Pierce Brosnan
Pierce Brosnan
- Full name: Pierce Brendan Brosnan
- Date of birth: May 16, 1953
- Place of birth: Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland
- Nationality: Irish
- Occupation: Actor, producer
- Known for: James Bond, Remington Steele, Mamma Mia!
Personal life
Pierce Brosnan was born on May 16, 1953, in Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland. His father, Thomas Brosnan, was a carpenter, and his mother, May Smith, was a nurse. Brosnan has one older brother, Sean.
Brosnan's parents divorced when he was young, and he was raised by his grandparents. He attended St. Anne's National School in Drogheda and then moved to London, England, to study at the Drama Centre London.
Brosnan is married to Keely Shaye Smith. They have two sons together, Dylan and Paris. Brosnan also has three children from his previous marriage to Cassandra Harris: Charlotte, Christopher, and Sean.
Career
Pierce Brosnan's acting career began in the early 1980s, with roles in television shows such as The Professionals and Remington Steele. He made his film debut in 1986, in the romantic comedy Nomads.
Brosnan's breakthrough role came in 1995, when he was cast as James Bond in GoldenEye. He went on to star in three more James Bond films: Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), The World Is Not Enough (1999), and Die Another Day (2002).
Brosnan has also starred in a number of other successful films, including Mrs. Doubtfire (1993), Dante's Peak (1997), The Thomas Crown Affair (1999), and Mamma Mia! (2008).
In recent years, Brosnan has starred in the television series The Son (2017) and The Foreigner (2020). He has also appeared in the films The November Man (2014), I.T. (2016), and False Positive (2021).
Awards and honors
Pierce Brosnan has won a number of awards for his work, including:
- A Golden Globe Award
- A BAFTA Award
- An Emmy Award
- A People's Choice Award
Brosnan has also been nominated for two Academy Awards, for his performances in Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) and The Thomas Crown Affair (1999).
Personal life
Pierce Brosnan is a private person, and he rarely gives interviews. He is also known for his sense of humor and his love of golf.
Brosnan is a philanthropist, and he has donated millions of dollars to various charities. He is also a supporter of the LGBTQ community.
Net worth
Pierce Brosnan's net worth is estimated to be $200 million.
