Pierce Brosnan is an Irish actor who is best known for playing James Bond in four films from 1995 to 2002. Born on May 16, 1953 in Navan, County Meath, Ireland, Brosnan began his acting career in the theater before transitioning to television and film.
Brosnan was first offered the role of James Bond in 1986, but he was unable to take the part due to his contract as the lead in the television series “Remington Steele.” However, he was eventually cast as Bond in 1995’s “GoldenEye” and went on to play the character in three more films: “Tomorrow Never Dies” (1997), “The World Is Not Enough” (1999), and “Die Another Day” (2002).
Brosnan’s portrayal of James Bond was widely praised for his charm, charisma, and good looks, and he helped to reinvigorate the franchise after a brief hiatus. His films as Bond were highly successful at the box office and are widely considered to be some of the best in the series.
Aside from his work as James Bond, Brosnan has had a successful career in film and television. He has appeared in numerous films, including “The Thomas Crown Affair” (1999), “The Matador” (2005), and “Mamma Mia!” (2008). He has also had a successful career as a producer and has produced several films, including “The November Man” (2014) and “The Son” (2017).
Brosnan’s work as James Bond remains an important chapter in the history of the franchise and his performance as the character continues to be celebrated by fans. He is widely regarded as one of the best actors to have played Bond and his impact on the series has had a lasting effect.
Here are some famous quotes by Pierce Brosnan:
“There’s no room for demons when you’re self-possessed.”
“The greatest achievements of the human mind are generally received with distrust.”
“I’m not the kind of person who tries to be cool or trendy, I’m definitely an individual.”
“Success is survival.”
“You can’t stop time. You can’t capture light. You can only turn your face up and let it rain down.”
“My faith is like my iPhone. I don’t see it, I just know it’s there.”
“I’m an actor, not a sex symbol.”
“It’s all about where your mind’s at.”
“I’m a firm believer that language and how we use language determines how we act, and how we act then determines our lives and other people’s lives.”
“To make a good film, you need three things: the script, the script, and the script.”