Pierce Brosnan

Irish actor

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Born:May 16, 1953

Age:73

Zodiac Sign:Taurus

Children:5

Born in:Drogheda, Ireland

Residence:Malibu, United States

Languages:English

Singer Actor Film Actor Film Producer Musician Television Actor Stage Actor Environmentalist

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Movies & TV

GoldenEyeThe World Is Not EnoughDie Another DayTomorrow Never DiesMamma Mia!

Songs & Albums

Dancing QueenSOSWhen All Is Said and DoneWhen All Is Said and DoneSuper Trouper

Awards

European Film Academy Achievement in World Cinema Award (2016)OBE (2013)Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award (2009)Great Immigrants Award (2008)Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award (2001)

Pierce Brosnan

Irish actor

Biography

Pierce Brendan Brosnan (born 16 May 1953) is an Irish actor. He achieved worldwide fame playing James Bond in four James Bond films from 1995 to 2002: GoldenEye (1995), Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), The World Is Not Enough (1999) and Die Another Day (2002). He has also received two Golden Globes nominations for the television series Nancy Astor (1982) and the film The Matador (2005). After leaving school at 16, Brosnan trained in commercial illustration before attending the Drama Centre London for three years. Following a stage acting career, he rose to popularity in the television series Remington Steele (1982–1987). After the show concluded, Brosnan appeared in films, including The Fourth Protocol (1987), his break-out roles were in The Lawnmower Man (1992) and Mrs. Doubtfire (1993). Post-Bond, Brosnan top-lined other major films including Dante's Peak (1997) and the remake of The Thomas Crown Affair (1999) and has starred in The Ghost Writer (2010), Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010), The November Man (2014), Mamma Mia! (2008) and its sequel Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018), and Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020). In 2022, Brosnan played Dr. Kent Nelson / Doctor Fate in the DC Extended Universe film Black Adam. Additionally, Brosnan narrated the 2008 Thomas & Friends film The Great Discovery. In 2025, he starred in the movie The Thursday Murder Club and in Guy Ritchie's crime drama series MobLand. In 1996, he and American film producer Beau St. Clair founded the production company Irish DreamTime. He is also known for charitable work and environmental activism. In 1997, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to the film industry. In 2020, he was listed at No. 15 on The Irish Times' list of the greatest Irish film actors.

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Pierce Brosnan at the Opening Night of "Good Night, and Good Luck" on Broadway, April 2025

Pierce Brosnan at Berlinale 2014 ("A Long Way Down" Screening)

James Bond 007! Also star of Mrs. Doubtfire, Dante's Peak, and The Thomas Crown Affair. NYC Oct '16.

Pierce Brosnan

On Monday, March 13, 2017, the LBJ Presidential Library presented a preview and discussion of the new AMC television series The Son. Lead actor Pierce Brosnan, co-creator and executive producer Philipp Meyer, and showrunner and executive producer Kevin Murphy joined former LBJ Library Director Mark Updegrove for a conversation that followed the screening in the LBJ Auditorium.

(L-R) Pierce Brosnan and Philipp Meyer. On Monday, March 13, 2017, the LBJ Presidential Library presented a preview and discussion of the new AMC television series The Son. Lead actor Pierce Brosnan, co-creator and executive producer Philipp Meyer, and showrunner and executive producer Kevin Murphy joined former LBJ Library Director Mark Updegrove for a conversation that followed the screening in the LBJ Auditorium.

Pierce Brendan Brosnan OBE (/ˈbrɒsnən/; born 16 May 1953) is an Irish-American actor, film producer, and activist. Born an Irish citizen, Brosnan is a naturalized American citizen.[2] After leaving comprehensive school at age 16, Brosnan began training in commercial illustration, then went on to train at the Drama Centre in London for three years. Following a stage acting career he rose to popularity in the television series Remington Steele (1982–1987), which blended the genres of romantic comedy, drama, and detective procedural. After the conclusion of Remington Steele, Brosnan appeared in films such as the Cold War spy film The Fourth Protocol (1987) and the comedy Mrs. Doubtfire (1993).