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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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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.
© Getty Images
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'Moonlighting'
- Bruce Willis's breakthrough role was on the TV show 'Moonlighting,' which aired from 1985-1989.
© Getty Images
3 / 32 Fotos
'Moonlighting'
- Bruce Willis played David Addison Jr., a private detective, who worked in an agency run by former model Maddie Hayes (Cybill Shepherd).
© BrunoPress
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'Moonlighting'
- The show won seven Emmy Awards and three Golden Globes.
© Getty Images
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'Die Hard'
- In 1988, Willis became an action star as NYPD officer, John McClane.
© BrunoPress
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'Die Hard'
- The movie was a hit and launched Bruce Willis into a whole new level of stardom.
© BrunoPress
7 / 32 Fotos
'Look Who's Talking'
- If you have ever wondered who voiced baby Mikey in 'Look Who's Talking,' well, that was Bruce Willis!
© Getty Images
8 / 32 Fotos
'Die Hard 2'
- In 1990, Willis returned to the big screen as John McClane with 'Die Hard 2.'
© Getty Images
9 / 32 Fotos
'Pulp Fiction'
- Willis then landed a role in Quentin Tarantino's 1994 cult film 'Pulp Fiction.'
© BrunoPress
10 / 32 Fotos
'Pulp Fiction'
- Willis played boxer Butch Coolidge, who is paid by a mobster to lose a fight.
© BrunoPress
11 / 32 Fotos
'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.
© BrunoPress
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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.
© BrunoPress
13 / 32 Fotos
'12 Monkeys'
- Bruce Willis and Madeleine Stowe are pictured in a scene from the sci-fi thriller '12 Monkeys.'
© BrunoPress
14 / 32 Fotos
'The Fifth Element'
- In 1997, we saw Willis return to the sci-fi universe as bleached-hair, cab driver-turned-hero Korben Dallas.
© BrunoPress
15 / 32 Fotos
'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.'
© BrunoPress
16 / 32 Fotos
'The Sixth Sense'
- Willis played child psychologist Malcolm Crowe, who tries to help Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osment), who sees dead people.
© Getty Images
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'The Sixth Sense'
- The 1999 supernatural psychological thriller received several awards and nominations.
© Getty Images
18 / 32 Fotos
'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.'
© BrunoPress
19 / 32 Fotos
'Live Free or Die Hard'
- In 2007, John McClane teamed up with young hacker Matthew Farrell (Justin Long) to fight against a cyber-terrorist.
© BrunoPress
20 / 32 Fotos
'RED'
- In 2010, the actor played former black-ops agent, Frank Moses. A sequel ('RED 2') was released in 2013.
© Getty Images
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'The Expendables 2'
- In 2012, Willis teamed up with a bunch of first-class action stars in 'The Expendables 2.'
© BrunoPress
22 / 32 Fotos
'A Good Day to Die Hard'
- John McClane was back for the (allegedly) final movie of the franchise in 2013.
© Getty Images
23 / 32 Fotos
Debut album
- In 1987, Willis released his debut studio album, 'The Return of Bruno.'
© Getty Images
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Second album
- In 1989 he released his second album, 'If It Don't Kill You, It Just Makes You Stronger.'
© Getty Images
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Musician
- Not only can Bruce Willis sing, he can also play the harmonica really well!
© Getty Images
26 / 32 Fotos
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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Bruce Willis: The smirky tough guy with a heart
The actor, diagnosed with Aphasia, steps away from acting
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He's one of Hollywood's coolest action heroes. Or shall we say anti-hero? Bruce Willis's characters always seem to find a way out of chaos when everything falls apart around them. The actor himself is no different. From hit action movies such as the 'Die Hard' franchise, to supernatural psychological thrillers like 'The Sixth Sense,' Bruce Willis has proven time and time again how versatile he is on the big screen. Now, the actor is stepping away from acting. His family has shared on Instagram that Willis has been diagnosed with aphasia, a health condition that affects the production or comprehension of speech and the ability to read or write. The post goes on: "We know how much he means to you, as you do to him… As Bruce always says, ‘Live it up’ and together we plan to do just that."
In this gallery, we look at the man behind the smirky grin: his life, his movies, and his music. Browse through to learn more about Bruce Willis.
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