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Bruce Willis -

Bruce Willis was born on March 19, 1955, in Idar-Oberstein, Germany. He moved to the US with his family two years later.

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A star is born -

Let's take a look at some of his most iconic roles. 

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'Moonlighting' -

Bruce Willis's breakthrough role was on the TV show 'Moonlighting,' which aired from 1985-1989.

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'Moonlighting' -

Bruce Willis played David Addison Jr., a private detective, who worked in an agency run by former model Maddie Hayes (Cybill Shepherd).

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'Moonlighting' -

The show won seven Emmy Awards and three Golden Globes.

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'Die Hard' -

In 1988, Willis became an action star as NYPD officer, John McClane. 

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'Die Hard' -

The movie was a hit and launched Bruce Willis into a whole new level of stardom. 

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'Look Who's Talking' -

If you have ever wondered who voiced baby Mikey in 'Look Who's Talking,' well, that was Bruce Willis!

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'Die Hard 2' -

In 1990, Willis returned to the big screen as John McClane with 'Die Hard 2.'

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'Pulp Fiction' -

Willis then landed a role in Quentin Tarantino's 1994 cult film 'Pulp Fiction.'

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'Pulp Fiction' -

Willis played boxer Butch Coolidge, who is paid by a mobster to lose a fight. 

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'Die Hard with a Vengeance' -

In 1995, the third movie of the 'Die Hard' franchise hit the theaters. Jeremy Irons and Samuel L. Jackson are Willis's co-stars. 

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'12 Monkeys' -

In the same year, we could see the actor playing James Cole, a prisoner who travels back in time to prevent a virus epidemic. 

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'12 Monkeys' -

Bruce Willis and Madeleine Stowe are pictured in a scene from the sci-fi thriller '12 Monkeys.'

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'The Fifth Element' -

In 1997, we saw Willis return to the sci-fi universe as bleached-hair, cab driver-turned-hero Korben Dallas.

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'Armageddon' -

And in 1998 Willis saves the world again ( and wins a Razzie Award)! 'Armageddon' became known for Aerosmith's song 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing.'

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'The Sixth Sense' -

Willis played child psychologist Malcolm Crowe, who tries to help Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osment), who sees dead people.

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'The Sixth Sense' -

The 1999 supernatural psychological thriller received several awards and nominations. 

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'Sin City' -

The actor played detective John Hartigan in the neo noir film based on graphic novels by Frank Miller. He was back in 2014 with 'Sin City: A Dame to Kill For.'

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'Live Free or Die Hard' -

In 2007, John McClane teamed up with young hacker Matthew Farrell (Justin Long) to fight against a cyber-terrorist.

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'RED' -

In 2010, the actor played former black-ops agent, Frank Moses. A sequel ('RED 2') was released in 2013.

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'The Expendables 2' -

In 2012, Willis teamed up with a bunch of first-class action stars in 'The Expendables 2.'

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'A Good Day to Die Hard' -

John McClane was back for the (allegedly) final movie of the franchise in 2013.

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Debut album -

In 1987, Willis released his debut studio album, 'The Return of Bruno.' 

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Second album -

In 1989 he released his second album, 'If It Don't Kill You, It Just Makes You Stronger.'  

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Musician -

Not only can Bruce Willis sing, he can also play the harmonica really well!

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Planet Hollywood -

In 1991, Bruce Willis, together with Sylvester Stallone, Demi Moore, and Arnold Schwarzenegger, endorsed the launch of Planet Hollywood in New York City. 

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First marriage -

Willis and Demi Moore got married in 1987 and divorced in 2000.

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Family -

Willis and ex-wife Moore have three daughters: Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah.

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Friends -

The two actors maintain a good relationship to this day. 

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Bruce Willis and Emma Heming -

Bruce Willis and Emma Heming got married in 2009. The couple has two daughters: Evelyn Penn and Mabel Ray. 

See also: Fascinating facts that will change how you see 'The Sixth Sense'

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