Bruce Willis, an actor and musician, is well known for playing hard-edged or lovable characters, frequently in thrilling action movies. He has a total of eight roles in movies with worldwide box office receipts of over $2.5 billion.
When he portrayed detective David Addison in the 1980s television sensation Moonlighting, Bruce Willis’ career was established. With the success of the action blockbuster Die Hard in 1988, he established himself as a legitimate movie star.
| Birth Name | |
|---|---|
| Birth Date | March 19, 1955 |
| Birth Place | Idar-Oberstein, West Germany |
| Nickname | Bruno |
| Height | 6' (1.83 m) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actor, film producer, singer |
| Notable Family Members | spouse Demi Moore |
| Children | Rumer Willis Scout Willis Tallulah Willis Mabel Ray Willis Evelyn Penn Willis |
Career
Against 3,000 other actors, Willis was chosen to play David Addison Jr. in the 1985–1989 television series Moonlighting. His leading role in Moonlighting, which he shared with Cybill Shepherd, contributed to his rise to prominence as a comedic actor. The 1987 Blake Edwards film Blind Date, starring Kim Basinger and John Larroquette, gave Willis his first leading role in a feature film. He was recast by Edwards to portray the genuine cowboy actor Tom Mix in Sunset. But it was his unexpected performance as John McClane in the 1988 action movie Die Hard that propelled him to stardom and action hero status. Late in the 1980s, Willis had some success as a recording artist. He released the pop-blues album The Return of Bruno, which featured the Pointer Sisters on the hit song “Respect Yourself.”
Bruce Willis’ Wife
Bruce Willis has been married to Demi Moore since 1987. The two met on the set of their first movie together, “Stakeout.” They have two children-daughter Rumer Willis (born 1988) and son Scout Willis (born 1991).
The couple announced their separation in 2000 after eight years of marriage. The divorce was finalized in 2002. In 2006, they reconciled and re-married in a private ceremony at the home of Gary Glitter.
Since the split, Bruce Willis has been linked to a number of actresses including Angie Everhart, Emma Hemingway, Julia Roberts and Rita Ora. He most recently dated his “Olympus Has Fallen” co-star Katherine Heigl for two years before announcing their break up in January 2019.
Children of Bruce Willis
Willis was married to Demi Moore from 1987 to 1990. They had two children together, Rumer Willis and Scout Willis. Demi later married Ashton Kutcher, and Bruce married Emma Hemingway in 2012. Together they have two daughters, Mabel Grace and Tallulah Belle.
Rumors About Bruce Willis
Bruce Willis is one of Hollywood’s most popular and well-known actors. He has starred in many films and has amassed a net worth of $200 million. His successful career spans over three decades, and he has appeared in some of the biggest films of all time. Recently, rumors have circulated that Willis is dating Jennifer Aniston again. But what is Bruce Willis’ net worth really made up of? Here’s everything you need to know about his wealth.
His Wealth Comes From his Acting Career
The majority of Bruce Willis’ net worth comes from his acting career. He has starred in some of the biggest films of all time and has earned a fortune as a result. He is particularly well-known for his roles in Die Hard, Armageddon, Sixth Sense, Pulp Fiction, The Prestige, and Catch Me If You Can. These films have collectively grossed over $5 billion at the box office alone. Additionally, Willis has appeared in several successful television series including Moonlighting and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. This past year he released his first film since 2014, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs which was well-received by critics and audiences alike.
He Has Also Made Money from Other Ventures
Bruce Willis also dabbles in other ventures outside of his acting career. For example, he owns several restaurants throughout the United States including Blue Ribbon Burger restaurant in Westwood Village and Bar Sajor restaurant
