Pierce Brendan Brosnan OBE 16 May 1953 is an Irish actor film producer and environmentalist who holds Irish and American citizenship After leaving school at 16 Brosnan began training in commercial illustration but trained at the Drama Centre in London for three years Following a stage acting career he rose to popularity in the television series Remington Steele 198287 After Remington Steele Brosnan took the lead in many films such as Dantes Peak and The Thomas Crown Affair In 1995 he became the fifth actor to portray secret agent James Bond in the official film series starring in four films between 1995 and 2002 He also provided his voice and likeness to Bond in the 2004 video game James Bond 007 Everything or Nothing Since playing Bond he has starred in such successes as The Matador nominated for a Golden Globe 2005 Mamma Mia National Movie Award 2008 and The Ghost Writer 2010 In 1996 along with Beau St Clair Brosnan formed Irish DreamTime a Los Angelesbased production company In later years he has become known for his charitable work and environmental activism He was married to Australian actress Cassandra Harris from 1980 until her death in 1991 He married American journalist and author Keely Shaye Smith in 2001 becoming an American citizen in 2004
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