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Who is Pierce Brosnan?

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Who is Pierce Brosnan?

Irish actor, producer, and environmental activist Pierce Brosnan. His mother, a nurse, finally relocated to London in search of better employment possibilities. As a result, Bronson's early years were tragically marred by tragedy. His father had separated from the family whilst he was a little child. 

Brosnan was brought up by his grandparents in London before being reunited with his own mom. He became passionate about acting and enrolled at the Elliott School to study drama. Brosnan started his path in the entertainment business as a stage actor after finishing his education, performing in a number of theater performances in London and Dublin. His successful stage career was followed by a career in television. When he played the titular part in the investigative series "Remington Steele," he gained renown. He first gained notoriety for his significant part in the television miniseries "Manion's of America." He began taking on minor parts in Hollywood films, buoyed by his burgeoning renown, which soon opened the door for more significant roles. Numerous business experts made the statement that he would make a fantastic James Bond actor because of his stylish good looks and endearing nature. In "Goldeneyes," where he made his debut as James Bond, Brosnan was universally praised for being a step up from Timothy Dalton.  

Pierce Brosnan, Irish actor
Pierce Brosnan, Irish actor

Early life of Pierce Brosnan

The carpenter Thomas Brosnan and May (née Smith) welcomed their son, Brosnan, into the world on May 16, 1953 in Navan, County Meath, Ireland. Brosnan was brought up in a Catholic household and received his education at a nearby De La Salle Brothers-run institution. After his father abandoned the family, Bronson's mother relocated to London to work as a nurse. "Childhood was fairly solitary," says Brosnan. he was raised in a tiny southern Irish town. He was someone  he never knew. When He was a baby, he abandoned him, leaving his mother and his  grandparents to look after him. Being Catholic in the 1950s, especially an Irish Catholic in the 1950s, and having a broken marriage and absent father caused enormous suffering for the mother and wife. His mum exhibited great bravery. She made the audacious decision to relocate to England and work as a nurse. He just wants to improve the way we live together. Once or twice a year,  his mother would visit. 

 

On August 12, 1964, Brosnan departed Ireland and met with his biological mother and William Carmichael, a Scottish villager who had served in the British Army during World War II. Brosnan soon accepted the new husband of his mother as an authoritative father figure. When Brosnan was eleven years old, Carmichael took him to see Goldminer, the first James Bond movie. Brosnan attended Elliott School, a public secondary modern school in Putney, West London, after relocating there. When moving from Ireland to England and starting his education there, Brosnan said, "As an Irish lad of ten, life suddenly moves quite fast in a very vast city, a metropolis like London. 

Later, he completed three years of actor training at the Drama Centre in London. According to Brosnan, "When he found acting, or whenever acting discovered him, it was a liberation," when he first became an actor and the effect it had on his life. Performing was something he had been good at and was valued for, so it was an entry point into a life that was different from the one he had. His early life was greatly satisfied by that. 

 Professional Career of Pierce Brosnan

In 1975, he was employed as a temporary assistant stage manager at the "York Theatre Royal." Tennessee Williams, the author of the drama "The Red Devil Battery Sign," picked him to portray McCabe. His performance received favorable reviews. He had bit parts in cinema and television during the 1970s and the beginning of the 1980s. 

He was given a role in the 1982 season of Remington Steele after relocating to the United States. The highly popular show ran for five seasons till 1987. Pierce Brosnan attracted a lot of attention thanks to his attractiveness and talent.He starred alongside Michael Caine in the Cold War spy movie "The Fourth Protocol" from 1987. The East-West Agreement of 1968's provision intended to stop nuclear proliferation was the subject of the story. In the 1989 three-part television program "Around the World in 80 Days," he played Phileas Fogg. Three 'Emmy' nominations were given to the series, which was adored by viewers. 

He made several television appearances in the early 1990s, including "Death Train" (1993) and "Murder 101" (1991).He received a deal in 1994 to portray the character of British secret agent James Bond across three films, with an additional movie option.  In 1995, the debut James Bond film, "Goldeneye," came out and quickly rose to the top of the box office. In his second Bond film, Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), the agent tries to stop a media tycoon from influencing global events to spark "World War III." 

In the 1999 film "The World Is Not Enough," he took on the part of James Bond once more. The brutal murder of a billionaire by a terrorist was the central theme of the film. 

He had an appearance in "Die Another Day," the final Bond film, in 2002. The movie was one of Bond's highest-grossing productions to date and the 40th anniversary of the franchise.  He appeared in the 2005 dark comedy "The Matador" opposite Greg Kinnear. Positive reviews for the movie's original topic and Bronson's performance were received. He played Adam Lang in Roman Polanski's political thriller "The Ghost Writer" from 2010. 

  • The Big Works 

In four films from the James Bond film series, he played James Bond, for which he is most known. He was seen to be the ideal choice to play the renowned fictional character due to his attractiveness and affable demeanor. 

Personal life of Pierce Bronson

In 1980, he wed Cassandra Harris, an actress, and welcomed her two kids from a previous relationship. In 2001, he wed Keely Shaye Smith. Together, they have  two kids. 

Since 2001, he has served as an ambassador for "UNICEF Ireland." He is a fervent advocate for same-sex unions. While keeping his Irish citizenship, Brosnan became a citizen of the United States in 2004. Harris developed a severe illness. After receiving an ovarian cancer diagnosis, she passed away on December 28, 1991, at the age of 43. Brosnan found it difficult to deal with her passing: 

"When your partner is given a cancer diagnosis, your life changes. Your schedule, frame of reference for your everyday activities, and perspective on life all change. since you must deal with death. You must deal with both the potential for and experience of death. And it remained that way during the chemotherapy, the initial procedure, the second, third, fourth, and fifth looks. Cassie had a great outlook on life. She really did possess the most incredible enthusiasm and perspective on life. It was and still is a devastating loss, and occasionally I can see my kids reflecting on it.Brosnan was cast as James Bond in 1995, four years after Harris passed away, fulfilling Harris's lifelong dream. On June 28, 2013, his daughter of adoption Charlotte also passed away from ovarian cancer. 

Net worth 

Pierce Brosnan has a $200 million fortune. The roles he played as James Bond in the films Goldeneye, Tomorrow Never Dies, This World Is Not Enough, and Die Another Day are perhaps what made him most famous. James Bond 007: Something or Nothing and James Bond 007:  Nightfire

both include Bronson's voice acting.  

Bio 

Pierce Brendan Brosnan, OBE, is a dual Irish-American citizen who works as an actor, producer, and environmentalist in Ireland. Brosnan enrolled at the Drama Centre in London for three years before starting his commercial illustration study at the age of 16. He gained fame in the animated movie Remington Steele after a career in theater performance. 

Trivia 

  • James Bond was first given to Brosnan in 1986 for the movie "The Living Daylights." He was forced to reject the offer, nevertheless, because of his contractual commitments to the television program "Remington Steele." Instead of Timothy Dalton, Brosnan ultimately assumed the part of James Bond in 1995. 
  • Remington Steele: Before becoming famous for his work as James Bond, Brosnan was recognized for his performance as Remington Steele in the 1982–1987 television drama of the same name. His popularity soared thanks to this part, which also served as his career's springboard. 
  • Irish Citizenship: Brosnan is a dual citizen of the United States and Ireland. In 2004, he retained his Irish citizenship while also becoming a resident of the United States. 

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Star facts 

Full Name 

Pierce Brendan Brosnan 

Nickname(s) 

Irish (Fondly called during his school days), James Bond 

Profession(s) 

Actor, Producer, Activist 

Famous Role 

James Bond 

James Bond Roles 

Physical Stats & More 

Height (approx.) 

in centimeters- 183 cm 

in meters- 1.83 m 

in feet inches- 6’ 

Weight (approx.) 

in kilograms- 80 kg 

in pounds- 176 lbs 

Body Measurements (approx.) 

- Chest: 42 inches 

- Waist: 34 inches 

- Biceps: 12 inches 

Eye Colour 

Blue 

Hair Colour 

Salt & Pepper 

Career 

Debut 

Film: Murphy's Stroke (1979) 

Pierce Brosnan debut film- Murphy's Stroke 

TV: Hammer House of Horror (1980) 

Pierce Brosnan TV debut- Hammer House of Horror 

Theater: Wait Until Dark (1975) 

Award/Honor 

Officer of the Order of the British Empire (2003) 

Pierce Brosnan was awarded OBE 

Personal Life 

Date of Birth 

16 May 1953 

Age (as in 2018) 

65 Years 

Birthplace 

Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland 

Zodiac sign/Sun sign 

Taurus 

Signature 

Pierce Brosnan's signature 

Nationality 

Irish, American 

Hometown 

Navan, Ireland 

School(s) 

• St. Anne's Primary School, Navan, Ireland 

• Elliott School, London, England (Now known as Ark Putney Academy) 

College/University 

• Saint Martin’s School of Art, London, England 

• Drama Centre London, London, England 

Educational Qualification 

A degree in Drama 

Religion 

Roman Catholicism 

Ethnicity 

Irish 

Food Habit 

Non-Vegetarian 

Political Inclination 

Democratic Party of America 

Address (FanMail) 

PBFC 

30765 Pacific Coast Hwy 

Box 377 

Malibu, CA 90265 

USA 

Hobbies 

Watching Films, Listening to Music, Watching Football 

Controversy 

Pierce Brosnan was criticized in the media for endorsing a chewing mixture of Pan Masala that contains tobacco. The Indian Health authority threatened him with fine and jail.  

Relationships & More 

Sexual Orientation 

Straight 

Marital Status 

Married 

Affairs/Girlfriends 

Tatjana Patitz (Model) 

Barbara Orbison (Entrepreneur) 

The producers 'kicked to the kerb' Pierce Brosnan as James Bond to the benefit of Daniel Craig,  

which is the underlying cause of his termination. 

In a 2004 interview, performer Pierce Brosnan made it plain that he had been dismissed rather than left his role as James Bond. 

The actor Pierce Brosnan starred in four James Bond films, the last of which, Die Another Day, at the time, was the franchise's highest-grossing entry. He was informed that his services might no longer be needed, which shocked him. 

The actor claimed that he was taken aback when Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli informed him of his role in Some Kind of Hero: The Remarkable Story of the James Bond Films. 

FAQs

What other works has Pierce Brosnan produced? 

 Brosnan has a background in both performing and producing. He established Irish Dreamtime, his own production business, which has worked on films like "The November Man" (2014) and "The Matador" (2005). Additionally, he has had appearances in television shows like "The Son" (2017–2019) and "Remington Steele" (1982–1987). 

 Does Pierce Brosnan have a wife? 

 Pierce Brosnan has wed twice, it's true. Cassandra Harris, his first wife, died of ovarian cancer in 1991. In 2001, he wed writer Keely Shaye Smith, and the two of them went on to conceive two kids. 

 What are some of Pierce Brosnan's most recent projects? 

 The movie "The King's Daughter" (2021), for example, is among Pierce Brosnan's most recent endeavors as of the cutoff date in September 2021. 

Where is he  now? 

   Actor Pierce Brosnan is from Ireland. He became well-known as the main character of the 1982–1987 television crime series Remington Steele in the United States. In Hawaii right now, Brosnan enjoys his days with his wife. 

What  is he doing now? 

The actor has acknowledged in appearances that he has rediscovered his first love, painting, and now spends the majority of his time on it. He also has four grandchildren as well as his four children. He uploads images of them to Instagram, just like any loving grandfather would.