Highest rated as cast or director
Pulp Fiction
1994
Die Hard
1988
Moonrise Kingdom
2012
Twelve Monkeys
1995
The Sixth Sense
1999
Looper
2012
Biography
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.
Acted in 139
2020s
- 2023
- 2022
- 2021
- 2020
Bruce Willis, l'indestructible
Movie
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
Gorillaz - Single Collection 2001-2011
Movie
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
Grindhouse
Muldoon (segment "Planet Terror")
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004
Grand Champion
Mr. Blandford
- 2003
- 2002
True West
Lee
- 2001
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
- 1997
Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie
Bruno the Kid (voice) (archive footage)
- 1996
Bruno the Kid
Bruno the Kid (voice) · 36 episodes
- 1995
- 1994
- 1993
- 1992
- 1991
- 1990
1980s
- 1989
In Country
Emmett Smith
- 1988
- 1987
The Return of Bruno
Bruno Radolini
- 1985
- 1984
- 1982
- 1981
- 1980
A Guru Comes
Extra (uncredited)
The First Deadly Sin
Man Entering Diner as Delaney Leaves (uncredited)
Produced 7
2000s
- 2006
The Hip Hop Project
Executive Producer
- 2005
- 2004
Touching Evil
Executive Producer
- 2002
True West
Executive Producer
1990s
- 1996
Bruno the Kid
Executive Producer
1980s
- 1987
The Return of Bruno
Producer
Wrote 2
1990s
- 1991
1980s
- 1987
The Return of Bruno
Writer
Sound 2
1980s
- 1987
The Return of Bruno
Original Music Composer
- 1984
Appearances57
2020s
- 2025
Bruce Willis : les secrets d'une icône
Self (archive footage)
- 2023
2010s
- 2018
- 2017
The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - Sticky Fingers Live at the Fonda Theatre 2015
Self - Audience Member
John Travolta, le miraculé d'Hollywood
Self - Actor (archive footage)
- 2016
Tony Bennett Celebrates 90
Self
- 2015
Exploring the Set of 'Moonrise Kingdom'
Self / Cap Sharp
- 2014
- 2013
Bruce Willis: Why the Legend Never Dies
Narrator (voice) / Self
- 2012
B.B. King: The Life of Riley
Self
Close Up
Self (archive footage)
- 2011
Warren Ellis: Captured Ghosts
Self
- 2010
Inferno: The Making of 'The Expendables'
Self
2000s
- 2008
Shine a Light
Self - Concert Audience (uncredited)
- 2006
Tony Bennett: An American Classic
Self - Speaker
The Hip Hop Project
Self
- 2005
My Date with Drew
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 2004
Genius. A Night for Ray Charles
Self
- 2003
Journey to Safety: Making 'Tears of the Sun'
Self
- 2002
Pulp Fiction: The Facts
Self (archive footage)
The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies
Self - Interviewee (uncredited)
Heart of the Festival
Self (archive footage)
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
Armageddon: Target Earth
Self
- 1997
- 1996
The Hamster Factor and Other Tales of 'Twelve Monkeys'
Self
E! True Hollywood Story
Self · 1 episode
- 1995
A Night to Die For
Self
- 1994
Inside the Actors Studio
Self · 1 episode
- 1993
Annie Leibovitz 1993 Phaidon Documentary
Self
- 1992
- 1990
Seriously... Phil Collins
Self
1980s
- 1989
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
Self
That's Adequate
Self
- 1987
Dolly
Self · 1 episode
- 1986
Barbra Streisand: One Voice
Self - Audience Member (uncredited)
- 1982
1940s
- 1949
The Emmy Awards
Self · 1 episode
- 1944
Thanked in the credits1
1990s
- 1998
