Bruce Willis - Action star who used to be Hollywood's "sandet king": 4 decades of acting in 100 movies

Famous in Hollywood for his muscular hero image, actor Bruce Willis constantly renews himself through many works during his acting career spanning more than 40 years.

During a career spanning four decades, Bruce Willis acted in about 100 films. Although in recent years, actor 67 is on the slopes of his career when most of the films he participates in are small projects, not in theaters but often released in the form of DVD orders. However, undeniably, with his past reputation, Bruce Willis has a difficult position to replace in Hollywood.

Bruce Willis was the highest paid Hollywood actor for his role in "Die Hard". Photo: IMDb.

Bruce Willis gave up acting because of a terrible disease that shocked the artist world and the public. The organizers of the Golden Raspberry Awards recently also decided to cancel the "Worst Performance of Bruce Willis" category that was previously announced, in order to appreciate and recognize the actor's contributions to cinema. before he officially retired.

Become the "king of the sand" with the action brand "Die Hard"

In 1988, the success of "Die Hard" helped Bruce Willis from an unknown guy to become a leading Hollywood action star.

Bruce Willis once shared with Entertainment Weekly, "Die Hard" was a milestone that changed his career. According to Bruce, the fact that he was cast as police officer John McClane in "Die Hard" was a "miracle". Because at that time, Bruce was busy filming the TV series "Moonlighting", but star Cybill Shepherd suddenly had to take 11 months off due to pregnancy, so Bruce Willis accepted the "Die Hard" producer's offer.

Bruce Willis was once a top action star. Photo: AFP

With a budget of only $28 million, "Die Hard" reached a record $138 million worldwide, pushing Bruce Willis's salary up to $5 million - an unprecedented salary in Hollywood at the time. The "huge" number makes both the film industry and the media "chaos". Even, The New York Times wondered: "If Willis received $ 5 million, how much for Robert Redford?".

With "Die Hard," Bruce Willis has almost created a line of his own. Before that, many Hollywood action stars played heroes, but they were mostly stereotyped in strong, invincible and rigid images. Bruce Willis makes viewers empathize instead of just admiring the heroes on the screen. Bruce Willis' muscular hero is not "immortal", but sometimes vulnerable and has a sense of humor, close to the audience.

"Die Hard" distributor - 20th Century Studios - asserts that Willis is fully deserving of the huge salary and only he can transform into an action hero walking on the street, brave and well-mannered. .

"Die Hard" was a resounding success and was produced with 5 more sequels, and a series of games, video games, and comic books were born.

From a comedian with no outstanding beauty, nor a standard "hero" body, Bruce Willis became one of the most admirable action stars in Hollywood.

Bruce Willis revived with "Pulp Fiction" (1994).

Bruce Willis' influence on the next generation of action actors

After "Die Hard", Bruce Willis had consecutive stumbles, but his career revived in 1994, when he was chosen by Quentin Tarantino for the role in "Pulp Fiction".

Bruce Willis brought a new breath of American action movies. The charming humor combined with elements of v.iolence became Bruce's "brand".

Screenrant commented, "Pulp Fiction" puncher Butch Coolidge in Bruce Willis' 90s archetype is a tough guy, but with a break. Butch was angry and paid a heavy price when he accidentally k.illed his opponent in the ring. However, he is not a bad guy by nature, but only has flaws, which makes Butch a popular figure.

Similar in later Bruce's outstanding action works such as 12 Monkeys (1995), The Fifth Element (1997), Armageddon (1998), The Sixth Sense (1999), Unbreakable (2000), Sin City (2005). , Looper (2012)... the actor born in 1955 still maintains his inherent charm and uniqueness.

Bruce Willis in The Fifth Element (1997).

Bruce Willis's influence on the next generation's hit action series is undeniable. Looking at Vin Diesel, Jason Statham or Ryan Reynolds ... you can see the humorous and entertaining elements adorning the action masterpieces more or less influenced by the "Die Hard" actor.

In the past 10 years, Bruce Willis has declined when the audience is no longer interested in the muscular guy. However, the achievements that he has achieved are still indelible and respectable marks. Bruce Willis has twice received an Emmy Award, once was named at the Golden Globe.

In 2006, Bruce Willis received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, honoring legends of film, television and music.

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