Although the English language is predominantly spoken in Hollywood, you will be amazed to know how many celebrities are fluent in German. The German heritage is commonly shared amongst many Hollywood icons, including the movie star Bruce Willis.

Bruce Willis can speak German. He learned German from his mother, Marlene, who gave birth to him on March 19, 1955 in Idar- Oberstein, West Germany

Bruce Willis is indeed a movie legend, the Hollywood icon who has appeared in many movies. Here are more interesting details regarding Bruce Willis:

Where Is Bruce Willis From?

The famous Hollywood icon Walter Bruce Willis is mostly known as Bruce Willis. He was born in Idar-Oberstein, West Germany, to his American soldier father, David Willis, and his German mother, Marlene Kassel.

However, shortly after he was born, his entire family moved to Carney Point, New Jersey, the United States, where his father worked as a welder, mechanic, and factory worker, and his mother worked in a bank.

He attended Penns Grove High School and joined the drama club after discovering his love for acting. He once had a stuttering problem at a young age, but he overcame it by performing on the stage. He also engaged in menial jobs before venturing into professional acting.

What Company Does Bruce Willis Own?

Bruce Willis, along with his business partner, Arnold Rifkin’ owns the Cheyenne Enterprises. It is an American Television and Film Company. The company is based in Santa Monica, California.

When the company was first launched, it signed a first-look deal with the Revolution Studios, and has produced projects that star the movie icon, Bruce Willis.