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John McClane (Character)
from Die Hard (1988)

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Die Hard -- New York cop John McClane gives terrorists a dose of their own medicine as they hold hostages in an LA office building.
Die Hard -- New York cop John McClane gives terrorists a dose of their own medicine as they hold hostages in an LA office building.

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Overview

Biography:
John McClane, Male, Irish-American, born on the 11th of August 1957 New York City... See more »
Alternate Names:
Det. John McClane / John McLane / Lt. John McClane / Officer John McClane

Filmography

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  1. Die Hardest (2015) Played by Bruce Willis
    ... aka "Die Hard 6" - USA (informal title)

  2. A Good Day to Die Hard (2013) Played by Bruce Willis
    ... aka "Die Hard: Last Day" - Japan (English title) (imdb display title)
  3. "Tournament of Nerds" (2012) TV series Played by James Ross

  4. Die Hard with a Pension (2008) Played by Matthew Jackson
  5. Die Hard with a Sponsor (2007) Played by Clint Fletcher (as John McLane)
  6. Live Free or Die Hard (2007) Played by Bruce Willis
    ... aka "Die Hard 4.0" - Australia, South Africa (English title), UK, USA (working title)
    ... aka "Die Hard 4: Live Free or Die Hard" - South Africa (English title) (TV title)
  7. Coffee or Not Coffee (2006) Played by Bruno Mercere

  8. Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995) Played by Bruce Willis
  9. Die Hard 2 (1990) Played by Bruce Willis (as Lt. John McClane)
    ... aka "Die Hard 2: Die Harder" - Philippines (English title), UK (promotional title), USA (video box title)

  10. Die Hard (1988) Played by Bruce Willis (as Officer John McClane)
Video-game:
  1. Die Hard: Vendetta (2002) (VG) Played by Michael Blanchard / Dave Wittenberg
  2. Die Hard: Nakatomi Plaza (2002) (VG) Played by Michael Blanchard / Dave Wittenberg
  3. Die Hard Trilogy 2: Viva Las Vegas (2000) (VG) Played by Jamey Scott

  4. Die Hard Trilogy (1996) (VG) Played by Eric Allen Baker (as Det. John McClane)
Archive Footage:
  1. Live Free or Die Hard (Project 12, 8/12) (2011) Played by Bruce Willis
  2. "Family Guy"
    ... aka "Padre de familia" - USA (Spanish title)
        - Brian's Got a Brand New Bag (2009) TV episode, Played by Bruce Willis (as Officer John McClane)
  3. "Switch reloaded"
        - Episode #3.12 (2008) TV episode, Played by Manfred Lehmann (as Officer John McClane)
  4. "20 to 1"
        - Magnificent Movies (2006) TV episode, Played by Bruce Willis
  5. Twentieth Century Fox: The Blockbuster Years (2000) (TV) Played by Bruce Willis

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Action / Thriller / Adventure / Crime See more »
Plot Keywords:
Action Hero / Explosion / Terrorism / Blood See more »

Fun Stuff

Quotes:
From A Good Day to Die Hard (2013)
John McClane: [as they gear up] You got a plan?
Jack McClane: Not really. I kinda thought we would just wing it, you know. Running in, guns blazing! Make it up as we go.
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