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Pierce Brosnan
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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 1995, he became the fifth actor to portray secret agent James Bond in the official film series, starring in four films between 1995 and 2002. He also provided his voice and likeness to Bond in the 2004 video game James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing. 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.
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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 1995, he became the fifth actor to portray secret agent James Bond in the official film series, starring in four films between 1995 and 2002. He also provided his voice and likeness to Bond in the 2004 video game James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing. 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.
Known For
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Late Night with Seth Meyers
E! True Hollywood Story
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Professionals
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Golden Globe Awards
The Oscars
The Simpsons
MADtv
The Daily Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Top Gear
Saturday Night Live
Celebrities Uncensored
People's Choice Awards
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
Black Adam
The World's End
Black Bag
Mrs. Doubtfire
A Christmas Star
Cinderella
Black Adam: Saviour or Destroyer?
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
Mars Attacks!
Remember Me
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga
The Out-Laws
False Positive
Mamma Mia!
No Escape
MobLand
Remington Steele
The Ghost Writer
Nancy Astor
Spinning Man
Survivor
Final Score
The Love Punch
Seraphim Falls
Dante's Peak
Around the World in 80 Days
The King's Daughter
The Thomas Crown Affair
The November Man
Noble House
Fast Charlie
Urge
A Long Way Down
Die Another Day
I.T.
The World Is Not Enough
After the Sunset
The Heist
GoldenEye
The Foreigner
Tomorrow Never Dies
The Son
Thomas & Friends: The Great Discovery - The Movie
History's Greatest Heists with Pierce Brosnan
The Misfits
Production Credits
I.T.
The November Man
The Thomas Crown Affair
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