Facts About Bruce Willis That You Don't Know

Bruce Willis is an American actor, film producer, and singer.

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Bruce was born on March 19, 1955, in the town of Idar-Oberstein, West Germany.

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His father, David Willis, was an American soldier while his mother, Marlene, was German, from Kassel.

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Willis is the oldest of four children, has a younger sister, Florence, and two younger brothers, Robert (deceased) and David.

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Bruce spoke with a stutter, so his schoolmates nicknamed him "Buck-Buck" while attended Penns Grove High School.

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Willis worked as a security guard at the Salem Nuclear Power Plant in 1973 after graduating from high school.

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Willis enrolled in the Drama Program at Montclair State University.

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Bruce may have been one of the best bartenders in New York City.

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He achieved fame with a leading role as David Addison Jr. on the comedy-drama series Moonlighting.

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Willis released his debut album, The Return of Bruno, as a singer in 1987.

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Willis gained recognition as an action hero after his portrayal of John McClane in the Die Hard franchise.

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Willis's acting role models are Gary Cooper, Robert De Niro, Steve McQueen, and John Wayne.

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Bruce married model Emma Heming in Turks and Caicos on March 21, 2009 and has two daughters.

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Willis has won a variety of awards including a Golden Globe Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and two People's Choice Awards. He also honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on October 16, 2006.

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He promoted to the dignity of Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters on February 11, 2013, by French Minister of Culture Aurélie Filippetti.

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Bruce Willis announced his retirement from acting in March 2022 after being diagnosed with aphasia, which affects language cognition.

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Willis Becomes First Celebrity to Sell Rights to Deepfake Firm, Deepcake.

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Bruce Willis' net worth is estimated to be around $250 Million.

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