Guide Note

Pierce Brosnan is a two time Golden Globe nominated actor. His first role was a lead in the made for television movie Murphy's Stroke. From 1982-1987 Brosnan played the title role in the series Remington Steele. In 1995, he was cast in GoldenEye to play James Bond. The film was a major successs, grossing over $350 million world wide. It was the most successful Bond movie of all time. Brosnan has also starred in three other James Bond films, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World Is Not Enough, and Die Another Day.

Fast Facts

1. Birth name: Pierce Brendan Brosnan
2. Height: 6'1"
3. Date of Birth: May 16, 1953
4. Spouse: Keely Shaye Smith
5. Birthplace: Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland
6. Notable Role: James Bond
7. Fifth actor to play James Bond
8. Notable Film: The Thomas Crown Affair
9. Is claustrophobic

In 1999, Brosnan got the title role in the successful film The Thomas Crown Affair. He also starred in Laws of Attraction, After the Sunset and Butterfly on a Wheel. Brosnan will also star in upcoming films Mamma Mia!, The Thomas Crown Affair 2, Vanilla Gorilla and Caitlin.

1. "I don't see myself as the "Hunk of the Month."
2. "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."
3. "To my eye, women get sexier around 35. They know a thing or two, and knowledge is always alluring."
4. "Bond is an enigma. He's smooth and bigger than life, but he's vague as a personality. It's a little like doing a period piece. Look, I'm thankful, the role made me an international star. I've been in the backwaters of Papua New Guinea and heard, "Hey, Bond."
5. "It never made it in to the papers, but I've had my face sliced open by a stuntman and a knee injury. But it's all part and parcel of being Bond."