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Bruce Willis (born Walter Bruce Willis, 19.03.1955)
Bruce Willis is an American actor best known for his action movie roles and, in particular, his role as John McClane in the 'Die Hard' movie series.

Childhood: Bruce Willis was born in Idar-Oberstein, West Germany where his father David Willis served as a soldier. They moved to Carneys Point, New Jersey when he was discharged in 1957 and David went on to be a welder, master mechanic and factory worker while his German mother Marlene K. worked in a bank. Bruce attended Penns Grove High School and began to suffer from a stutter for which he was nicknamed Buck-Buck. However, he lost it through performing on stage and his extra-curricular activities included drama club and being the student council president. He went on be a security guard at Salem Nuclear Power Plant after high school before embarking on a career as a private investigator. He later went back to acting, enrolling at Montclair State University's drama program but he left in his junior year and moved to New York where he earned a living as a bartender.

Acting Career: Bruce Willis' breakthrough in acting came with parts in theatre productions 'Heaven and Earth' and 'Fool for Love' as well as appearing in a Levi's commercial. He left New York for California to audition for TV roles and landed parts in an episode of 'Miami Vice' in 1984 and the first episode of 'The Twilight Zone' in 1985. He soon won his first lead role as David Addison Jr. in 1985-89 TV series 'Moonlighting' which won him an Emmy and a Golden Globe. He was hired as a pitchman for Seagram's Golden Wine Cooler products earning him $5-7 million but he decided against renewing his contract after quitting alcohol in 1988. His film debut came with the 1987 Blake Edwards film 'Blind Date' alongside Kim Basinger and John Larroquette and he later played cowboy Tom Mix in 1988's 'Sunset'. In 1988, his major Hollywood breakthrough came with 'Die Hard' in which he landed the lead role as John McClane and performed most of his own stunts. The movie grossed $138,708,852 worldwide and was followed by sequels 'Die Hard 2: Die Harder' in 1990, 'Die Hard with a Vengeance' in 1995, 'Live Free or Die Hard' in 2007) and, most recently, 'A Good Day to Die Hard' in 2013. His other successes included roles in Quentin Tarantino's 'Pulp Fiction' in 1994, 1995's 'Twelve Monkeys', 'The Fifth Element' in 1997, M. Night Shyamalan's 'The Sixth Sense' in 1999 and Michael Bay's 'Armageddon' in 1998. He has also had his fair share of box office failures including 'The Bonfire of the Vanities', 'Striking Distance' and 'Hudson Hawk' which he co-wrote. In 2000, he won an Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series after appearing in 'Friends' and also appeared in 'The Whole Nine Yards' with Matthew Perry. In 2007, he worked with Robert Rodriguez for a second time following 'Sin City' with Grindhouse double feature half 'Planet Terror'. Also in the 2000s, he had roles in 'Perfect Stranger', 'Alpha Dog', 'Cop Out', 'Red' and even made a cameo in 'The Expendables'. His most recent roles include 2012's 'Moonrise Kingdom', an expanded role in 'The Expendables 2', an a co-starring role in 'Looper'.

Other Career Ventures: Bruce Willis has had some successes as a recording artist releasing debut album 'The Return of Bruno' in the late eighties with hit single 'Respect Yourself'. He also got to number 2 in the UK Top 40 with his cover of the Drifters' 'Under The Boardwalk'. He has appeared on 'The Late Show with David Letterman' many times, often staging over-the-top jokes mocking himself and other celebrities. He appeared in the video for 'Stylo' by Gorillaz. He owns several properties in locations including LA, Trump Towers in New York City, Malibu California, Montana, Parrot Cay in Turks and Caicos and Sun Valley, Idaho. He co-founded production company Cheyenne Enterprises and owns several businesses in Hailey, Idaho including The Mint Bar and The Liberty Theatre. He also co-founded Planet Hollywood with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone.

Personal Life: Bruce Willis married Demi Moore on November 21st 1987 after meeting her at the 'Stakeout' film premiere. They have 3 daughters; 24-year-old Rumer Willis, 21-year-old Scout LaRue Willis and 19-year-old Tallulah Belle Willis; but they divorced on October 18th 2000 for reasons unknown. He was engaged to Brooke Burns for 10 months before splitting in 2004. He has been married to model Emma Heming since March 21st 2009 with whom he has a baby daughter named Mabel Ray Willis. He used to be Lutheran but doesn't practise the religion anymore and though he has a lot of republican political views, he doesn't like to class himself as having any particular affiliation. He is a big defender of gun rights despite claiming to be a pacifist.



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Death Wish Trailer


Most people are brought up with a clear idea of right and wrong, but when it comes to retribution, mankind remains torn. When a Chicago doctor named Paul Kersey hears that his wife Lucy has been killed in a home invasion leaving his daughter Jordan critically injured, he decides to take matters into his own hands. Police have no leads, so Paul purchases a gun and tracks down the perpetrators himself with no mercy. His quest begins with taking revenge on the men that were responsible for the death of his wife, but soon turns into a vigilante vendetta against criminals in general. The people he's protecting believe him to be some kind of guardian angel but that doesn't mean the law are going to give him a free pass. When is taking another person's life no longer considered wrong? Is Paul Kersey really a hero or is he the worst kind of villain?

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First Kill [2017] Trailer


Will (Hayden Christensen) is a Wall Street broker who returns to his hometown with his wife Laura and young son Danny to show them the cabin where he was raised for a peaceful vacation. No sooner has he arrived than he his tracked down by a local police chief (Bruce Willis) that he knew as a youngster. The cop warns him of some trouble they had with the local bank recently, where a dangerous criminal got away with a serious robbery. When Will takes Danny out for an early morning activity out in the woods, they witness a man being shot by a gunman. They get the victim back to their home where Laura administers first aid. Later, he recovers, but kidnaps Danny and holds him hostage. The police chief identifies him as Levi Barrett, but Will refuses out of fear to reveal that Levi has asked him to recover the bank robbery money for him. It's only a matter of time before the cop finds out, but he desperately wants to find Danny as much as Will himself.

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Bruce Willis at the 15th Annual 'A Great Night in Harlem' Gala Concert held at the Apollo Theater Honoring Dr. John and Jazz Pianist McCoy Tyner - New York, United States - Thursday 27th October 2016

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Watch Bruce Willis Show Off His New Donald Trump Hair On The 'Tonight Show'


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Bruce Willis debuted a new look during his appearance on Friday night’s edition of 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon', wearing a blonde Donald Trump style wig. The actor was appearing on the late night talk show to promote his new movie Rock the Kasbah as well as his upcoming Broadway debut in Misery.

Bruce WillisBruce Willis donned a Donald Trump wig during his appearance on 'The Tonight Show'.

Wearing a suit and a red tie Willis took to Fallon’s sofa, giving a very presidential wave and pointing to an audience member while saying, "I like that guy.”

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Leaked Documents Show Alternative Castings For Tarantino's 'Pulp Fiction'


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Pulp Fiction has long since passed into the annals of movie history, confirming its director Quentin Tarantino as one of the modern greats of cinema and becoming arguably the biggest cult film of the 1990s. But, according to leaked documents, it could have looked very different indeed, as it turns out that many of its stars may not have been Tarantino’s first choices for their respective roles.

His wishlist – which has not yet been officially confirmed as genuine by Tarantino’s reps – was leaked via Reddit on Tuesday (September 15th) and makes for extremely interesting reading. Consisting of two sheets of hand-typed paper, the biggest revelation is that John Travolta, who received an Oscar nomination for his role as gangster Vincent Vega, was not Tarantino’s first choice. Rather, he originally wanted Michael Madsen – who of course did star in his first movie Reservoir Dogs just two years before – to play the part.

Quentin TarantinoQuentin Tarantino's 'Pulp Fiction' might have looked very different, according to leaked documents

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Steve Carell Replacing Bruce Willis In Woody Allen’s Next Film?


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Steve Carell is reportedly replacing Bruce Willis in Woody Allen’s next film. Sources speaking to a U.S. entertainment website have stated Carell is in talks for the role but his part has yet to be officially confirmed by the film’s producers.

Steve CarellSteve Carell at the American Film Institute's 43rd Life Achievement Award Gala in Los Angeles in June 2015.

Read More: Woody Allen Describes Himself As 'Lazy' And An 'Imperfectionist'.

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From 'DWTS' To Broadway: Rumer Willis Lands Role As Roxie Hart In 'Chicago' On Broadway


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‘Dancing With The Stars’ winner Rumer Willis is set to make her Broadway debut this August as Roxie Hart in the long-running musical Chicago. The actress will be taking over the role from singer Brandy who has currently been starring in the musical at New York's Ambassador Theatre.

Rumer WillisRumer Willis will replace singer Brandy as Roxie Hart in Chicago.

Willis has previously been onstage in a 2011 production of Nora Ephron's play Love, Loss and What I Wore opposite the late comedian Anne Meara. The 26 year old made her acting debut in 1995 at the age of seven, opposite her mother Demi Moore in Now and Then. More recently she has starred in teen dramas ‘90210’ and ‘Pretty Little Liars’ on the small screen.

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Mila Kunis Seemingly Confirms Marriage To Ashton Kutcher


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Mila Kunis appears to have confirmed her marriage to Ashton Kutcher. The couple are rumoured to have tied the knot over 4th July weekend. However, in an interview last month, Kunis referred to Kutcher as her “husband”. It is uncertain when the couple wed but this is the first time either has seemingly confirmed their marriage.

Mila KunisMila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher are married, Kunis seemingly confirmed the news in an interview last month.

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Rock The Kasbah Trailer


Sometimes, life can really take a turn when you least expect it. For one man, things about to go completely off the rails. Richie Lanz (Bill Murray) has been a tour manager for some of the greatest rock bands of all time, and his latest project is about to stir up something special. After becoming the tour manager for a young woman (Zooey Deschanel), he informs her that they are putting on a show in Afghanistan. Terrified, she runs away after they arrive, taking Lanz' wallet and passport with her. Now, stuck in Afghanistan, Lanz is forced to do what he can to find a way home, while doing what he can to enjoy the rocking lifestyle he has come to know and love along the way.

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First Look At Bill Murray & Zooey Deschanel In 'Rock The Kasbah' [Trailer]


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Rejoice, Bill Murray fans! We’ve just got the first glimpse at his new comedy Rock The Kasbah, in which he stars alongside Kate Hudson, Bruce Willis and Zooey Deschanel.

Directed by Barry Levinson (Sleepers, Bugsy, Good Morning Vietnam), it stars Murray, Hudson, Willis and Deschanel with a supporting cast of Danny McBride, Scott Caan, Leem Lubany, Fahim Fazli, Taylor Kinney, Beejan Land and Arian Moayed. It is scheduled to be released in US theaters on October 23rd.

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Bruce Willis and his wife Emma Heming-Willis having dinner - Celebrities at Grace bar and restaurant (Hotel am Zoo) in Wilmersdorf - Berlin, Germany - Saturday 9th May 2015

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Burglars Reportedly Steal $200K Worth Of Designer Clothing From Demi Moore's Storage Unit


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Demi Moore has lost more than $200,000 in designer clothing after burglars broke into her storage unit. The 52-year-old actress had a large quantity of clothes stored in the unit in North Hollywood but only a few select pieces have been taken. The burglars certainly had good taste as they reportedly picked out the most expensive items and left others.

Demi MooreDemi Moore's storage unit was reportedly broken into and her clothes stolen.

Read More: Bruce Willis And Demi Moore Unite To Cheer On Daughter Rumer Willis During Dancing With The Stars Debut.

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Jai Coutney, Bruce Willis and Sebastian Koch - 'A Good Day to Die Hard' UK Premiere London United Kingdom Thursday 7th February 2013

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Bruce Willis Saturday 19th May 2012 walking down stairs with crew members on the film set of 'A Good Day to Die Hard'

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Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray, Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Tilda Swinton, Wes Anderson and Cannes Film Festival - Jason Schwartzman, Bruce Willis, Wes Anderson, Edward Norton, Tilda Swinton and Bill Murray Wednesday 16th May 2012 'Moonrise Kingdom' photocall - during the 65th Cannes Film Festival

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Bruce Willis

Date of birth

19th March, 1955

Occupation

Actor

Sex

Male

Height

1.63


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Bruce Willis Movies

Death Wish Trailer

Death Wish Trailer

Most people are brought up with a clear idea of right and wrong, but when...

First Kill [2017] Trailer

First Kill [2017] Trailer

Will (Hayden Christensen) is a Wall Street broker who returns to his hometown with his...

Marauders Trailer

Marauders Trailer

When three million dollars is stolen from a bank by a team of professional bank...

Precious Cargo Trailer

Precious Cargo Trailer

The old proverb 'there's no honour among thieves' rings a little too close to home...

Extraction Trailer

Extraction Trailer

Leonard Turner has dedicated his life to the CIA. He might be partially retired but...

Rock The Kasbah Trailer

Rock The Kasbah Trailer

Sometimes, life can really take a turn when you least expect it. For one man,...

Altman Movie Review

Altman Movie Review

This isn't a tell-all doc about the iconic filmmaker: it's a love letter from his...

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Vice Trailer

Vice Trailer

Imagine a world where all your deepest darkest fantasies can be played out with no...

Sin City: A Dame to Kill For Movie Review

Sin City: A Dame to Kill For Movie Review

It's taken nearly 10 years for filmmaker Robert Rodriguez and graphic novelist Frank Miller to...

The Prince Trailer

The Prince Trailer

Paul (Jason Patric) used to be a major figure in the Las Vegas crime world...

Sin City 2: A Dame To Kill For Trailer

Sin City 2: A Dame To Kill For Trailer

It's all about revenge in Sin City now as the wounded (both physically and mentally)...

Sin City: A Dame To Kill For Trailer

Sin City: A Dame To Kill For Trailer

The everlasting trail of violence, death and deceit continues with the return of several characters...

RED 2 Movie Review

RED 2 Movie Review

That A-list cast of "retired, extremely dangerous" spies is back, coasting through another amiable but...

G.I. Joe: Retaliation Movie Review

G.I. Joe: Retaliation Movie Review

By ignoring everything that made 2009's G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra a hugely entertaining...

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