pierce brosnan

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Pierce Brosnan (born May 16, 1953) is an Irish-American actor, film producer, and environmentalist. He is perhaps best known for his portrayal of secret agent James Bond in four films released between 1995 and 2002: *GoldenEye*, *Tomorrow Never Dies*, *The World Is Not Enough*, and *Die Another Day*.

### Career Highlights
*   **Early Success:** Before his time as Bond, Brosnan rose to popularity in the television series *Remington Steele*.
*   **Film Career:** Beyond the Bond franchise, he has starred in numerous films, including *Mrs. Doubtfire*, *The Thomas Crown Affair*, *Dante's Peak*, *The Matador*, the *Mamma Mia!* series, *Black Adam*, and *The Last Rifleman*.
*   **Production:** In 1996, he co-founded the production company **Irish DreamTime** with Beau St. Clair, which has produced films such as *The Thomas Crown Affair*, *Evelyn*, and *The November Man*.

### Personal Life
Born in Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland, Brosnan holds both Irish and American citizenship. He was married to actress Cassandra Harris from 1980 until her death in 1991. In 2001, he married American journalist and author Keely Shaye Smith. Together, the couple is actively involved in environmental activism, supporting various conservation organizations focused on marine mammal protection.