Bruce Willis, who suffers from frontotemporal dementia, is one of the most successful and popular actors in Hollywood. He has a long artistic career that began in 1980, managing to establish himself as one of the best performers in the film industry. He has appeared in more than 70 films, highlighted with his talent and managed to win the hearts of the public.
For their interpretations, Bruce Willis He has won several recognitions and awards, including two Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe, and four Saturn Awards. He is considered one of the most bankable actors in a starring or supporting role, as the films in which he has appeared have grossed $7.5 billion at the worldwide box office.
Although he has been retired from cinema since March 2022, when it was revealed that he suffers from aphasia, a disease that affects people’s ability to speak, the interpretations of Bruce Willis They are remembered by the audience. In this sense, we review the 5 most iconic characters of the actor, according to CNN.
Bruce Willis and his current wife Emma Heming (Photo: Emma Heming/ Instagram)
BRUCE WILLIS’ FIVE MOST MEMORABLE CHARACTERS
1. John McClane in “Die Hard”
Although he had made other films before, Bruce Willis rose to fame in 1988 when he played John McClane in the film “Die Hard.” He played an agent of the New York Police Department, who tries to save his wife and other people who were taken hostage by a terrorist in a Los Angeles building.
“Die Hard” was a box office success, grossing more than $138 million worldwide and garnering rave reviews. In this tape, Bruce Willis made his own risk scenes and achieved an impeccable performance.
Bruce Willis played John McClane in “Die Hard” (Photo: Silver Pictures)
2. Butch Coolidge in “Pulp Fiction”
In 1994, Bruce Willis played Butch Coolidge in the movie “Pulp Fiction.” His participation in the mythical thriller directed by Quentin Tarantino gave a new stimulus to his career as an actor, generating good reviews for his work.
After its release, “Pulp Fiction” grossed almost 214 million dollars, when its budget was only eight million. In this film, Bruce Willis gave life to a retired ex-boxer in conflict with the mobster Marsellus Wallace and who does everything possible to get your watch back.
Bruce Willis played Butch Coolidge in the movie “Pulp Fiction” (Photo: Jersey Films)
3. Korben Dallas in “The Fifth Element”
In 1997, Bruce Willis played ex-Special Forces agent-turned-taxi driver Korben Dallas in the film “The Fifth Element.” This film directed by Luc Besson became a cult classic of science fiction.
“The Fifth Element” grossed a total of $263 million worldwide, three times its initial budget. It should be noted that 76% of the profits came from outside the United States.
Bruce Willis played Korben Dallas in the movie “The Fifth Element” (Photo: Gaumont Film Company)
4. Harry S. Stamper in “Armageddon”
In 1998, Bruce Willis played Harry S. Stamper in the movie “Armageddon.” Directed by Michael Bay, the film became the highest grossing film of that year worldwide despite poor reviews.
Bruce Willis gave life to an oil driller who is asked by NASA to intervene to stop an asteroid from hitting the earth. “Armageddon” was a movie that marked a generation.
Bruce Willis played Harry S. Stamper in the movie “Armageddon” (Photo: Buena Vista Pictures)
5. Malcolm Crowe in “The Sixth Sense”
In 1999, Bruce Willis starred in the film “The Sixth Sense” (“The Sixth Sense”, original English title), where he played the role of child psychologist Malcolm Crowe. The film from the director of M. Night Shyamalan earned a good box office and critical acclaim.
Malcolm Crowe, the role of Bruce Willis, is the psychologist who accompanies little Cole Sear, traumatized by appearances he cannot explain, until an unexpected truth is revealed. “The sixth sense” was listed as one of the best thrillers in the history of cinema.
Bruce Willis played child psychologist Malcolm Crowe in the film “The Sixth Sense” (Photo: Buena Vista Pictures)
