Pierce Brosnan

The Irish actor who played Bond in four films from GoldenEye to Die Another Day.

Pierce Brosnan (born 1953) is an Irish actor who played James Bond in four films: GoldenEye (1995), Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), The World Is Not Enough (1999) and Die Another Day (2002).

Quick Facts

Birth name: Pierce Brendan Brosnan
Born: 16 May 1953
Citizenship: Ireland; United States (since 2004)
Occupation: Actor
Education: Drama Centre London
Years active: 1975–present
Children: 5

Lore & Background

He left school at 16, trained in commercial illustration, then studied at the Drama Centre London. He became popular in the TV series Remington Steele (1982-1987) and had film roles in The Fourth Protocol, The Lawnmower Man and Mrs. Doubtfire before Bond.