Bruce Willis: From ‘Die Hard’ to International Actor
Bruce Willis is one of the most iconic actors of our time. He has starred in some of Hollywood’s most popular and beloved films, including Die Hard, The Fifth Element and Red. For more than 35 years, Willis has been a major name in Hollywood, captivating audiences with intense performances alongside some of the industry’s biggest stars. But what happened to Bruce Willis after he became an international superstar?
Rise to Fame
In the 1980s, Willis landed a recurring role on the hit TV show Moonlighting as the down-on-his-luck detective David Addison. His performance earned him two Golden Globe Awards, and he received an Emmy award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 1987. Willis’s newfound fame catapulted him into one of Hollywood’s leading men and it wasn’t long before he began appearing in major motion pictures.
Film Stardom
Willis rose to international fame in 1988 with his lead role in the action-packed film Die Hard. The film was an instant hit and became one of the most successful action movies of all time. The success of Die Hard put Willis on the map as one of Hollywood’s premiere action stars. In the following years, Willis continued to work in the action genre with films like The Last Boy Scout, Hudson Hawk and Armageddon. He also starred in popular comedies like The Whole Nine Yards and The Sixth Sense, as well as the sci-fi classic The Fifth Element.
Continued Success
In the 2000s, Willis’ star power only seemed to grow as he appeared in a series of box-office successes. He starred in the Die Hard sequels Die Harder, Die Hard With a Vengeance, and Live Free or Die Hard. He also had lead roles in band of Brothers, Sin City and the four-part series of Sherlock Holmes movies. In recent years, Willis has continued to appear in popular action films including Death Wish, Glass, Red and the Expendables franchise.
Willis has truly become an international actor, with his name and star power stretching far and wide. He has become one of Hollywood’s most iconic action stars, and his legacy continues to live on. He has been recognized for his accomplishments with several Golden Globe Awards, an Emmy Award and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. With over 30 years of filmography, Willis’ work is sure to continue to be enjoyed for years to come.