Last updated on: September 13, 2024

Walter Bruce Willis (born on March 19, 1955) is a retired American actor. He is best known for his roles in action films, particularly as John McClane in the Die Hard series.

As of November 2024, Bruce Willis is 69 years and 8 months old, his estimated net worth is $250 million and he stands at a height of 6 feet (183 cm or 1.83 m) tall.

Bio / Wiki

Full Name

Walter Bruce Willis

Nickname

Bruno, Buck-Buck.

Profession

Actor, producer, and singer.

Career

Debut

Film

The First Deadly Sin (1980)

TV

Miami Vice (1984)

Album

The Return of Bruno (1987)

Best Known for

Moonlighting (1985)

Genres

R&B, Pop

Instruments

Vocals, Harmonica

Awards

Full list

Personal Profile and Background Details

Date of Birth

19 March 1955

Age

As of today, Bruce is 69 years, 8 months, and 2 days old.

Zodiac sign

Pisces

Signature

Nationality

American

Birth Place

Idar-Oberstein, Rhineland-Palatinate, West Germany

Residence

Brentwood, Los Angeles, California, U.S.

School / College / University

Penns Grove High School in New Jersey (graduated in 1973)

Montclair State College (dropout)

Educational Qualification

He dropped out in his sophomore year.

Religion

Lutheran

Race / Ethnicity

German from his mother’s side and English, with some Dutch, French, Welsh, and Irish from his father’s side.

Food Habits

Breakfast

• Omelette: Made with mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, and grated Parmesan cheese.
• Pancakes: Occasionally enjoys pancakes made from corn flour.

Lunch

Steak: Prefers lean cuts seasoned with mustard, pepper, oregano, and olive oil, often served with sweet potatoes and chili peppers.

Dinner

• Fish: Usually opts for grilled salmon or a tuna salad with leafy vegetables, accompanied by a green salad.

Snacks

• Sandwiches: Often includes chicken nuggets, tomato, cheese, lettuce, and mustard. He also occasionally indulges in processed snacks like donuts.

Hobbies

Singing, playing basketball, and boxing.

Physical Attributes and Measurements

Height

• In feet: 6′ 0″
• In Centimeters: 183 cm
• In meters: 1.83 m

Weight

• In kilograms: 84 kg
• In Pounds: 185 lbs

Body Measurements

• Chest Size: 44 inches
• Biceps Size: 14 inches
• Waist Size: 34 inches

Shoe size

10 (US)

Eye color

Green

Hair Color

Dark Brown.

Now he is bald.

Family

Wife

Demi Moore (actress) (married in 1987, divorced in 2000)

 

Emma Heming Willis (2009–Present)

Father

David Andrew Willis (American Soldier)

David Willis was in the U.S. military, stationed in Germany. It was then that he met Bruce’s mom, Marlene K. Willis, who had German ancestry. Because of him, Bruce developed discipline in his life.

After David was discharged from the military, he and his family moved to Carneys Point, N.J., where he worked as a welder, a master mechanic and a factory worker. He died in 2009 at age 79.

Mother

Marlene Willis

 

She has played a significant role in his life and upbringing. Because of her, he was exposed to aspects of German culture and traditions.

Before marriage, she worked in a bank but later she became a full-time homemaker. Her focus is more on raising her children and managing the household.

Siblings

Florence Willis (Younger Sister)

 

His sister Florence lives a very private life. She is a Rags designer and sells her Rags on Etsy. She is married to Dan Rogers and together they have 4 kids named Summer, Tyler, Katie, and Hayley. Now she lives in Westlake Village with her husband.

David Willis (Younger Brother)

David is Bruce’s younger brother.  He is a film producer and studied at the University of Delaware.

We got to know that he has 4 kids. details about his partner and other things are not known as of now.

Robert Willis (Younger Brother)

His younger brother, Robert, was a website designer who tragically passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2001 at the age of 42. Bruce was very supportive during Robert’s illness. He spent time so much time with him in his final weeks.

Children

Rumer Willis (daughter) (actress and singer)

 

Tallulah Willis (daughter)

 

Scout LaRue Willis (daughter)

 

Mabel Ray Willis (daughter)

Evelyn Penn Willis (daughter)

 

 

Others

Edgar George Willis (Paternal Grandfather)

Martha Florence Tingle (Paternal Grandmother)

Relationship & More

Marital Status

Married to Emma Heming

Marriage Date

21 November 1987 (Demi Moore)

21 March 2009 (Emma Heming)

Girlfriend and Dating History

Demi Moore (1987–1998)

Maria Bravo (1999–2001)

Alisha Klass (2000–2001)

Nadia Bjorlin (2002)

Brooke Burns (2003–2004)

Emily Sandberg (2002)

Lindsay Lohan (2005)

Aida Yespica (2005)

Karen McDougal (2007)

Emma Heming (2009–Present)

Favorite Things

• Favorite color – white, black.
• Sports – Basketball and boxing

Net Worth 2024

$250 million

As of November 2024, it’s estimated that Bruce Willis has a net worth of about $250 million, based on information from different reliable sources. He is undoubtedly one of Hollywood’s iconic actors. From the time he started his acting career, he has diversified his streams of income through acting, endorsement deals, business, and investments in real estate. Below we go in-depth into how Bruce Willis makes his money, how much he pulled in from various sources, and how he does it all.

1. Film Career – Acting

Bruce Willis has had an acting career that lasted more than four decades and formed the foundation of his wealth. His success in moving from television into blockbuster movies brought him into the ranks of the highest earners in Hollywood.

Television: Early Start with Moonlighting

Moonlighting (1985–1989): Willis’s breakthrough came when he played the lead role of David Addison Jr. in the TV series Moonlighting. While modernly the salary for that show wasn’t astronomical, it gave him wide exposure.

Estimated earnings from Moonlighting: $500,000 for the series run.

Blockbuster Movies

Bruce Willis has acted in over 100 movies. Many of his films have been in the action genre, which gained a substantial box office. His famous films and their respective incomes are as follows.

Die Hard Series, 1988–2013

Die Hard series helped Bruce Willis to be labeled as a Hollywood leading man. During the five films, this Die Hard series garnered more than $1.4 billion worldwide.

He pulled in a $5 million paycheck for the first Die Hard, in 1988, which was a crazy number at that time for an actor.

That number grew to $25 million for Die Hard with a Vengeance in 1995, and by the final movie, A Good Day to Die Hard in 2013, it’s reportedly $20–25 million a film, along with backend deals.

The Sixth Sense (1999)

Willis gambled on The Sixth Sense, opting for just $14 million upfront salary but his backend deal soared.

The film raked in a worldwide gross of $672 million; thanks to the backend percentage, Willis netted a cool $100 million in the process.

Pulp Fiction (1994)

Though his role was smaller than in some other films, Willis was paid $800,000 for his role in Quentin Tarantino’s cultural landmark film Pulp Fiction.

Other Notable Roles and Salaries

• Armageddon, 1998: $20 million
• The Whole Nine Yards, 2000: $10 million
• Tears of the Sun, 2003: $20 million
• Red, 2010: $15 million
• G.I. Joe: Retaliation, 2013: $20 million

Straight-to-Video Films

Later in his career, Willis has appeared in a spate of low-budget, straight-to-video action movies. These films typically pay him $1-2 million per role. While these are less prestigious, the projects help him bag substantial money without taking up too much time and being on the ground for exhaustive shooting schedules.

Commercials and Endorsements

Bruce Willis has turned his global fame into endorsement deals and commercial appearances:

Seagram’s Wine Coolers: Early in his career, Willis starred in a commercial for Seagram’s Wine Coolers for an estimated $5–7 million.

Sobieski Vodka: Willis became partial owner and spokesperson for Sobieski Vodka, reportedly hauling in millions through the partnership.

Telecom Commercials: He also acted in a number of international telecom commercials, including $10 million with SoftBank in Japan to endorse its mobile services.

Business Ventures

Willis has pursued other business ventures aside from acting, in an effort to diversify his brand and earn more money.

Planet Hollywood

In 1991, Bruce Willis, along with Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger opened a chain of restaurants called Planet Hollywood. The restaurant chain did file for bankruptcy protection towards the latter part of the 1990’s but for several years initially, the chain had been very lucrative.

Willis reportedly reaped tens of millions during the heyday of Planet Hollywood via stock and promotional deals.

Real Estate Investments

Bruce Willis has invested heavily in real estate throughout the years and has bought and sold various properties all over the world, including New York, Los Angeles, Idaho, and the Caribbean.
He sold his estate in Westchester, New York, for $7.66 million in 2019 while listing a beachfront home in Turks and Caicos Islands for $33 million in 2018.
His collection of real estate is estimated at approximately $50 million, with different sales contributing majorly to his net worth.

Music Career

Bruce Willis tried his hand at music. He released several albums, the first one being The Return of Bruno in 1987, and it had modest success. His music career was not that much of a factor in his net worth, but it added to his cultural appeal.

Estimated income from records and live performances: $1–3 million.

Merchandising and Licensing

Bruce Willis’s image and likeness are licensed in connection with numerous products associated with his film roles, but most especially in Die Hard. Licensing is a very volatile source of income; the figures mentioned above are approximate, and substantial licensing revenues can add up to an additional $1–2 million annually to his income.

Residuals and Royalties

He still receives residual checks from his back catalog of films and television. Because most of his movies remain in extremely heavy television and streaming rotation, particularly Die Hard and The Sixth Sense, Willis still pulls in tens of millions of dollars in royalties.

Estimated annual income from residuals: $10–15 million.

Philanthropy

Although philanthropy in itself is not a source of income, it is important to note that Bruce Willis has been involved in some philanthropy throughout his career. He supports causes such as military veterans, environmental protection, and children’s charities. He has donated significant amounts from his earnings for these causes.

Health and Retirement

In 2022, it was announced that Bruce Willis was suffering from aphasia-a condition that affects cognitive ability, especially speech and language. He therefore announced his retirement from acting. The royalties from such a stellar career, investments, and residuals will keep him earning for many years after he has withdrawn from the limelight.

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Car collection

1. 1968 DODGE CHARGER
2. 1968 SHELBY GT500
3. 1968 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 400
4. 1957 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
5. 1954 CHEVROLET 3100
6. 1967 CHEVROLET CORVETTE STINGRAY
7. 1988 LINCOLN LIMOUSINE
8. 1955 CHEVROLET BEL AIR NOMAD
9. LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER
10. CADILLAC ESCALADE
11. 2013 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT SPEED LE MANS EDITIONsource: hotcars

House

A house in Bedford, NY – $12 million.

Pets

Social Media Profiles

He is not active on social media.