(Born May 16, 1953) Pierce Brosnan is an Irish film actor and producer. He is best known for portraying the James Bond secret agent character in four spy films: "GoldenEye", "Tomorrow Never Dies", "The World Is Not Enough", and "Die Another Day". His fans credit him with reviving the James Bond film series after a six year hiatus caused by legal disputes over ownership of the series. With films like "The Thomas Crown Affair", "The Tailor of Panama" and "After the Sunset", Pierce has proven he's capable of playing more than just Bond.