Millions of women from around the world recognized Pierce Brosnan as the most beautiful "agent 007". This actor is the embodiment of masculine power, beauty, charm. No wonder fans consider Pierce the standard of a real man who knows the taste and meaning of life. But in this world nothing is just given to become a sex symbol, Brosnan had to work hard. He became the legend of Hollywood cinema, but before the actor had a chance to go through a difficult thorny path.
Joyless childhood
This is Pierce Brosnan today a rich, famous, successful and well-established man, but in childhood he had a hard time. The future star was born on May 16, 1953 in the small Irish town of Droera. His family could not boast of great prosperity, his father worked as an ordinary carpenter, and when he left his young wife with a one-year-old son in his arms, the situation became completely disastrous. Brosnan's mother was forced to leave the child to her parents, and she herself went to London to get a nurse there.
Pierce was raised by his grandparents, his father did not visit him, and his mother came very rarely. When they died, the boy began to live with his aunt and uncle, who, in order to protect themselves from unnecessary worries, assigned the child to the Brotherhood of Christ school. Despite the fact that Brosnan studied at this institution for only a few years, he developed an aversion to religion for his whole life. The fact is that corporal punishment was encouraged in this school , and the rules of conduct were very strict.
The first hobbies in the world of cinema
The biography of Pierce Brosnan was not so sad from the moment when the mother arranged her life a little, got married a second time and took her son to her in London. It was in the capital of Great Britain that the future actor became acquainted with the world of cinema, saw a completely different life: bright, interesting, full of surprises and surprises. The guy was so impressed with the first movie he saw with Sean Connery that Goldfinger remained in his memory for life.
Immediately after leaving school, Pierce got a job in two: a barker and a photo studio. The young man was fond of painting, deciding to develop his talent as an artist, he entered the College of Design and Art of Saint Martis. Perhaps the filmography of Pierce Brosnan would not have been written, and the young talent would have become a famous painter if the guy had not visited the theater school, which revealed to him all the charms of acting. Pierce entered the London School of Drama in 1973, where he studied for 3 years. During this time, the young actor managed to replay almost all the popular classical roles in English theaters.
The first steps in the world of the film industry
In the late 70s, Brosnan met his first wife Cassandra Harris, in 1980 the couple signed. Pierce idolized his wife, considered her the greatest happiness in his life. Cassandra strongly supported any undertakings of her husband, because she saw in him great potential and incredible talent. When Brosnan finished shooting in the mini-series The Manion Family in Search of Happiness in 1981, it was Harris who persuaded him not to stop, but to persistently continue to conquer Hollywood.
A successful start to a stellar career
In 1982, Pierce was invited to star in the series Remington Steel. The actor fit perfectly into the detective genre and showed himself in all its glory, revealing to the audience the verge of his talent. An excellent acting game allowed Pierce to acquire two huge mansions: in Malibu and Beverly Hills, as well as achieve great popularity. In the 80s, the filmography of Pierce Brosnan was replenished with several high-quality and successful film works. At this time, he became a very famous, sought after and highly paid Hollywood actor. It should be noted his role in the movie Lawn Mowers (1992), as well as Mrs. Doutfire (1993).
One of Hollywood's most sought after actors.
The filmography of Pierce Brosnan would not be so bright if not for the role of the charming, savvy and self-confident James Bond. While still a young guy, the actor dreamed of playing the legendary spy, so he considered it a great success that in 1995 he was invited to the film “Golden Eye” for the role of agent 007. Pierce Brosnan was so accustomed to the character of his hero that he immediately I remember and liked the multimillion audience of viewers. The movie at the box office raised a record amount of $ 350 million, and James Bond himself became the most successful, recognizable, highly paid and sought-after actor in Hollywood.
The role of agent 007 was Pierce's first stunning work, but far from the last. After that, the audience enthusiastically greeted the films “License to Kill” and “Tomorrow Never Dies.” These films were a stunning success at the box office, collected huge amounts and glorified Brosnan even more. The second half of the 90s is the peak of Pierce's career. At this time, a successful actor could afford to choose the most interesting roles, rather than agree to everything. The directors vied to offer him a job in the best Hollywood films and blockbusters.
Best roles of Brosnan
The filmography of Pierce Brosnan has more than two hundred film works, in most of them the actor played the main characters, but even his secondary roles turned out to be vivid and memorable. The most beautiful agent 007 was best able to play the roles of courageous and romantic characters with a warm heart and cold mind. It is difficult to name the best works of Pierce, because in all the films and series he played flawlessly, showing different facets of his talent, fully opening up to the audience and giving himself away.
Nevertheless, it is worth highlighting the best films of Pierce Brosnan, so that fans have the opportunity to fully enjoy the refined game of the great actor. The role of James Bond remains unrivaled, because thanks to the movie "Golden Eye", the actor gained worldwide popularity. It is also worth noting his work in the film "Thomas Crown Scam" (1999), in which Brosnan reincarnated as a rich, intelligent, cunning and prudent businessman. The best films include "The Best", "Ghost", "Remember Me", "Ransom". Pierce Brosnan mainly plays goodies, but in the last film he played the villain, thereby confirming that he was perfectly successful in any role.
Actor's personal tragedy
Pierce Brosnan's first wife, actress Cassandra Harris, was 5 years older than him, but the age difference, as well as the presence of a woman's children from her first marriage, did not become an obstacle. The young man fell madly in love with his chosen one and did not see anyone near him except her. Brosnan adopted two children Harris, and in 1983, his wife gave him a joint son - Sean William. Cassandra was the guardian angel of Pierce, supported him in every possible way, helped build a successful career. Unfortunately, their happiness was not long, since Harris doctors made a terrible diagnosis - cancer.
Brosnan supported his wife as best he could, refused to shoot in a number of films in order to spend more time with her, try to overcome the disease, or at least postpone the approaching death. In 1991, Cassandra died, she died at Pierce's arms. Sadly, this same disease crippled the adopted daughter of Pierce Brosnan, Charlotte, she died on June 28, 2013 at the age of 41.
Agent Life 007
Pierce for a long time could not recover from the loss of a loved one, no one could replace him with Cassandra. The actor was completely immersed in work, on the set he gave himself all without a trace, which is probably why he had so many successful films in the 90s. Brosnan met with the most attractive women in the world, but not one managed to lure him into their networks for a long time. The situation was changed by journalist Kelly Shane Smith, who filled the actor’s life with love and happiness. The woman gave birth to Pierce two sons - Dilon and Paris. Today they live together in California.
Interesting facts from the life of Brosnan
Pierce Brosnan is not in vain playing courageous and courageous characters, because heroism is in his blood. During the filming of the movie "Percy Jackson" on the set almost happened misfortune. A minibus rolled off the hill at great speed right on Uma Thurman, lightning fast reaction and natural courage helped Pierce save his partner in the film from imminent death.
Brosnan has a personal star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which he received for developing the world of the film industry. An interesting fact is that in the 1981 film “For Your Eyes Only,” James Bond played the first wife of Pierce Kassandra Harris. Brosnan earns not only acting, but also selling his own paintings through the site. In recent years, the actor is increasingly engaged in producing activities. And Pier is recognized as one of the most beautiful men in the world.
Do you know that…
- The height of Pierce Brosnan is 187 cm.
- The full name of the actor is Pierce Brendan Brosnan.
- The actor graduated from the London Drama Center.
- Pier Brosnan is naturally left-handed.
- The future James Bond was born into a poor family of carpenter Thomas and nurse Maya. Father left the family when Pierce was not even a year old.
- Brosnan's first wife died in his arms from cancer on December 28, 1991, and December 27 was the eleventh anniversary of their wedding.
- In 1997, during the filming of the movie "Tomorrow Never Dies," the actor got a scar just above his upper lip, on the right side. Brosnan received this mark from the careless blow of the understudy.
- Pierce has five children: three relatives and two adopted. From the first wife of Cassandra Harris, the actor left Charlotte (died in the summer of 2013), Christopher, as well as his joint son Sean. In a marriage with Kelly Shane Smith, Brosnan had two more sons - Dylan Thomas and Paris Becket.
Despite his considerable age, the cheerful agent 007 actively acts in films, every year 2-3 films with his participation are released. Pierce has a pretty busy schedule planned two years ahead. In addition, Brosnan is engaged in painting and production activities.