Pierce Brosnan Biography

- Is born under the astrological star sign of Taurus.

- Is a fan of Doctor Who.

- Claims the very first film he ever saw was Goldfinger.

- Is the third actor to play James Bond in more than two films; the other actors to do so are Sean Connery and Roger Moore.

- Voted “Sexiest Man Alive” by People Magazine in 2001.

- Was voted 6th in the Orange 2001 film survey of Greatet British Film Actors Ever.

- Bought Ian Fleming’s old typewriter for £52,800.

- Was made a freeman of Navan, his Irish home town, in November 1999.

- Flew to England to join his mother on the same day Ian Fleming died.

- Studied under Yat Malmgren, a dance and drama teacher who also taught Sean Connery.

- Says that his favourite Bond movies are From Russia With Love(1963) and For Your Eyes Only (1981).

- Says his least favourite Bond movie is On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969).

- Was considered for the role of Bruce Wayne in Batman.

- Has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

- Is a highly vocal supporter of gay marriage.

- Was paid $16.5 million for playing James Bond in Die Another Day.