Bruce Willis turns 70: a look back (20 images)

By Wade Sheridan

Actor Bruce Willis, best known for his roles in "Die Hard," "Pulp Fiction," "The Sixth Sense," "Moonlighting," "Sin City," "Red," "The Whole Nine Yards," "Armageddon" and "The Fifth Element," turns 70 on Wednesday. Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2023. Here's a look back at his career through the years.



Bruce Willis (R) and his ex-wife Demi Moore arrive for the premiere of "G.I. Jane" in Los Angeles on August 7, 1997. The pair were married from 1987 to 2000 and share three daughters, Rumer, Scout and Tallulah. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
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Willis greets fans and paparazzi on his way into the Elgin Theatre in Toronto on September 16, 1999 to promote "Breakfast of Champions." Photo by Christine Chew/UPI
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Willis addresses those gathered at the White House on July 23, 2002, in Washington for an event introducing a new initiative to increase public awareness about the American foster care system. Photo by Michael Kleinfeld/UPI
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Willis (L) shares a light moment with Al Pacino after presenting him with the 20th annual American Cinematheque Award in Beverly Hills, Calif., on October 21, 2005. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
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