Bruce Willis. Early Life and Education
Early Life and Education
This timeline outlines the key events and milestones in Bruce Willis's early life and education.
March 19, 1955
Birth
Walter Bruce Willis was born in Idar-Oberstein, West Germany, to Marlene and David Willis.
1957
Family Move
When Bruce was two years old, his family moved to a German military base due to his father's military service.
Late 1950s
Move to the United States
The Willis family relocated to the United States, settling in New Jersey.
1970s
High School and Early Jobs
Bruce attended high school and took on various odd jobs before pursuing higher education.
Late 1970s
Theatre Studies
After high school, Bruce studied theatre at Montclair State College (now Montclair State University).
