Bruce Willis
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👤 Bio & Residence
Full Name: Walter Bruce Willis
Date of Birth: March 19, 1955
Place of Birth: Idar-Oberstein, West Germany
Height: 183 cm (6′0″)
Weight: ~84 kg
Religion: Raised Lutheran
Nationality: American
Ancestry: German-American
Languages: English, some German
Marital Status: Married to Emma Heming Willis (2009– )
Children: 5 (Rumer, Scout, Tallulah, Mabel, Evelyn)
Occupation: Actor, Producer (retired 2022 due to health)
Education: Montclair State University (Drama, dropped out)
Net Worth: $250M+ (2025 estimate)
Total Social Followers: Millions (via family-managed accounts)
Businesses: Music, restaurants, film production
Notable Works: Die Hard, Pulp Fiction, The Sixth Sense, Armageddon, Looper
Current Residence: California & Idaho
Number of Houses: Multiple properties (downsized for health)
🎓 Education & Early Life
- Born in West Germany while father was stationed in US Army.
- Moved to New Jersey at age 2.
- Developed stutter as a child, improved through acting.
🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline
- 1980s: Breakthrough in TV series Moonlighting.
- 1988: Starred as John McClane in Die Hard — iconic action role.
- 1994: Played in Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction.
- 1999: Lead role in The Sixth Sense, box office phenomenon.
- 2000s: Continued success with Unbreakable, Armageddon, Looper.
- 2022: Retired from acting after aphasia diagnosis (later revealed frontotemporal dementia).
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- Golden Globe Award (Moonlighting).
- Two Primetime Emmy Awards.
- Hollywood Walk of Fame star (2006).
- Multiple People’s Choice and action star awards.
🧠 Did You Know?
- Worked as a bartender before acting fame.
- Recorded music albums as a singer (blues/rock).
- Co-owned Planet Hollywood with Schwarzenegger & Stallone.
- Ex-husband of Demi Moore (1987–2000).
- Father to actress Rumer Willis.
- Often performs his own stunts.
- Has appeared in over 100 films.
- Diagnosed with aphasia, later frontotemporal dementia.
- Supported US military and veterans charities.
- Was one of the world’s highest-paid actors in the 1990s.
- Huge fan of blues music.
- Played harmonica in live performances.
- Die Hard made him a global superstar overnight.
- Friends with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone.
- Known for witty, dry humor in interviews.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bruce Willis born and how old is he?
He was born on March 19, 1955; he is years old as of 2025.
What illness does Bruce Willis have?
He retired due to aphasia; later diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia.
Is Bruce Willis still acting?
No—he retired from acting in 2022.
Who is Bruce Willis married to?
He is married to model Emma Heming Willis since 2009.
How many children does Bruce Willis have?
He has five daughters: Rumer, Scout, Tallulah, Mabel, Evelyn.
What is Bruce Willis’s net worth?
Public estimates place it above $250 million (2025).
What is Bruce Willis’s most famous role?
John McClane in the Die Hard series.
Did Bruce Willis win awards?
Yes—Golden Globe, two Emmys, Walk of Fame star, among others.
Where was Bruce Willis born?
In Idar-Oberstein, West Germany, to an American father and German mother.
What businesses did he own?
Planet Hollywood, film/music ventures.
What music did Bruce Willis make?
He released blues and rock albums in the 1980s–90s.
Is Bruce Willis close with Demi Moore?
Yes—despite divorce, they remain friends and co-parent.
What causes does Bruce Willis support?
Military, veterans, and children’s charities.
How many films has Bruce Willis done?
Over 100 feature films.
How can I watch Bruce Willis films?
Available on major streaming platforms and Blu-ray collections.