Pierce Brosnan - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	May 16, 1953
Age	72
Birthplace	Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland
Zodiac Sign	Taurus - (see also Pierce Brosnan's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Snake
Generation	Baby Boomer Generation
Known For	Portrayal of James Bond in films including 'GoldenEye', 'Tomorrow Never Dies', 'The World Is Not Enough', and 'Die Another Day'; also for roles in 'Remington Steele', 'Mrs. Doubtfire', and 'Mamma Mia!'

Intro

Pierce Brosnan is an acclaimed Irish actor and film producer best known for portraying James Bond in four films from 1995 to 2002. Renowned for his suave screen presence and broad filmography, Brosnan has appeared in both action blockbusters and critically acclaimed dramas, earning a reputation as one of the most iconic actors of his generation.

Early Life & Background

Pierce Brosnan was born in Drogheda, Ireland, but spent much of his early childhood in Navan, County Meath. Following the departure of his father and mother, he was raised by relatives before reuniting with his mother in London at age 11. He trained in acting at the Drama Centre London.

Career Highlights

• Breakout TV role as the title character in 'Remington Steele' (1982–1987)
• Starred as James Bond in four official 007 films from 1995 to 2002
• Lead roles in 'Mrs. Doubtfire' (1993), 'Dante’s Peak' (1997), and 'Mamma Mia!' (2008, 2018)
• Founded Irish DreamTime production company in 1996
• Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1997

Trivia

• Pierce Brosnan is an honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE).
• He is a passionate environmentalist and artist, with exhibitions of his paintings held internationally.
• Brosnan's wife, Cassandra Harris, appeared in the Bond film 'For Your Eyes Only' (1981) before he took on the Bond role himself.

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1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierce_Brosnan
2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Pierce-Brosnan
3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000112/