How Pierce Brosnan built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Pierce Brosnan is an Irish actor and film producer, best known for his role as James Bond. He was the fifth actor to portray the iconic secret agent in the James Bond film series, starring in four films between 1995 and 2002. In addition to his film work, Brosnan also lent his likeness and voice to several James Bond video games, including GoldenEye 007.
In 1975, Brosnan graduated from the Drama Centre and began working as an acting assistant stage manager at the York Theatre Royal, making his acting debut in Wait Until Dark.
In 1977, Brosnan was picked by Franco Zeffirelli to appear in the play Filumena by Eduardo De Filippo opposite Joan Plowright and Frank Finlay.
In 1981, after Cassandra Harris's appearance in the James Bond film 'For Your Eyes Only', she and Pierce Brosnan secured a bank loan and moved to Southern California, where Brosnan was cast in 'Remington Steele'.
In 1982, Pierce Brosnan appeared in the BBC's nine-part miniseries Nancy Astor. The miniseries dramatized the life of Lady Astor, the first woman to sit in the British Parliament.
In 1982, Pierce Brosnan moved to Southern California and rose in popularity in the United States playing the title role in the NBC romantic, often-comedic detective series Remington Steele.
In 1986, NBC cancelled Remington Steele, but it was renewed because Brosnan was offered the role of James Bond, contractually requiring Brosnan to return to the show.
After Remington Steele ended in 1987, Brosnan went on to appear in The Fourth Protocol, a Cold War thriller.
In 1987, Eon Productions hired Timothy Dalton for The Living Daylights because Brosnan was contractually required to return to Remington Steele.
In 1988, Brosnan appeared in The Deceivers and the mini-series James Clavell's Noble House.
In 1989, Timothy Dalton appeared as James Bond in Licence to Kill.
In 1991, Brosnan appeared in several television films, including Victim of Love.
In 1991, legal disputes between the Bond producers and the studio resulted in the cancellation of a proposed third Dalton film, putting the Bond series on hiatus.
In 1992, Brosnan appeared in The Lawnmower Man and also shot a pilot for NBC called Running Wilde, which never aired.
In July 1993, Brosnan denied rumors that he was going to inherit the role of Simon Templar in The Saint.
In 1993, Brosnan played a supporting role in the comedy film Mrs. Doubtfire.
On June 1994, Brosnan was announced as the fifth actor to play James Bond.
In 1995, Brosnan appeared in several television films, including Night Watch, a spy thriller set in Hong Kong.
In 1995, GoldenEye was released and grossed US$350 million worldwide. It was the fourth-highest worldwide gross of any film in 1995, making it the most successful Bond film since Moonraker, adjusted for inflation.
In 1995, four years after Cassandra Harris's death, Pierce Brosnan fulfilled her wish and secured the role of James Bond.
In 1996, Brosnan formed a film production company called Irish DreamTime along with producing partner and longtime friend Beau St. Clair.
From 1997 to 2000, Pierce Brosnan and his wife Keely Shaye Smith worked with the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) to stop a proposed salt factory from being built at Laguna San Ignacio.
In 1997, Brosnan returned as Bond in Tomorrow Never Dies.
In 1998, Brosnan and St. Clair released Irish DreamTime's first production, The Nephew.
In 1999, Brosnan returned as Bond in The World Is Not Enough.
From 1997 to 2000, Pierce Brosnan and his wife Keely Shaye Smith worked with the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) to stop a proposed salt factory from being built at Laguna San Ignacio.
In 2001, Pierce Brosnan became an Ambassador for UNICEF Ireland, following in the footsteps of Roger Moore.
In 2002, Brosnan returned as Bond in Die Another Day.
In July 2003, Queen Elizabeth II appointed Pierce Brosnan an Honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his contributions to the British film industry.
In October 2004, Brosnan said he considered himself dismissed from the role of James Bond.
In 2004, Pierce Brosnan expressed interest in producing a film about Caitlin Macnamara, with Miranda Richardson as the lead. That same year, he starred in "Laws of Attraction" as Daniel Rafferty, a role that was well-received for its comedic take on his James Bond persona. He also starred in "After the Sunset".
In 2004, Pierce Brosnan supported John Kerry in the presidential election and is also a vocal supporter of same-sex marriage.
In February 2005, Brosnan posted on his website that he was finished with the role of James Bond.
On 14 October 2005, Daniel Craig took over the role of James Bond.
In 2005, Brosnan starred in "The Matador" as Julian Noble, receiving critical acclaim and a Golden Globe nomination for his performance. Roger Ebert hailed it as the best performance of Brosnan's career.
In 2006, Pierce Brosnan narrated "The Official Film of the 2006 FIFA World Cup", which was directed by Michael Apted.
In 2006, Pierce Brosnan served as spokesperson for Lee National Denim Day, a breast cancer fundraiser.
In January 2007, Pierce Brosnan appeared in the film "Seraphim Falls" alongside Liam Neeson, receiving average reviews. Critics noted their strong performances despite the sparse dialogue.
In May 2007, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed the Cabrillo Port Liquefied Natural Gas facility, a project that Pierce Brosnan had actively campaigned against with Halle Berry, Cindy Crawford, and Daryl Hannah.
In May 2007, Pierce Brosnan and his wife, Smith, donated $100,000 to help replace a playground on the Hawaiian island of Kauai.
On July 7, 2007, Pierce Brosnan presented a film at Live Earth in London and recorded a television advertisement for the cause.
In 2008, Pierce Brosnan joined Meryl Streep in the film adaptation of "Mamma Mia!", playing Sam Carmichael. In the same year, he was also a guest narrator for the "Thomas & Friends" movie "The Great Discovery".
In 2010, Pierce Brosnan starred in Roman Polanski's "The Ghost Writer" as a disgraced British Prime Minister, which won a Silver Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival. He also starred in "Remember Me" and "Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief" in the same year.
In 2012, Pierce Brosnan played Philip in the Danish romantic comedy "Love Is All You Need".
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.
In 2013, Pierce Brosnan was awarded honorary patronage of Dublin University Players at Trinity College Dublin. He also starred in "No Escape" opposite Owen Wilson.
In 2014, Pierce Brosnan starred in "The November Man", an adaptation of Bill Granger's novel, alongside Olga Kurylenko. The film received negative reviews.
In 2015, Pierce Brosnan appeared alongside Milla Jovovich in the suspense thriller movie "Survivor".
In 2016, Pierce Brosnan starred in the revenge thriller called "I.T.", which opened in limited release through video on demand.
Originally, filming for "H-Block", a film starring Pierce Brosnan, Jamie Dornan, and Cillian Murphy, was set to begin in August 2017, but was postponed.
In 2017, Pierce Brosnan replaced Sam Neill in "The Son" and starred in "The Foreigner" opposite Jackie Chan, playing a former IRA man. The Foreigner was filmed in London and directed by Martin Campbell.
Due to scheduling conflicts with cast members, the filming of "H-Block" which stars Pierce Brosnan was postponed to March 2018, after an initial date of August 2017.
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".
From 2017 to 2019, Pierce Brosnan starred in the television adaptation of Philipp Meyer's novel "The Son", which aired for two seasons. Kevin Murphy was the executive producer and showrunner of the series.
In October 2020, Peter Webber discussed the setbacks faced by the film "The Wreck of The Medusa", starring Pierce Brosnan, citing a lack of market interest in films about artists.
In 2021, Pierce Brosnan launched his first-ever NFT collection of digital artworks entitled "Big Noise" inspired by his painting Earplugs, which he painted while filming the James Bond film GoldenEye.
In 2021, Pierce Brosnan starred in "The Misfits", which he also executive produced, and appeared in A24's horror film "False Positive".
In 2022, Brosnan played Kent Nelson / Doctor Fate in the DC Extended Universe film Black Adam.
In 2022, Pierce Brosnan played Doctor Fate/Kent Nelson in the DC Extended Universe film, "Black Adam".
In 2023, Pierce Brosnan led the hitman thriller film "Fast Charlie", directed by Phillip Noyce.
In 2023, Pierce Brosnan starred in "The Out-Laws" and "The King's Daughter" where he played King Louis XIV.
Arnold Schwarzenegger is an Austrian-American actor businessman former politician and...
Elizabeth II reigned as Queen of the United Kingdom and...
Salma Hayek is a Mexican and American actress and film...
California is the most populous US state located on the...
Jackie Chan born Fang Shilong is a highly influential Hong...
Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China with...
45 minutes ago Andre Dillard, former Eagles' first-round pick, signed a contract with the 49ers.
46 minutes ago Zach Bryan Secures Massive $350 Million Label and Publishing Agreements: A Jackpot Deal
46 minutes ago Alex Mashinsky, Celsius Founder, Receives 12-Year Sentence for Crypto Fraud.
46 minutes ago Gabe Taylor, Sean Taylor's Brother, Tries Out for Commanders at Rookie Camp
2 hours ago Newark Mayor Ras Baraka Detained Amid ICE Facility Visit and Altercation.
2 hours ago 49ers Waive Drake Jackson: Former Second-Round Pick Released After Failed Physical
Jane Goodall is a renowned English primatologist zoologist and anthropologist...
Pope Francis is the current head of the Catholic Church...
Cristiano Ronaldo often nicknamed CR is a highly decorated Portuguese...
The Real ID Act of is a US federal law...
Michael Jordan also known as MJ is an American businessman...
Russell Westbrook III is an American professional basketball player currently...