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 for portraying James Bond in four films from 1995 to 2002. He was the fifth actor to take on the iconic role of the fictional secret agent in the James Bond film series. He also starred in multiple James Bond video games.
1982: Golden Globe Nomination for Nancy Astor
In 1982, Pierce Brosnan received a Golden Globe Award nomination for the miniseries Nancy Astor.
1985: Golden Globe Nomination
In 1985, Pierce Brosnan garnered a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Robert Gould Shaw II in Nancy Astor.
1995: GoldenEye Released
In 1995, GoldenEye was released and grossed US$350 million worldwide, becoming the most successful Bond film since Moonraker.
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.
1997: Received Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
In 1997, Pierce 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, Brosnan was awarded an honorary degree from the Dublin Institute of Technology.
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".
2003: Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award
In 2003, Pierce Brosnan was awarded the Irish Film and Television Academy Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to Irish Film.
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, Pierce Brosnan received a Golden Globe Award nomination for the dark comedy film The Matador.
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.
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.
2020: Listed on The Irish Times' List
In 2020, Pierce Brosnan was listed at No. 15 on The Irish Times' list of the greatest Irish film actors.
