Pierce brosnan was born in 1953 in Navan, County Mealth, Ireland.
His father’s name was Thomas, whose profession was a carpenter and that of his mother, may. Their mother moved to London to work as a nurse after their father abandoned them and left their children in the care of their parents, Philip Y Kathleen smith.
In addition, Pierce has two twin brothers, named Michael Y James who live in Naas, Kildare.
As a child, being raised by his grandparents, Pierce attended a local school. She left Ireland in 1964 and was reunited with her mother and her husband, William Carmichael. He was quickly accepted as his mother’s new companion, and as her father figure.
In his youth, Pierce attended to Elliot school in West London and abandoned it at the age of 16, when he decided to dedicate himself to painting, entering the Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design.
In 1969, attracted by the female assistance of a fire-eater workshop, he decided to join this particular group. Thanks to learning this discipline, he was hired by a circus agent for three years.
After that time working in the circus, he trained for three more years, in theater, at the London Drama Center. After graduating from there in 1975, he began working as an assistant stage manager at the Royal Theater in York.
He made his acting debut in the film “Wait Until Dark”(1975). Within six months, he was chosen by the producer Tennessee Williams to play the role of McCabe on “The Red Devil Battery Sign”, His performance in this film being highly valued.
He continued his career by making brief appearances in films such as “The Long Good Friday”(1980) in which he participated Helen mirren, and small roles on television, among which were found “The Professionals”(1980) and“Play for today”(1982).
He became a television star in America with his starring role in the popular miniseries. “Manions of America“(nineteen eighty one). This was followed, the following year, by the documentary called “Nancy Astor“That told the life of Lady nancy astor, the first woman to serve in the British Parliament. Your role as Robert Gould Shaw II earned him a nomination for Golden globe in 1985.
In 1982, his popularity in the United States increased for his role in the romantic detective series “Remington Steele “, from NBC, in which he acted alongside Stephanie zimbalist.
After the series ended in 1987, he appeared in various films such as “The Fourth Protocol “(1987) with Michael Caine, “The False Sect“(1988) and”The Lawnmower “ (1992).
In 1993, he had a supporting role in the dramatic comedy “Mrs. Doubtfire, dad for life “, starring Robin williams Y Sally field.
He was also seen in TV movies like “The dead train”(1993) with Christopher lee Y Patrick Stewart, Y “Look at Night” (1995), with Alexandra Paul.
Brosnan met the director of James bond, ALbert Broccoli, on the set of “For Four Eyes Only”. He chose him to replace Roger moore In the role of James bond.
Previously, this role had been offered to him in 1986, but due to his contract with NBC for the series “Remington Steele”, He had to reject it.
Thus, after several films of Bond, whose actors included the aforementioned Roger moore, Timothy dalton and even Sean Connery, Pierce was announced as the fifth actor to star in the series.
His first film as James bond was in 1995, whose name was “Goldeneye” with Isabella Scorupco, Judi Dench Y Robbie Coltrane. It was the highest grossing film of James bond that had been done up to that moment.
In 1996, he formed a production company called Irish Dream Time and three years later he produced his first project, which was “The Thomas Crown Secret”(1999) co-starring Rene Russo Y Dennis Leary.
Also in ´96, he was part of the parody “Mars Attacks”, Made up of a great cast that included Glenn Close, Jack Nicholson, Annette bening, Sarah Jessica Parker, Danny DeVito Y Michael J. Fox.
In 1997, he was the lead in the drama “Love has two faces” next to Barbra Streisand Y Jeff Bridges.
That same year, he was seen in “A town called Dante’s Peak“, In which he was the protagonist, in the role of Dr. Harry Dalton, next to Linda Hamilton.
Also in ’97, he returned to his role as James Bond, in the classic “The tomorrow Never Die”, Co-starring Jonathan Price Y Michelle Yeoh.
In ’99, he made the third in the saga, called “The world is never enough“In which they appeared Sophie Marceau, Denise richards and, in their previous roles, Judi Dench Y Robbie Coltrane
The fourth film of James bond it would be called “Die another day”(2002), with Halle berry as a female counterpart.
In 2004, it was rumored that negotiations between Brosnan and the producers of James bond had been broken, as for the possibility of playing for the fifth time the role of Bond.
This was denied by the studios of MGM and EON Productions but finally, Pierce announced in the same year that he was resigning from the role, arguing that it was a past life for him. Many believe that this statement was actually a consequence of not reaching an agreement with the film’s producers.
Then, in 2005, Daniel Craig was taken for the role.
While it was part of the saga, Brosnan also took part in the videogames of James bond, for whom he lent his voice.
In 2003, Queen Elizabeth II awarded him the honorary title of OBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) even though he was ineligible due to his Irish origin.
The first post James Bond role was in 2004, in “Until the law do us part” next to Julianne Moore. In that same year, he did “The Big Hit “ next to Salma Hayek.
His next film was “The matador” (2005) in which he played the role of Julian Noble. The film had good reviews in contrast to its predecessor (“The great blow”).
Pierce was nominated for Golden globe for his performance with Joaquin phoenix on “Walk the line”.
The first movie of 2007 was “Faced” with Liam Neeson Y Anjelica houston. He was also seen in “Butterfly on a Wheel ” next to Maria bello Y Gerard butler Y “Married life”.
For 2008, it will be seen in “Caitlin “ with Rosamund pike Y Miranda richardson Y “Mamma mia” with Meryl streep, Colin firth Y Julie Walters.
In 2009, they will be released, “The Thomas Crown Secret 2” Y “Vanilla Gorilla“, with Peter elliot.
Danny DeVito has stated that Pierce, along with Dakota Fanning Y Morgan freeman, will be part of his adaptation of the novel “The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle”.
In his personal life, Pierce married the actress Cassandra harris in 1980 and adopted two children, Charlotte Y Christopher. The couple has a son of their own named Sean. Cassandra died in 1986 of ovarian cancer.
In 2001, Brosnan got married with Keely shaye smith and they both had two children, Dylan Y Paris.
Brosnan He is a dedicated environmentalist as well as an advocate for humanitarian causes such as the fight against cancer.
He has worked with the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW).
Next to Halle berry, Cindy crawford Y Daryl Hannah They have fought to defend marine pollution off the Malibu coast.