Bruce Willis

Starred in the film, "Surrogates," which is based on the comic book of the same name

Co-starred in Nick Cassavetes' "Alpha Dog," an independent feature about a real-life drug dealer

Reprised role of John McClane in "Live Free or Die Hard," the fourth installment in the popular Die Hard action franchise

Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (October)

Starred as an infamous assassin, opposite Josh Hartnett, in the thriller "Lucky Number Slevin"

Co-starred in "Sin City," an adaptation of Frank Miller's graphic novel; co-directed by Miller and Robert Rodriguez

Reprised role as Jimmy 'The Tulip' Tudeski in "The Whole Ten Yards"

Had lead in the action thriller, "Tears of the Sun," co-starring Cole Hauser and Monica Bellucci

Executive produced and starred in the Showtime adaptation of Sam Shepard's play "True West"

Starred alongside Colin Farrell in "Hart's War"

Was executive producer of "The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course"

Co-starred with Billy Bob Thornton and Cate Blanchett in the comedy, "Bandits"

Made three-episode guest appearance on the NBC sitcom, "Friends," as a love interest for Rachel (Jennifer Aniston)

Played Jimmy 'The Tulip' Tudeski, a hit man on the lam, in the comedy "The Whole Nine Yards"

Re-teamed with Shymalan for the film, "Unbreakable"

With Arnold Rifkin, formed Cheyenne Enterprises

Made uncredited guest appearance as a shrink on an episode of FOX's "Ally McBeal"

Played Dwayne Hoover in Alan Rudolph's lackluster, "Breakfast of Champions"; Willis bankrolled project with brother David receiving producing credit

Played the starring role in M. Night Shymalan's supernatural thriller, "The Sixth Sense"

Played oil driller Harry Stamper in the Michael Bay-directed, "Armageddon"

Portrayed US General William Devereaux in Edward Zwick's "The Siege"

Starred in Luc Besson's sci-fi actioner "The Fifth Element"

Played the lead role in Terry Gilliam's "Twelve Monkeys"

Reprised his signature role of John McClane in the sequel "Die Hard With a Vengeance"

Starred in and helped produce Richard Rush's disappointing "Color of Night"

Won critical praise for his supporting turns in Quentin Tarantino's "Pulp Fiction" and Robert Benton's "Nobody's Fool"

Appeared as himself in Robert Altman's "The Player"

Cast against type as the milquetoast doctor in "Death Becomes Her"; stepped into role when Kevin Kline dropped out

Co-founded Planet Hollywood, along with actors Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone

First film with director Alan Rudolph, "Mortal Thoughts"; played a wife-beating bad guy; then-wife Demi Moore co-starred

First screen credit as writer (provided story) for "Hudson Hawk"; also co-wrote "The Hudson Hawk Theme"

Again provided the voice of Mikey for the sequel, "Look Who's Talking Too"; also co-wrote the song "Daddy's Coming Home"

Reprised role of McClane in "Die Hard 2: Die Harder"

Voiced the thoughts of baby Mikey in the feature "Look Who's Talking"

Won praise for his portrayal of a Vietnam veteran in Norman Jewison's "In Country"

Breakthrough film role as John McClane in "Die Hard"

First film as producer, "Sunset"; also played the role of Tom Mix; second film with Edwards

Headlined the HBO special, "Bruce Willis: The Return of Bruno"

Made feature film acting debut in Blake Edwards' "Blind Date"

Released debut album, The Return of Bruno , which included the hit single "Respect Yourself"

Debuted as a series regular, playing David Addison opposite Cybill Shepherd, in ABC's "Moonlighting" ; earned Golden Globe (1986, 1988) and Emmy (1986) nominations for Lead Actor in a Drama Series

Breakthrough stage role, replaced Ed Harris, in the Off-Broadway production of Sam Shepard's "Fool for Love"

First screen appearance, an uncredited walk-on, in "The First Deadly Sin"

Got a part in Dennis Watlington's play "Bullpen" and performed in it for four years in various venues

Made theater debut in the off-Broadway production of "Heaven and Earth"

Formed Night Owl Promotions

Worked as a bartender at NYC restaurants Chelsea Central and Cafe Central and the nightclub Kamikaze