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Bruce Willis
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March 19, 1955 in Idar-Oberstein, West Germany
Biography:Bruce Willis is one of Hollywood's most beloved and iconic leading men. The actor sports a cocky, ever-present smirk, projects a constant stream of wise-assed quips, and has virtually mastered the slow burn, but unlike some of his contemporaries with that approach, Willis never hesitates to let the audience know that it's partially done in goofy jest, or to reveal, at closer glance, a level of soft-hearted affability buried beneath it all. This juxtaposition initially served Willis well in big- and small-screen comedies, but in the late '80s, he switched gears by headlining John McTiernan's Die Hard (1988). In so doing, Willis carried his persona into barrel-chested action roles with equal force, and instantly established himself as one of the most bankable and versatile stars in contemporary filmdom.

Born Walter Willison -- an Army brat to parents stationed in Idar-Oberstein, West Germany -- on... Full Biography

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Bruce Willis, left, and Demi Moore attend the Emmy Awards in Pasadena, Calif., on Sept. 14, 1997.
Bruce Willis in "Die Hard"
Bruce Willis, left, and Brooke Burns attend the premiere of "The Whole Ten Yards" at Grauman's...
Bruce Willis attends the "Live Free or Die Hard" photo call at the George V Hotel in Paris on June...
Bruce Willis attends the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles in September 1985.
Bruce Willis in 1999
Bruce Willis, Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore and daughters attend the premiere of "Charlie's Angels:...
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