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Pierce Brosnan

Birth Name:
Pierce Brendan Brosnan
Birth Place:
Navan, County Meath, Ireland
Profession
Actor, Producer, Soundtrack
Pierce Brosnan

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
  • Started out training as a painter before becoming an actor
  • Trained in acting at the Drama Centre in London
  • 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 CinemaNominated
  • 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 AwardWinner
  • 2023IFTA Award - Best Supporting Actor - Film:Nominated
  • 2024IFTA Award - Best Lead Actor - Film:Nominated
  • 2026C&I Movie Award - Best Actor:Winner
  • 2026IFTA Award - Best Actor in a Lead Role - Drama:Nominated
  • 2026National Film Award - Best Actor:Nominated
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