Bruce Willis

Acting

Born March 19, 1955 · Idar-Oberstein, West Germany [now Germany]

Also known as Walter Bruce Willis

Biography

Walter Bruce Willis is a retired American actor. Widely recognized as a Hollywood icon of the action genre, he first achieved fame with a leading role on the comedy-drama series Moonlighting (1985–1989) and has appeared in over one hundred films, gaining widespread recognition as an action hero for his portrayal of John McClane in the Die Hard franchise (1988–2013).

Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA

Awards & recognition

star on Hollywood Walk of Fame · 2016
Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres · 2013
New Jersey Hall of Fame · 2011
Officer of Arts and Letters · 2005
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series · 2000

Show all 20 awards →

Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Screenplay · 1992
Golden Globe Award — Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy · 1987
Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series · 1987
Broadcast Film Critics Association Award — Best Cast · 2013 · nominated
Broadcast Film Critics Association Award — Best Cast · 2006 · nominated
MTV Movie Award — Best On-Screen Duo · 2000 · nominated
MTV Movie Award — Best Performance · 2000 · nominated
Saturn Award — Best Actor · 2000 · nominated
Saturn Award — Best Supporting Actor · 1995 · nominated
Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Actor · 1992 · nominated
Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Screenplay · 1992 · nominated
MTV Movie Award — Best On-Screen Duo · 1992 · nominated
Golden Globe Award — Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture · 1990 · nominated
Golden Globe Award — Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy · 1988 · nominated
Golden Globe Award — Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy · 1986 · nominated