Pierce Brosnan was born in Navan, County Meath, Ireland, and lived in Navan, County Meath, until he moved to England, UK, at an early age (thus explaining his ability to play men from both backgrounds convincingly). His father left the household when Pierce was a child and although reunited later in life...See full bio »
1985The 42nd Annual Golden Globe Awards
(TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV
(On getting "Bell's palsy" in 1984 directly before going on
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson) I thought I was having a stroke. I remember being in the fucking dressing room beforehand doing my tie up. Suddenly, my face was half-numb and I couldn't close one eye. Then I felt my arm going numb. Oh jeez, I thought, I'm having a stroke, and just then came, "knock, knock ...
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Trivia:
Owns his own production company, Irish DreamTime. Its first release was
The Nephew.
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Trademark:
Has a scar on the right side above his top lip. He was hit by a stunt man on the making of
Tomorrow Never Dies.
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