Pierce Brosnan
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👤 Bio & Residence
Full Name: Pierce Brendan Brosnan
Date of Birth: May 16, 1953
Place of Birth: Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland
Height: 186 cm (6′1″)
Weight: 88 kg (194 lbs)
Religion: Raised Catholic, now spiritual
Ancestry: Irish
Nationality: Irish-American
Marital Status: Married (Keely Shaye Smith, 2001–), widower (Cassandra Harris, 1980–91)
Children: 5 (including Sean, Dylan, Paris, and late Charlotte)
Net Worth: $200 million (2025)
Total Social Followers: 3+ million (Instagram/Facebook)
Occupation: Actor, Producer, Environmentalist, Painter
Private Businesses Owned: Irish DreamTime (film company), art sales
Current Residence: Malibu, California, USA & Hawaii, Ireland
Number of Houses: Multiple (Malibu, Hawaii, Ireland)
🏫 Early Life & Education
- Only child; raised mostly by grandparents and mother in Navan, County Meath, Ireland.
- Moved to London at age 11 after mother remarried.
- Attended Elliott School in London, then trained at Drama Centre London (1973–1976).
- Originally dreamed of being a painter; switched to acting after discovering theater.
📜 Career Timeline
- 1982–87: Gained fame as Remington Steele on US TV.
- 1995: First Bond film – “GoldenEye.”
- 1997–2002: Starred in four Bond films (“Tomorrow Never Dies,” “The World Is Not Enough,” “Die Another Day”).
- 2004–present: Diverse roles in “The Matador”, “Mamma Mia!”, “The November Man”, “The Son”, and more.
- 2017: Knighted honorary OBE by the Queen.
- 2021–2025: Continued acting, painting exhibitions, environmental activism.
🏆 Major Awards & Honors
- Golden Globe nominee, Saturn Award winner
- Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame (1997)
- Honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE, 2003)
- Empire Hero Award
- Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) Lifetime Achievement Award
- Numerous environmental and humanitarian honors
🧠 Did You Know?
- Naturalized US citizen (2004), keeps strong Irish roots.
- Lost his first wife Cassandra Harris to cancer (1991).
- Adopted Cassandra’s two children from her previous marriage.
- Skilled painter; has sold his artwork for charity and exhibitions.
- Bond producers considered him for the role as early as 1986, but Remington Steele contract prevented it.
- Has acted with all previous living Bonds in tributes and specials.
- Appeared in the musical “Mamma Mia!”—did all his own singing.
- Close friends with many Bond alumni, including Sean Connery and Daniel Craig.
- Featured in advertising for Omega watches and Aston Martin cars.
- Active in ocean and environmental conservation efforts.
- Father to five children (including late daughter Charlotte, died of cancer in 2013).
- Portrayed Dr. Fate in DC’s “Black Adam” (2022).
- Loves Hawaiian shirts and painting in his Hawaii home studio.
- Height is 6’1” – one of the tallest Bonds.
- First Irish actor to play James Bond.
- Considers Sean Connery his biggest Bond inspiration.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Pierce Brosnan?
Born May 16, 1953. His age is above.
What is Pierce Brosnan’s net worth?
Estimated at $200 million (2025).
Who is Pierce Brosnan married to?
Married to Keely Shaye Smith since 2001; widower of Cassandra Harris.
How many Bond films did he star in?
Four: “GoldenEye”, “Tomorrow Never Dies”, “The World Is Not Enough”, “Die Another Day”.
What are his other famous roles?
“Remington Steele”, “The Matador”, “Mrs. Doubtfire”, “Mamma Mia!”, “The Son”, “Black Adam”.
Is Pierce Brosnan Irish or American?
Both – Irish-born, later became a US citizen.
How many children does he have?
Five children (one deceased daughter, Charlotte).
Does Pierce Brosnan paint?
Yes, a talented painter with art exhibitions and sales for charity.
Does Pierce Brosnan sing?
Sang all his own songs in “Mamma Mia!”
Where does he live?
Malibu, Hawaii, Ireland, and travels often.
Is he active on social media?
Yes, Instagram (@piercebrosnanofficial).
What charities is he involved with?
Multiple ocean, cancer, and environmental causes.
Is Pierce Brosnan still acting?
Yes, still very active in film and TV.
What awards has he won?
Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, OBE, Saturn Award, Empire Hero Award, IFTA Lifetime Achievement, and more.
Was he ever knighted?
Yes, Honorary OBE by the Queen in 2003.
What’s his favorite Bond film?
Often says “GoldenEye”, but proud of all four.