Bruce Willis

Musician · US · b. 1955

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Bruce Willis is not only a celebrated actor but also a singer, showcasing his talents in both fields.

His debut album, "The Return of Bruno," marked his entry into the music industry and was well-received.

Willis's album "If It Don’t Kill You, It Just Makes You Stronger" reflects his resilience and artistic growth.

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Biography

Early Life

Walter Bruce Willis was born on March 19, 1955, in Idar-Oberstein, West Germany, to an American soldier and a German mother. After his father was discharged from the military, the family moved to Carneys Point, New Jersey, where Willis grew up in a blue-collar household. He struggled with a stutter during his childhood, but found that acting helped him overcome it. He graduated from Penns Grove High School in 1973 and later pursued a drama program at Montclair State University before moving to New York City to further his acting career.

Career

Willis first gained fame as David Addison Jr. in the television series "Moonlighting" (1985–1989), where he showcased his comedic talent alongside Cybill Shepherd. His performance earned him an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award. In 1988, he solidified his status as an action star with his iconic role as John McClane in the "Die Hard" franchise, which became a defining moment in his career. Beyond acting, Willis also ventured into music, releasing several albums, including "The Return of Bruno" and singles like "Respect Yourself" and "Secret Agent Man."

Personal Life

Willis has been married twice, first to actress Demi Moore, with whom he shares three daughters. The couple's high-profile marriage ended in divorce in 2000, but they have maintained a close friendship. He later married model Emma Heming in 2009, and they have two daughters together. Despite facing health challenges, including aphasia and frontotemporal dementia, Willis remains a beloved figure in both film and music, known for his contributions to the entertainment industry.

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Discography

Albums

The Ultimate Collection2004

1.Comin' Right Up3:29
2.Respect Yourself3:53
3.Down in Hollywood5:20
4.Youngblood4:08
5.Under the Boardwalk3:05
6.Secret Agent Man/James Bond Is Back4:47
7.Jackpot (Bruno's Bop)4:11
8.Fun Time3:37
9.Lose Myself3:57
10.Flirting With Disaster4:28
11.Respect Yourself (12")6:36
12.Pep Talk4:33
13.Crazy Mixed Up World3:26
14.Turn It Up (A Little Louder)4:05
15.Soul Shake2:54
16.Here Comes Trouble Again4:53
17.Save the Last Dance for Me3:50
18.Blues for Mr. D5:25
19.Tenth Avenue Tango4:05
20.Can't Leave Her Alone3:55
21.Barnyard Boogie2:56
22.Love Makes the World Go Round2:56
23.I'll Go Crazy3:31
24.Moonlighting (Theme)3:03
25.Limbo Rock2:23
26.This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You)2:53
27.Blue Moon2:19
28.I Told Ya I Love Ya, Now Get Out!2:06
29.Good Lovin'3:17
30.Since I Fell for You5:51
31.When a Man Loves a Woman2:52
32.Someone to Watch Over Me4:10
33.Stormy Weather3:41

Where to listen:Apple Music YouTube Music Spotify

Classic Bruce Willis1999

1.Under the Boardwalk3:04
2.Respect Yourself3:53
3.Down in Hollywood5:20
4.Young Blood4:09
5.Comin’ Right Up3:29
6.Secret Agent Man / James Bond Is Back4:48
7.Save the Last Dance for Me3:50
8.Fun Time3:38
9.Lose Myself3:57
10.Flirting With Disaster4:29
11.Jackpot (Bruno’s Bop)4:12
12.Blues for Mr D5:27
13.Tenth Avenue Tango4:05
14.Love Makes the World Go Round2:55
15.Here Comes Trouble Again4:53
16.Soul Shake2:54
17.I’ll Go Crazy3:31
18.Respect Yourself (extended 12″ version)6:37

Where to listen:Apple Music YouTube Music Spotify

Bruce Willis1997

1.Comin’ Right Up3:31
2.Respect Yourself3:54
3.Down in Hollywood5:21
4.Young Blood4:10
5.Under the Boardwalk3:04
6.Secret Agent Man / James Bond Is Back4:48
7.Jackpot (Bruno’s Bop)4:12
8.Funtime3:39
9.Lose Myself3:58
10.Flirting With Disaster4:30
11.Save the Last Dance for Me3:51
12.Blues for Mr. D5:27
13.Tenth Avenue Tango (instrumental)4:06
14.Love Makes the World Go Round2:57
15.I’ll Go Crazy3:31
16.Soul Shake2:55
17.Here Comes Trouble Again4:54
18.Respect Yourself (extended 12″ version)6:36

Where to listen:Apple Music YouTube Music Spotify

If It Don’t Kill You, It Just Makes You Stronger1989

1.Pep Talk4:33
2.Crazy Mixed-Up World3:27
3.Turn It Up (A Little Louder)4:08
4.Soul Shake2:53
5.Here Comes Trouble Again4:54
6.Save the Last Dance for Me3:52
7.Blues for Mr. D5:27
8.Tenth Avenue Tango4:06
9.Can't Leave Her Alone3:55
10.Barnyard Boogie2:57
11.Love Makes the World Go Round2:57
12.I'll Go Crazy3:31

Where to listen:Apple Music YouTube Music Spotify

The Return of Bruno1987

1.Comin’ Right Up3:29
2.Respect Yourself3:53
3.Down in Hollywood5:20
4.Young Blood4:09
5.Under the Boardwalk3:03
6.Secret Agent Man / James Bond Is Back4:47
7.Jackpot (Bruno’s Bop)4:11
8.Fun Time3:37
9.Lose Myself3:57
10.Flirting With Disaster4:28

Where to listen:Apple Music YouTube Music Spotify

Singles

Turn it Up (a Little Louder)1990

Tracklist not collected yet.

Where to listen:Apple Music YouTube Music Spotify

Secret Agent Man (James Bond Is Back)1987

Tracklist not collected yet.

Where to listen:Apple Music YouTube Music Spotify

Respect Yourself1986

Tracklist not collected yet.

Where to listen:Apple Music YouTube Music Spotify

Comin' Right Up

Tracklist not collected yet.

Where to listen:Apple Music YouTube Music Spotify

Gallery

Label

Record label: Motown

Achievements

Award: Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎
Award: Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy
Award: Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screenplay
Award: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Award: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
Award: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Award: Officer of Arts and Letters
Award: New Jersey Hall of Fame

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