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Born: 16 May 1953 · Age: 73
Pierce Brosnan is 73 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 16 May 1953.
Irish actor famous for playing secret agent James Bond
Did you know?Before his acting career took off, he trained as a professional fire eater and performed in a circus.
Pierce Brosnan nearly became James Bond a decade early. His TV contract got in the way. When he finally took the role in GoldenEye, he brought back charm and humour after a long break. His four Bond films were big hits. He then chose varied roles, from heist films to musicals. He is also an active painter and an environmental campaigner, especially for oceans. Many fans still rank GoldenEye among the best Bond films of all.
Pierce Brendan Brosnan (born 16 May 1953) is an Irish actor. He achieved worldwide fame playing James Bond in four James Bond films from 1995 to 2002: GoldenEye (1995), Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), The World Is Not Enough (1999) and Die Another Day (2002).
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Profile
Irish actor, born 1953
Pierce Brosnan was born in Drogheda on 16 May 1953.
He played James Bond in four films from 1995.
He became famous in the TV series Remington Steele.
He starred in Mamma Mia! in 2008.
Career highlights
Did you know?Contract ties to Remington Steele stopped him playing Bond in 1986.
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Last reviewed: October 2026