Bruce Willis
Acting

Bruce Willis

"An iconic presence in cinema, defining characters with depth and intensity."

Age

71 years

Origin

West Germany [now Germany]

Active

1944 — Present

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...

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History of the Legend

Witness the defining moments that shaped a legacy.

Saturday Night Live
19751975

Saturday Night Live

Starring as Self - Host

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.

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Filmography Engine

200 Credits found

Bruce Willis : les secrets d'une icône

Bruce Willis : les secrets d'une icône

Self (archive footage)

2025

Emma and Bruce Willis: The Unexpected Journey – A Diane Sawyer Special

Emma and Bruce Willis: The Unexpected Journey – A Diane Sawyer Special

Self (archive footage)

2025

Sly

Sly

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

2023

The Randall Scandal: Love, Loathing, and Vanderpump

The Randall Scandal: Love, Loathing, and Vanderpump

Self (archive footage)

2023

Assassin

Assassin

Valmora

2023

Detective Knight: Independence

Detective Knight: Independence

Det. James Knight

2023

Detective Knight: Redemption

Detective Knight: Redemption

Det. James Knight

2022

Paradise City

Paradise City

Ian Swan

2022

Detective Knight: Rogue

Detective Knight: Rogue

Det. James Knight

2022

Wire Room

Wire Room

Shane Mueller

2022

Wrong Place

Wrong Place

Frank

2022

White Elephant

White Elephant

Arnold Soloman

2022

Vendetta

Vendetta

Donnie Fetter

2022

Corrective Measures

Corrective Measures

Julius 'The Lobe' Loeb

2022

Fortress: Sniper's Eye

Fortress: Sniper's Eye

Robert

2022

A Day to Die

A Day to Die

Alston

2022

Gasoline Alley

Gasoline Alley

Detective Freeman

2022

American Siege

American Siege

Ben Watts

2022

Fortress

Fortress

Robert

2021

Deadlock

Deadlock

Ron Whitlock

2021

Apex

Apex

Thomas Malone

2021

Survive the Game

Survive the Game

David

2021

Midnight in the Switchgrass

Midnight in the Switchgrass

Karl Helter

2021

Out of Death

Out of Death

Jack Harris

2021

Cosmic Sin

Cosmic Sin

James Ford

2021

Breach

Breach

Clay Young

2020

Bruce Willis, l'indestructible

Bruce Willis, l'indestructible

Cast

2020

Hard Kill

Hard Kill

Chalmers

2020

Survive the Night

Survive the Night

Frank

2020

Trauma Center

Trauma Center

Lt. Det. Wakes

2019

The Movies That Made Us

The Movies That Made Us

Det. John McClane (archive footage)

2019

Motherless Brooklyn

Motherless Brooklyn

Frank Minna

2019

10 Minutes Gone

10 Minutes Gone

Rex

2019

Between Two Ferns: The Movie

Between Two Ferns: The Movie

Bruce Willis (archive footage)

2019

The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part

The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part

Bruce Willis (voice)

2019

Glass

Glass

David Dunn / The Overseer

2019

Air Strike

Air Strike

Jack

2018

Reprisal

Reprisal

James

2018

Comedy Central Roast of Bruce Willis

Comedy Central Roast of Bruce Willis

Self

2018

James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction

James Cameron's Story of Science Fiction

Self

2018

Death Wish

Death Wish

Paul Kersey

2018

Acts of Violence

Acts of Violence

Detective James Avery

2018

The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - Sticky Fingers Live at the Fonda Theatre 2015

The Rolling Stones: From the Vault - Sticky Fingers Live at the Fonda Theatre 2015

Self - Audience Member

2017

The Orville

The Orville

Groogen (voice)

2017

First Kill

First Kill

Howell

2017

Once Upon a Time in Venice

Once Upon a Time in Venice

Steve

2017

John Travolta, le miraculé d'Hollywood

John Travolta, le miraculé d'Hollywood

Self - Actor (archive footage)

2017

Split

Split

David Dunn (uncredited)

2017

Tony Bennett Celebrates 90

Tony Bennett Celebrates 90

Self

2016

Precious Cargo

Precious Cargo

Eddie

2016

Marauders

Marauders

Hubert

2016

Extraction

Extraction

Leonard Turner

2015

Rock the Kasbah

Rock the Kasbah

Bombay Brian

2015

Exploring the Set of 'Moonrise Kingdom'

Exploring the Set of 'Moonrise Kingdom'

Self / Cap Sharp

2015

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Self - Guest

2015

Vice

Vice

Julian

2015

The Prince

The Prince

Omar

2014

Sin City: A Dame to Kill For

Sin City: A Dame to Kill For

Hartigan

2014

Altman

Altman

Self

2014

RED 2

RED 2

Frank Moses

2013

Career Impact Analysis

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20204.6
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