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Pierce Brosnan Biography

Birth Name:Pierce Brendan Brosnan

Birth Place:Navan, County Meath, Ireland

Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

He and his wife Keely Shaye donated most of their proceeds from their wedding to a school in Tibet, funding classes and education for children
Has supported many environmental effects, including the organization Greenpeace
Worked as a fire eater in a circus
Trained in acting at the Drama Centre in London
Started out training as a painter before becoming an actor
Quote: "Being an actor in Hollywood involves lots of things beyond acting․ Charm really helps․ And it's a good idea to incorporate a little Bond into all your dealings․"
Quote: "I think that all the films I've ever made are personal, even James Bond, because it's so much of myself, so much of who I am as a man and as an actor․ You have to invest yourself in every character that you portray․"
Well known for portraying the character James Bond in the films "Goldeneye," "Tomorrow Never Dies," "The World Is Not Enough" and "Die Another Day․"
Was voted People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive in 2001

Awards

1985Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
1994American Comedy Award-Funniest Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: nominated
1996Saturn Award-Best Actor: nominated
1996MTV Movie Award-Best Fight: nominated
1998Saturn Award-Best Actor: winner
1998Outstanding European Achievement in World Cinema-: nominated
1999Stinker Award-Worst On-Screen Couple: nominated
2000Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Actor - Drama/Romance: winner
2000Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Actor - Action: winner
2000Empire Award-Best Actor: winner
2000Razzie Award-Worst Screen Couple: nominated
2003Saturn Award-Best Actor: nominated
2003Christopher Award-Film: winner
2003Grace Award-Most Inspiring Performance in Movies: winner
2005SLFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2006Saturn Award-Best Actor: nominated
2006Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
2007IFTA Award-Best Actor in a Lead Role in a Feature Film: nominated
2008National Movie Award-Best Performance - Male: nominated
2009Movies for Grownups Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2009Movies for Grownups Award-Best Grownup Love Story: nominated
2009Movies for Grownups Award-Breakaway Accomplishment: winner
2009People's Choice Award-Favorite Cast: nominated
2009Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actor: winner
2010Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2010VVFP Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2011IFTA Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Feature Film: winner
2011ALFS Award-British Supporting Actor of the Year: nominated
2015Movies for Grownups Award-Best Grownup Love Story: nominated
2017Brosnan Award-: winner
2023IFTA Award-Best Supporting Actor - Film: nominated
2024IFTA Award-Best Lead Actor - Film: nominated
2026IFTA Award-Best Actor in a Lead Role - Drama: nominated