Bruce Willis

Biography: Bruce Willis grew up in New Jersey. He attended Montclair State College and joined its theatre department. He did many auditions and finally landed a role in the play Heaven and Earth in 1977. This role gave Willis reason to quit school. From there, he moved to Hell's Kitchen to pursue his dreams of being an actor.

Up next for Willis was being cast in off-Broadway plays and also getting roles in television commercials. The first breakthrough in Willis' career would come in 1984, when he replaced the lead in Fool for Love. His and the play's run lasted for 100 performances off-Broadway. Later in 1984, Willis took a trip to Los Angeles. He auditioned for the role of David Addison on a show called Moonlighting. Willis was selected from 3,000 contenders and won the role. He starred opposite Cybil Sheppard. Moonlighting became a huge success. Bruce won an Emmy and a Golden Globe Award for his phenomenal work on the show. Willis' Moonlighting success propelled him
Bruce Willis grew up in New Jersey. He attended Montclair State College and joined its theatre department. He did many auditions and finally landed a role in the play Heaven and Earth in 1977. This role gave Willis reason to quit school. From there, he moved to Hell's Kitchen to pursue his dreams of being an actor.

Up next for Willis was being cast in off-Broadway plays and also getting roles in television commercials. The first breakthrough in Willis' career would come in 1984, when he replaced the lead in Fool for Love. His and the play's run lasted for 100 performances off-Broadway.

Later in 1984, Willis took a trip to Los Angeles. He auditioned for the role of David Addison on a show called Moonlighting. Willis was selected from 3,000 contenders and won the role. He starred opposite Cybil Sheppard. Moonlighting became a huge success. Bruce won an Emmy and a Golden Globe Award for his phenomenal work on the show.

Willis' Moonlighting success propelled him into movie stardom. He has starred in many popular movies and is one of today's most well-known and talented actors. Bruce has made such wonderful films as the Die Hard movies, Sixth Sense, Whole Nine Yards, Hostage, and Sin City (to name a few).

Willis has had an amazing career and is truly one of the most versatile actors of his generation.
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Bruce Willis' Scores

  • Movies
  • TV
Average career score: 48
Highest Metascore: 94 Pulp Fiction
Lowest Metascore: 17 Hudson Hawk
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 55
  2. Negative: 17 out of 55
55 movie reviews
Title: Year: Credit: User score:
39 First Kill Jul 21, 2017 Howell / Police Chief / Howell 6.3
28 Once Upon a Time in Venice Jun 16, 2017 Steve / Steve Ford / Steve Ford 3.3
42 Marauders Jul 1, 2016 Hubert 4.8
27 Precious Cargo Apr 22, 2016 Eddie 4.4
25 Extraction Dec 18, 2015 Leonard Turner / Leonard Turner 2.8
29 Rock the Kasbah Oct 23, 2015 Cast / Bombay Brian 3.7
17 Vice Jan 16, 2015 Julian 1.5
46 Sin City: A Dame To Kill For Aug 22, 2014 Hartigan / John Hartigan 8.0
19 The Prince Aug 22, 2014 Omar / Omar 3.6
35 The Expendables 3 Aug 15, 2014 Church 5.8
47 RED 2 Jul 19, 2013 Frank Moses / Frank / Frank Moses 6.6
41 G.I. Joe: Retaliation Mar 29, 2013 Joe Colton 5.3
28 A Good Day to Die Hard Feb 14, 2013 Executive Producer / John McClane / John McClane 4.6
38 Lay the Favorite Dec 7, 2012 Dink Heimowitz 5.1
84 Looper Sep 28, 2012 Older Joe / Old Joe / Older Joe 8.2
22 The Cold Light of Day Sep 7, 2012 Martin / Martin / Martin Shaw 4.0
51 The Expendables 2 Aug 17, 2012 Church / Church 7.1
84 Moonrise Kingdom May 25, 2012 Cast / Captain Sharp 8.1
60 RED Oct 15, 2010 Frank Moses 6.9
45 The Expendables Aug 13, 2010 Mr. Church 6.3
31 Cop Out Feb 26, 2010 Jimmy Monroe 5.0
45 Surrogates Sep 25, 2009 Tom Greer 5.8
69 Live Free or Die Hard Jun 27, 2007 John McClane 6.9
66 The Hip Hop Project May 11, 2007 Executive Producer / Himself tbd
31 Perfect Stranger Apr 13, 2007 Harrison Hill 4.9
77 Grindhouse Apr 6, 2007 Lt. Muldoon (Segment "Planet Terror") 8.0
53 Alpha Dog Jan 12, 2007 Sonny Truelove 6.1
67 Over the Hedge May 19, 2006 RJ 8.2
53 Lucky Number Slevin Apr 7, 2006 Mr. Goodkat 8.8
63 16 Blocks Mar 3, 2006 Det. Jack Mosley 8.0