Walter Bruce Willis (born March 19, 1955) is an American actor and film producer. Willis was born in Germany. His father is German and his father is American. When he was two years old, he moved to the United States with his family. His career began on the off-Broadway stage in the 1970s. He played the lead role in the comedy series "Moonlighting" (1985–1989) and became famous for it. Since then, he has been screened in 70 films, following his role as John McClane in the "Tough Guy" series. He is widely regarded as an action hero.
As a singer, Willis released his debut album The Return of Bruno in 1987. He released two more albums in 1989 and 2001. He made his Broadway debut in the stage adaptation of Misery in 2015. He is the recipient of several accolades, including a Golden Globe, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and two People's Choice Awards. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2006.