru Comes

A Guru Comes

as Extra (uncredited)

Dec 8, 1980

The First Deadly Sin

The First Deadly Sin

as Man Entering Diner as Delaney Leaves (uncredited)

Oct 3, 1980

TV Shows as Actor (36)
The Movies That Made Us

The Movies That Made Us

as Det. John McClane (archive footage)

Nov 29, 2019

James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction

James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction

as Self

Apr 29, 2018

The Orville

The Orville

as Groogen (voice)

Sep 10, 2017

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

as Self - Guest

Sep 8, 2015

Conan

Conan

as Self - Guest

Nov 8, 2010

Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis

Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis

as Self

Jan 4, 2008

America's Game: The Super Bowl Champions

America's Game: The Super Bowl Champions

as Narrator (voice)

Nov 17, 2006

The Reichen Show

The Reichen Show

as Self - Guest

Nov 11, 2005

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

as Self

Sep 8, 2003

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

as Self - Guest

Jan 26, 2003

Top Gear

Top Gear

as Self

Oct 20, 2002

The Early Show

The Early Show

as Self - Guest

Nov 1, 1999

Where Are They Now?

Where Are They Now?

as Self

Jun 7, 1999

That '70s Show

That '70s Show

as Vic

Aug 23, 1998

The Entertainment Biz

The Entertainment Biz

as Self

Feb 15, 1998

Ally McBeal

Ally McBeal

as Dr. Nickle (uncredited)

Sep 8, 1997

The View

The View

as Self

Aug 11, 1997

Taff

Taff

as self

Mar 11, 1997

Bruno the Kid

Bruno the Kid

as Bruno the Kid (voice)

Sep 23, 1996

E! True Hollywood Story

E! True Hollywood Story

as Self

Aug 21, 1996

The Daily Show

The Daily Show

as Self - Guest

Jul 22, 1996

Friends

Friends

as Paul Stevens

Sep 22, 1994

Inside the Actors Studio

Inside the Actors Studio

as Self

Aug 14, 1994

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

as Self - Guest

Sep 13, 1993

Late Show with David Letterman

Late Show with David Letterman

as Self, Self - Guest, Self - Top Ten Presenter

Aug 30, 1993

Mad About You

Mad About You

as Bruce Willis

Sep 23, 1992

HBO First Look

HBO First Look

as Self

Jun 12, 1992

Dolly

Dolly

as Self

Sep 27, 1987

The Twilight Zone

The Twilight Zone

as Peter Novins (segment "Shatterday")

Sep 27, 1985

Moonlighting

Moonlighting

as David Addison

Mar 3, 1985

Miami Vice

Miami Vice

as Tony Amato

Sep 16, 1984

Goldene Kamera

Goldene Kamera

as Self

Feb 3, 1984

Late Night with David Letterman

Late Night with David Letterman

as Self - Guest

Feb 1, 1982

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

as Self - Host, Self (uncredited)

Oct 11, 1975

The Emmy Awards

The Emmy Awards

as Self

Jan 25, 1949

Golden Globe Awards

Golden Globe Awards

as Self

Jan 20, 1944