Pierce Brosnan
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
3
Honours
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Rankings
5
Covers
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Records
Pierce Brosnan's career is marked by a rare blend of commercial success and critical respect. He redefined James Bond for a new era, with his four films grossing over $1.5 billion worldwide combined. His performance in The Matador earned him a Golden Globe nomination, showcasing his range beyond action. He was the first actor to play Bond after Ian Fleming's death, and his portrayal brought a new emotional depth to the character. In 1997, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and in 2004, he was honored with an honorary OBE and the IFTA Lifetime Achievement Award. The Irish Times ranked him the 15th greatest Irish film actor in 2020. Beyond acting, he co-founded a successful production company and is a respected environmental activist.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Star at 7083 Hollywood Boulevard in the Motion Picture category.
Honorary OBE
Awarded for services to the British film industry.
IFTA Lifetime Achievement Award
For outstanding contribution to Irish cinema.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Irish Film Actors
Magazine Covers
People
1995-11-01
The New James Bond
GQ
1997-12-01
Bond's Back
Vanity Fair
1999-08-01
The Crown Prince
Esquire
2002-11-01
The Last Bond?
People
2008-07-01
Mamma Mia! Mania
Records & Feats
First James Bond born after Ian Fleming's death
Brosnan was the first actor to play James Bond who was born after the character's creator, Ian Fleming, died in 1964.
Highest-grossing Bond film at time of release (GoldenEye)
GoldenEye grossed over $350 million worldwide, making it the most successful Bond film up to that point.
Highest-grossing Bond film at time of release (Die Another Day)
Die Another Day earned nearly $500 million worldwide, the highest for a Bond film at that time.