{"id":21173,"date":"2023-12-26T12:13:38","date_gmt":"2023-12-26T17:13:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usa.businessupturn.com\/?p=21173"},"modified":"2023-12-26T12:13:38","modified_gmt":"2023-12-26T17:13:38","slug":"the-die-hard-cast-where-are-they-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/the-die-hard-cast-where-are-they-now\/21173\/","title":{"rendered":"The Die Hard cast: where are they now?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u201cDie Hard,\u201d directed by John McTiernan, indeed tells the story of John McClane, played by Bruce Willis, attempting to reunite with his estranged wife Holly, portrayed by Bonnie Bedelia, on Christmas Eve. However, their reunion plans get disrupted when terrorists, led by the charming yet menacing Hans Gruber, played by Alan Rickman, invade the Nakatomi Plaza.<\/p>\n

Initially posing as freedom fighters, it becomes evident that these individuals have ulterior motives, particularly an interest in the Nakatomi Plaza\u2019s vault. Fortunately, John, being a New York City police officer, takes it upon himself to counter the plans of these dastardly invaders. Here\u2019s everything we know about the cast<\/p>\n

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  1. De\u2019voreaux White \u2013 Argyle<\/strong>: Following \u201cDie Hard,\u201d White continued his acting career. He appeared in other movies like \u201cSplit Decisions\u201d (1988) and \u201cTrespass\u201d (1992), along with a role in the TV series \u201cHead of the Class\u201d (1989-1991). His last credit involved reprising the role of Argyle for the short film \u201cDie Hard is Back,\u201d an advertisement for batteries.<\/li>\n
  2. Hart Bochner \u2013 Harry Ellis<\/strong>: After playing the role of the sleazy Harry Ellis, Bochner continued working in both TV and film. His notable appearances include series like \u201cGrey\u2019s Anatomy,\u201d \u201cCriminal Minds,\u201d and \u201cScandal.\u201d He also featured in movies such as \u201cThe Innocent,\u201d \u201cBatman: The Mask of the Phantasm,\u201d and the remake of \u201cCarrie.\u201d<\/li>\n
  3. William Atherton \u2013 Richard Thornburg<\/strong>: Atherton, known for playing the unscrupulous reporter Thornburg, has had a prolific career. Notable movie credits include \u201cThe Pelican Brief,\u201d \u201cThe Last Samurai,\u201d and \u201cMad City.\u201d He also appeared in numerous TV series such as \u201cDesperate Housewives,\u201d \u201cLaw and Order,\u201d \u201cThe Equalizer,\u201d \u201cCastle,\u201d and \u201cLost.\u201d He even reprised his role as Walter Peck in the \u201cGhostbusters\u201d video game.<\/li>\n
  4. Reginald VelJohnson \u2013 Al Powell<\/strong>: VelJohnson, who portrayed LAPD officer Al Powell, continued acting in both film and television. He reprised the role of Al in \u201cDie Hard 2.\u201d His notable roles include Detective Sutton in \u201cTurner and Hooch\u201d and Carl Winslow in the sitcom \u201cFamily Matters\u201d (1989-1998), among other TV series appearances.<\/li>\n
  5. Bonnie Bedelia \u2013 Holly Gennero-McClane<\/strong>: Bedelia, who played John McClane\u2019s wife Holly, appeared in \u201cDie Hard 2\u201d but didn\u2019t return for subsequent sequels. She continued her career with film appearances like \u201cNeedful Things\u201d and \u201cMunchausen\u201d and TV series roles, notably as Captain Kate McCafferty in \u201cThe Division\u201d (2001-2004) and in \u201cParenthood\u201d (2010-2015).<\/li>\n
  6. Alan Rickman \u2013 Hans Gruber<\/strong>: Rickman, renowned for his portrayal of Hans Gruber, went on to play notable roles in movies such as the Sheriff of Nottingham in \u201cRobin Hood: Prince of Thieves,\u201d Colonel Brandon in \u201cSense and Sensibility,\u201d and Metatron in \u201cDogma.\u201d He gained further fame as Severus Snape in the \u201cHarry Potter\u201d series. Unfortunately, Rickman passed away in January 2016 after battling pancreatic cancer.<\/li>\n
  7. Bruce Willis \u2013 John McClane<\/strong>: Willis\u2019s role as John McClane in \u201cDie Hard\u201d propelled him to stardom. He became a household name, starring in successful films like \u201cPulp Fiction,\u201d \u201cThe Fifth Element,\u201d \u201cArmageddon,\u201d and \u201cThe Sixth Sense.\u201d He continued his career with successes like \u201cLooper\u201d and \u201cUnbreakable.\u201d However, in 2023, it was announced that Willis had been diagnosed with aphasia.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Each member of the \u201cDie Hard\u201d cast continued their careers after the film, contributing to various movies and TV shows, showcasing their talents across different roles and genres.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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