Pierce Brosnan
Pierce Brendan Brosnan, OBE (May 16, 1953) is an Irish actor, film producer and environmentalist who holds Irish and American citizenship.
After leaving school at 16, Brosnan began training in commercial illustration, but trained at the Drama Centre in London for three years. Following a stage acting career he rose to popularity in the television series Remington Steele (1982–87). After Remington Steele, Brosnan took the lead in many films such as Dante's Peak and The Thomas Crown Affair. In
Since playing Bond, he has starred in such successes as The Matador (nominated for a Golden Globe, 2005), Mamma Mia! (National Movie Award, 2008), and The Ghost Writer (2010). In 1996, along with Beau St. Clair, Brosnan formed Irish DreamTime, a Los Angeles-based production company.
In later years, he has become known for his charitable work and environmental activism. He was married to Australian actress Cassandra Harris from 1980 until her death in 1991. He married American journalist and author Keely Shaye Smith in 2001, becoming an American citizen in 2004.
Born
May 16, 1953
Navan, County Meath, Ireland
Known For
Acting
Movies
143 acting
11 crew
Popularity
5.3
Known For
Black Adam
2022
as Dr. Fate / Kent Nelson
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
2010
as Mr. Brunner / Chiron
GoldenEye
1995
as James Bond
Mamma Mia!
2008
as Sam Carmichael
Mars Attacks!
1996
as Donald Kessler
Die Another Day
2002
as James Bond
Black Bag
2025
as Arthur Stieglitz
Survivor
2015
as The Watchmaker
Mrs. Doubtfire
1993
as Stu
The Foreigner
2017
as Liam Hennessy
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