Pierce Brosnan Through The Years: Photos Of The Former James Bond From His Young Years To Now

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May 16, 2023 9:00AM EDT

Pierce Brosnan’s charm is undeniable. Check out photos of the ‘James Bond’ actor through the years, in honor of his birthday.

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Pierce Brosnan: Through The Years

Pierce Brosnan: Through The Years — Pierce Brosnan, born May 16, 1953, is an Irish actor, known for his part as iconic spy James Bond. His career began on the stage, before he went to the small screen with the popular TV serious ‘Remington Steele’ (1982–1987). He began in run as Bond in 1995, leading ‘GoldenEye’, ‘Tomorrow Never Dies’, ‘The World Is Not Enough’, and ‘Die Another Day’. Other hit roles include comedy ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ (1993), ‘Dante’s Peak’ (1997), the ‘Mamma Mia’ movies (2008 and 2018), and the Camila Cabello-fronted adaptation of ‘Cinderella’ (2021).

Here, Pierce appears with a horse in ‘Murphy’s Stroke’. The film followed a group of billionaires who try to fix a horse race. He looked so handsome.

Brosnan has married twice, having been widowed once. He has five children and three grandchildren.

Want to see more of Pierce through the years? Click through our gallery for photos of the star from his early days on.

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Pierce Brosnan In 1981

Pierce Brosnan In 1981 — Pierce Brosnan looks dapper with a mustache in a 1981 photo. From the sight of his chest hair, it was definitely the 80s.

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‘Remington Steele’

‘Remington Steele’ — Pierce Brosnan smiles while wearing a tracksuit in a scene from ‘Remington Steele’ The show, which ran from 1982 to 1987, was about a female private detective partnered with a former thief who assumes the role of a fictitious detective in the business.

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Pierce Looks Suave In ‘Remington Steele’

Pierce Looks Suave In ‘Remington Steele’ — Pierce Brosnan is dapper in a shot for ‘Remington Steele’. Looking good.

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Pierce Brosnan In 1994

Pierce Brosnan In 1994 — Pierce Brosnan in 1994. He was at the premiere of ‘Love Affair’.

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Pierce Brosnan In 2005

Pierce Brosnan In 2005 — Pierce Brosnan flies out of Heathrow airport to India to scout a location for a new film. It was Feb. 2005.

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Pierce Brosnan At The Premiere Of ‘Evelyn’

Pierce Brosnan At The Premiere Of ‘Evelyn’ — Pierce Brosnan smiles during the Mar. 17, 2003 premiere Of ‘Evelyn’. He wore a navy blue suit.

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Pierce Brosnan At Cannes In 2002

Pierce Brosnan At Cannes In 2002 — Life’s a beach! Pierce Brosnan poses for photographers on the beach for the new James Bond film ‘Die Another Day’ at the 55th International Film Festival in Cannes, southeastern France, in 2002.

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Pierce Brosnan In 2002

Pierce Brosnan In 2002 — Pierce Brosnan appears in New York City on Nov. 5, 2002. He wore a grey suede jacket and shot cameras a handsome glance.

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Pierce Brosnan Gets A Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Pierce Brosnan Gets A Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame — Honored. Pierce Brosnan receives a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame on Dec. 3, 1997.

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‘Goldeneye’

‘Goldeneye’ — Spy guy. Pierce Brosnan is seen as James Bond in 1995’s ‘Goldeneye’.

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Pierce Brosnan Enjoys Breakfast In 1995

Pierce Brosnan Enjoys Breakfast In 1995 — Rise and shine. Pierce Brosnan enjoys breakfast at home in 1995.

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Pierce Brosnan At The Premiere Of ‘The Son’

Pierce Brosnan At The Premiere Of ‘The Son’ — Pierce Brosnan dons nearly all black to the premiere of ‘The Son’ on Apr. 3, 2017. The TV show was a multi-generational epic telling of the story of America’s birth as a superpower through the bloody rise and fall of one Texas oil empire.

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Pierce Brosnan At The Premiere Of ‘No Escape’

Pierce Brosnan At The Premiere Of ‘No Escape’ — Pierce Brosnan throws up a hand at the LA premiere of ‘No Escape’ on Aug. 17, 2015. He wore a dark navy suit with a subtle plaid design.

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Pierce Brosnan At The Premiere Of ‘Love Is All You Need’

Pierce Brosnan At The Premiere Of ‘Love Is All You Need’ — Pierce Brosnan attends the premiere of ‘Love Is All You Need’ on April, 25, 2013 in Hollywood, California. He wore a grey suit and light blue shirt.

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Pierce Brosnan At The Venice Film Festival In 2012

Pierce Brosnan At The Venice Film Festival In 2012 — Pierce Brosnan attends the Venice International Film Festival. It was Sep. of 2012.

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Pierce Brosnan At The Premiere Of ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief’

Pierce Brosnan At The Premiere Of ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief’ — Pierce Brosnan at the premiere of’ Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief premiere in Athens, Greece on Jan. 29, 2010. The movie was about a teenager who discovers he’s the descendant of a Greek god and sets out on an adventure to settle an on-going battle between the gods.

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Pierce Brosnan In 2006

Pierce Brosnan In 2006 — Bright day! Pierce Brosnan blocks his eyes from the sun during the celebration For Chilren’s Rights benefit in LA on Jun. 3, 2006.

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Pierce Brosnan At The 42nd Golden Camera Awards

Pierce Brosnan At The 42nd Golden Camera Awards — Trophy time. Pierce Brosnan is honored at the 42nd Golden Camera Awards, Berlin, Germany on Feb. 1, 2007.

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Pierce Brosnan At A Photocall For ‘Mamma Mia: The Movie’

Pierce Brosnan At A Photocall For ‘Mamma Mia: The Movie’ — Pierce Brosnan poses for photos while promoting ‘Mamma Mia: The Movie’ in Berlin, Germany. It was Jul. 3, 2008 and he was uncharacteristically casual in jeans.

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Pierce Brosnan In 2009

Pierce Brosnan In 2009 — Pierce Brosnan hangs out with sons Dylan and Paris, and wife Keely Shaye Smith at Taverna Tony in Malibu, California. It was Aug. 9, 2009

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Pierce Brosnan In 2016

Pierce Brosnan In 2016 — Pierce Brosnan accepts his European Achievement in World Cinema Award during the 29th European Film Awards Ceremony in Wroclaw, Poland on Dec. 10, 2016. The Awards are presented annually by the European Film Academy to recognize excellence in European cinema.an cinema.

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Pierce Brosnan In 2019

Pierce Brosnan In 2019 — Pierce Brosnan arrives at the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and The Hollywood Reporter celebration of the 2020 award season and Golden Globe Ambassador reveal at Catch LA, in West Hollywood on Nov. 14, 2019. He had a salt and pepper beard and wore a navy suit.

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Pierce Brosnan In LA In 2019

Pierce Brosnan In LA In 2019 — Pierce Brosnan looks great in 2019. He was out and about in LA.

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Pierce Brosnan At Fashion For Relief 2020

Pierce Brosnan At Fashion For Relief 2020 — Pierce Brosnan poses for photographers upon arrival at the Fashion For Relief charity event in central London on Sep. 14, 2019. He wore cool amber-tinted aviator shades and had a white beard.

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