
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.

Pulp Fiction
1994 · as Butch Coolidge

Die Hard
1988 · as John McClane

Armageddon
1998 · as Harry S. Stamper

The Fifth Element
1997 · as Korben Dallas

Split
2017 · as David Dunn (uncredited)

Die Hard: With a Vengeance
1995 · as John McClane

Live Free or Die Hard
2007 · as John McClane

Tears of the Sun
2003 · as Lieutenant A.K. Waters

The Sixth Sense
1999 · as Malcolm Crowe

Over the Hedge
2006 · as RJ (voice)

Looper
2012 · as Old Joe

16 Blocks
2006 · as Jack Mosley

The Expendables
2010 · as Mr. Church (uncredited)

Striking Distance
1993 · as Tom Hardy

Ocean's Twelve
2004 · as Bruce Willis

Die Hard 2
1990 · as John McClane

RED
2010 · as Frank Moses

The Expendables 2
2012 · as Church