Pierce Brosnan's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Pierce Brosnan.

Pierce Brosnan is an Irish actor and film producer, best known as the fifth actor to portray James Bond in the film series. He starred in four Bond films between 1995 and 2002 and lent his likeness to several James Bond video games, including GoldenEye 007, solidifying his place in pop culture history.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

1982: Golden Globe Nomination for Nancy Astor

In 1982, Brosnan received a Golden Globe Award nomination for the miniseries "Nancy Astor".

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1985: Golden Globe Nomination for Nancy Astor

In 1985, Brosnan received a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Robert Gould Shaw II in "Nancy Astor".

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1995: Brosnan secures the role of James Bond

In 1995, four years after Cassandra Harris' death, Pierce Brosnan secured the role of James Bond, fulfilling her long-held wish.

1997: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

In 1997, Brosnan received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to the film industry.

2002: Honorary Degree from Dublin Institute of Technology

In 2002, Pierce Brosnan was awarded an honorary degree from the Dublin Institute of Technology, recognizing his achievements and contributions.

July 2003: Honorary OBE Awarded

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

2003: Irish Film and Television Academy Lifetime Achievement Award

In 2003, Brosnan was awarded the Irish Film and Television Academy Lifetime Achievement Award.

2004: Named 'Best-dressed Environmentalist'

In 2004, Pierce Brosnan was named 'Best-dressed Environmentalist' by the Sustainable Style Foundation.

2005: Golden Globe Nomination for The Matador

In 2005, Brosnan received a Golden Globe Award nomination for the dark comedy film "The Matador".

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2005: Starring in The Matador

In 2005, Brosnan starred in "The Matador" as Julian Noble, a role praised as one of the best of his career. The film garnered generally positive reviews, and Brosnan received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy for his performance.

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May 2007: Veto of Cabrillo Port Liquefied Natural Gas facility

In May 2007, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed the Cabrillo Port Liquefied Natural Gas facility, which Pierce Brosnan, Halle Berry, Cindy Crawford, and Daryl Hannah had successfully fought against.

2013: Honorary Patronage and role in No Escape

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

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