Early Life and Education of Pierce Brosnan: A Complete Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Pierce Brosnan. From birth to education, explore key events.

Pierce Brosnan is an Irish actor and film producer best known for portraying James Bond in four films from 1995 to 2002. He was the fifth actor to take on the iconic role in the James Bond film series and also appeared in related video games like GoldenEye 007. Brosnan's Bond era is recognized for its blend of action, charm, and modernization of the character for the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

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May 1953: Pierce Brosnan's birth

In May 1953, Pierce Brendan Brosnan was born. He later became known as an Irish actor and film producer.

May 1953: Birth in Drogheda

In May 1953, Pierce Brosnan was born in Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland, the only child of May and Thomas Brosnan.

August 1964: Moved to Scotland

On August 12, 1964, Pierce Brosnan left Ireland and moved to Scotland to reunite with his mother and her new husband, William Carmichael.

1971: Charlotte Harris's birth year

In 1971, Cassandra Harris's daughter Charlotte was born. Brosnan later adopted her.

December 1980: Marriage to Cassandra Harris

In December 1980, Pierce Brosnan married Australian actress Cassandra Harris after dating and buying a house in Wimbledon.

1982: Move to Southern California and Remington Steele

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.

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September 1983: Birth of son Sean

On September 13, 1983, Pierce Brosnan and Cassandra Harris had a son named Sean, who later became an actor.

1986: Adoption of Charlotte and Chris Harris

In 1986, after the death of Dermot Harris, Cassandra Harris's former husband, Brosnan adopted her children, Charlotte and Chris, who subsequently took his surname.

1987: Cassandra Harris's illness during filming

In 1987, while filming "The Deceivers" in Rajasthan, Cassandra Harris became seriously ill and was later diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

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December 1991: Death of Cassandra Harris

On December 28, 1991, Cassandra Harris, Pierce Brosnan's wife, died from ovarian cancer. Brosnan struggled with her death.

July 1993: Rumors about The Saint role

In July 1993, Pierce Brosnan denied rumors that he was going to inherit the role of Simon Templar in The Saint.

1994: Meeting Keely Shaye Smith

In 1994, Pierce Brosnan met American journalist Keely Shaye Smith in Mexico.

1996: Founding of Irish DreamTime

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

1999: Navan as hometown

In 1999, Pierce Brosnan mentioned that he considers Navan, County Meath, where he lived for 12 years, to be his hometown.

2001: Marriage to Keely Shaye Smith

In 2001, Pierce Brosnan married Keely Shaye Smith at Ballintubber Abbey in Ireland.

2002: Honorary Degree from Dublin Institute of Technology

In 2002, Pierce Brosnan was awarded an honorary degree from the Dublin Institute of Technology.

September 2004: Becomes American Citizen

On September 23, 2004, Pierce Brosnan became an American citizen while retaining his Irish citizenship.

October 2004: Brosnan considered dismissed from Bond role

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

February 2005: Brosnan announces end with Bond role

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

June 2013: Death of Charlotte Brosnan

On June 28, 2013, Charlotte Brosnan, Pierce Brosnan's adopted daughter, died of ovarian cancer, the same disease that took her mother's life.

2013: Charlotte Brosnan's death

Charlotte Brosnan, Pierce Brosnan's adopted daughter, passed away in 2013.

February 2015: Malibu Home Fire

On February 11, 2015, Pierce Brosnan's $18 million Malibu home caught fire, sustaining $1 million in damages, including the destruction of his 2002 Aston Martin V12 Vanquish. No injuries were reported.