Career Timeline of Pierce Brosnan: Major Achievements and Milestones

1975: Acting Debut at York Theatre Royal

In 1975, after graduating from the Drama Centre, Pierce Brosnan began working as an acting assistant stage manager at the York Theatre Royal, where he made his acting debut in Wait Until Dark.

1977: Starred in Filumena

In 1977, Pierce Brosnan was picked by Franco Zeffirelli to appear in the play Filumena.

1980: Brief Appearances in Films

In 1980, Pierce Brosnan made brief appearances in films such as The Long Good Friday and The Mirror Crack'd.

1982: Starred in Nancy Astor

In 1982, Pierce Brosnan appeared in the BBC's nine-part miniseries Nancy Astor.

1982: Moved to Southern California and starred in Remington Steele

In 1982, Pierce Brosnan moved to Southern California and starred in the NBC romantic detective series Remington Steele.

1982: Starred in Remington Steele

In 1982, Pierce Brosnan rose to popularity for his role in the television series Remington Steele.

1986: Remington Steele Renewed

In 1986, because Pierce Brosnan was offered the role of James Bond, the publicity improved Remington Steele's ratings and it was renewed.

1987: Appeared in The Fourth Protocol

In 1987, Pierce Brosnan appeared in the film The Fourth Protocol after the conclusion of Remington Steele.

1987: Appeared in The Fourth Protocol after Remington Steele

In 1987, after Remington Steele ended, Pierce Brosnan appeared in The Fourth Protocol.

1987: Timothy Dalton Hired for Bond

In 1987, because Pierce Brosnan was contractually required to return to Remington Steele, Eon Productions hired Timothy Dalton for The Living Daylights.

1988: Appeared in James Clavell's Noble House

In 1988, Pierce Brosnan appeared in the mini-series James Clavell's Noble House.

1989: Timothy Dalton in Licence to Kill

In 1989, Timothy Dalton starred in Licence to Kill.

1991: Appeared in Victim of Love

In 1991, Pierce Brosnan appeared in Victim of Love.

1991: Proposed Dalton Film Cancelled

In 1991, legal disputes resulted in the cancellation of a proposed third Dalton film, putting the Bond series on hiatus.

1992: Shot pilot for Running Wilde

In 1992, Pierce Brosnan shot a pilot for NBC called Running Wilde, which never aired.

July 1993: Denied rumors about inheriting Simon Templar role

In July 1993, Pierce Brosnan denied rumors about inheriting the role of Simon Templar in The Saint.

1993: Appeared in Mrs. Doubtfire

In 1993, Pierce Brosnan appeared in the comedy film Mrs. Doubtfire.

1993: Played Supporting Role in Mrs. Doubtfire

In 1993, Pierce Brosnan played a supporting role in the comedy film Mrs. Doubtfire.

June 1994: Announced as the Fifth James Bond

On June 7, 1994, Pierce Brosnan was announced as the fifth actor to play James Bond.

1995: GoldenEye Released

In 1995, GoldenEye was released and grossed US$350 million worldwide, becoming the most successful Bond film since Moonraker.

1995: Appeared in Night Watch

In 1995, Pierce Brosnan appeared in Night Watch, a spy thriller set in Hong Kong.

1995: Starred in GoldenEye

In 1995, Pierce Brosnan starred in GoldenEye, a James Bond film.

1995: Securing the role of James Bond

In 1995, four years after Harris's death, Brosnan secured the role of James Bond, fulfilling her wish.

1996: Founded Irish DreamTime

In 1996, Pierce Brosnan and Beau St. Clair founded the Los Angeles-based production company Irish DreamTime.

1997: Starred in Tomorrow Never Dies

In 1997, Pierce Brosnan returned as James Bond in Tomorrow Never Dies.

1997: Starred in Dante's Peak

In 1997, after achieving worldwide fame for his role as James Bond, Pierce Brosnan took the lead in Dante's Peak.

1998: The Nephew Released

In 1998, Irish DreamTime's first production, The Nephew, was released.

1999: Starred in The World Is Not Enough

In 1999, Pierce Brosnan starred as James Bond in The World Is Not Enough.

1999: Starred in The Thomas Crown Affair

In 1999, Pierce Brosnan starred in the remake of the heist film The Thomas Crown Affair.

2001: Ambassador for UNICEF Ireland

In 2001, Pierce Brosnan became an Ambassador for UNICEF Ireland, following Roger Moore.

2001: Starred in The Tailor of Panama

In 2001, Pierce Brosnan starred in The Tailor of Panama.

2002: Starred in Die Another Day

In 2002, Pierce Brosnan appeared for the fourth time as Bond in Die Another Day.

2002: Likeness Used in 007: Nightfire

In 2002, Pierce Brosnan's likeness was used as the face of Bond in the James Bond video game 007: Nightfire.

July 2003: Honorary OBE

In July 2003, Queen Elizabeth II made Brosnan an Honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his "outstanding contribution to the British film industry".

October 2004: Brosnan Considered Himself Dismissed from Bond Role

In October 2004, Pierce Brosnan said he considered himself dismissed from the James Bond role.

2004: Post-Bond roles in Laws of Attraction and After the Sunset

In 2004, Pierce Brosnan starred in "Laws of Attraction" as Daniel Rafferty and "After the Sunset" alongside Salma Hayek and Woody Harrelson. "Laws of Attraction" was received well, while "After the Sunset" was a box office failure.

2004: Starred in James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing

In 2004, Pierce Brosnan starred in the Bond game James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing, providing both his likeness and voice.

2004: Supported John Kerry in the 2004 presidential election

In 2004, Pierce Brosnan supported John Kerry in the presidential election and is a vocal supporter of same-sex marriage.

February 2005: Brosnan Announced End of Bond Tenure

In February 2005, Pierce Brosnan posted on his website that he was finished with the James Bond role.

October 2005: Daniel Craig Took Over Bond Role

On October 14, 2005, Daniel Craig took over the James Bond role.

2005: Starred in The Matador

In 2005, Pierce Brosnan starred in "The Matador" as Julian Noble, receiving positive reviews and a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy.

2006: Narrated The Official Film of the 2006 FIFA World Cup

In 2006, Pierce Brosnan narrated "The Official Film of the 2006 FIFA World Cup", which was directed by Michael Apted.

2006: Spokesperson for Lee National Denim Day

In 2006, Pierce Brosnan served as spokesperson for Lee National Denim Day, a breast cancer fundraiser.

January 2007: Appeared in Seraphim Falls

In January 2007, Pierce Brosnan appeared in the film "Seraphim Falls" alongside Liam Neeson, which opened to average reviews.

May 2007: Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed the Cabrillo Port Liquefied Natural Gas facility

In May 2007, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed the Cabrillo Port Liquefied Natural Gas facility after Pierce Brosnan, along with others, fought against it.

May 2007: Donation to help replace a playground on Kauai

In May 2007, Pierce Brosnan and his wife donated $100,000 to help replace a playground on the Hawaiian island of Kauai.

July 2007: Presented a film at Live Earth in London

On 7 July 2007, Pierce Brosnan presented a film at Live Earth in London and recorded a television advertisement for the cause.

2008: Joined Mamma Mia! and narrated Thomas & Friends

In 2008, Pierce Brosnan joined the cast of "Mamma Mia!" as Sam Carmichael and also served as a guest star narrator for "The Great Discovery", a Thomas & Friends movie.

2008: Starred in Mamma Mia!

In 2008, Pierce Brosnan starred in the comedy musical Mamma Mia!

2010: Starred in The Ghost Writer, Remember Me, and Percy Jackson

In 2010, Pierce Brosnan starred in "The Ghost Writer", which won a Silver Bear, as well as "Remember Me" and "Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief".

2010: Starred in The Ghost Writer and Percy Jackson

In 2010, Pierce Brosnan starred in The Ghost Writer and Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief.

2012: Played Philip in Love Is All You Need

In 2012, Pierce Brosnan played the role of Philip in the Danish romantic comedy "Love Is All You Need".

2013: Sky Broadband Commercials

In 2013, Pierce Brosnan appeared in television commercials as a tongue-in-cheek version of himself to promote the launch of Sky Broadband in Ireland.

2013: Awarded honorary patronage and starred in No Escape

In 2013, Pierce Brosnan was awarded honorary patronage of Dublin University Players at Trinity College Dublin. He also starred in "No Escape", playing a heroic government agent.

2014: Starred in The November Man

In 2014, Pierce Brosnan starred in "The November Man", an adaptation of Bill Granger's action novel, playing retired CIA operative Devereaux.

2015: Appeared in Survivor

In 2015, Pierce Brosnan appeared alongside Milla Jovovich in a suspense thriller movie called "Survivor".

2016: Starred in I.T.

In 2016, Pierce Brosnan starred in a revenge thriller called "I.T.", which opened in limited release through video on demand.

2017: Starred in The Foreigner and The Son

In 2017, Pierce Brosnan starred in "The Foreigner" opposite Jackie Chan, and replaced Sam Neill in "The Son", a television series adaptation of Philipp Meyer's novel.

2018: Co-starred in Spinning Man and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again

In 2018, Pierce Brosnan co-starred in "Spinning Man" and reprised his role in "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again". He also had a supporting role in "Final Score".

2018: Starred in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again

In 2018, Pierce Brosnan starred in the sequel Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.

2019: End of The Son Series

In 2019, "The Son", a television series in which Pierce Brosnan starred, aired for its second and final season.

October 2020: The Wreck of The Medusa setbacks

In October 2020, Peter Webber claimed that a lack of interest in "films about artists" in the market earned the project "The Wreck of The Medusa" several setbacks, and as such still remains in development.