What is Pierce Brosnan's Net Worth and Salary?
Pierce Brosnan is an Irish actor with a net worth of $200 million. He is best known for starring as James Bond in 'GoldenEye,' 'Tomorrow Never Dies,' 'The World Is Not Enough,' and 'Die Another Day.' He also voiced the character in video games like 'James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing' and 'James Bond 007: Nightfire.' Beyond Bond, Brosnan's versatile career includes roles in 'Mrs. Doubtfire,' and TV movies like 'The Heist,' 'Murder 101,' 'Victim of Love,' and 'Death Train.'
His performance in 'GoldenEye' earned him a Saturn Award nomination for Best Actor. In 1997, he starred in 'Robinson Crusoe' and later produced 'Dante's Peak,' 'Quest for Camelot,' and 'The Nephew.' His versatility earned him an Empire Award for Best Actor and several nominations.
Movie Career Highlights
Brosnan co-starred with Meryl Streep in the film adaptation of the ABBA musical 'Mamma Mia!.' Other notable films include 'The Greatest,' 'Percy Jackson & the Lightning Thief,' 'The Ghost,' 'Remember Me,' 'Salvation Boulevard,' 'I Don't Know How She Does It,' 'Love Is All You Need,' 'The World's End,' 'A Long Way Down,' 'The November Man,' 'Lessons in Love,' 'Survivor,' 'No Escape,' 'A Christmas Star,' 'Urge,' 'I.T.,' and 'The Only Living Boy in New York.' In 2017, he starred as Eli McCullough in the TV series 'The Son.'
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Career Highlights
Pierce Brosnan's acting career began in the 1970s with stage productions in London. He gained fame in the 1980s for his role as the con man Remington Steele in the TV series of the same name (1982-1987). His breakthrough came with his casting as James Bond in 1995's 'GoldenEye,' replacing Timothy Dalton. He starred in three more Bond films: 'Tomorrow Never Dies' (1997), 'The World Is Not Enough' (1999), and 'Die Another Day' (2002). His portrayal of the suave British secret agent was acclaimed, solidifying his Hollywood status.
Not limited to Bond movies, Brosnan starred in films like 'The Fourth Protocol' (1987) and the romantic comedy 'Mrs. Doubtfire' (1993) with Robin Williams. His versatility shone in 'Dante's Peak' (1997), 'The Thomas Crown Affair' (1999), and the musical 'Mamma Mia!' (2008).
Latter roles include the dark comedy 'The Matador' (2005), Western 'Seraphim Falls' (2006), and romantic drama 'Love Is All You Need' (2012). He voiced in 'The Guardian Brothers' (2016), starred in 'The November Man' (2014), and the comedy 'Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga' (2020).
Throughout his career, Brosnan received multiple accolades, including a Saturn Award for Best Actor for 'GoldenEye,' and a European Film Award for 'The Ghost Writer' (2010). He was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1997.
What was Pierce Brosnan's James Bond Salary?
Pierce Brosnan earned approximately $48 million for his role as James Bond. He received $4 million for 'GoldenEye' (1995), equivalent to about $7 million today. Subsequent earnings include:
- $8.2 million for 'Tomorrow Never Dies' (1997)
- $12.4 million for 'The World Is Not Enough' (1999)
- $16.5 million for 'Die Another Day' (2002)
Personal Life
Pierce Brosnan was born on May 16, 1953, in Drogheda, Ireland. He was married to actress Cassandra Harris until her passing in 1991. Brosnan has been married to Keely Shaye Smith since 2001.
Real Estate
Brosnan and Keely own several impressive properties worldwide. In 1996, Brosnan bought a foreclosed Malibu home for $600,000 and sold it in 2012 for $2.6 million. In 2000, they acquired a one-acre beachfront property in Malibu, eventually assembling a full acre for around $7.4 million, where they built a 13,000 square-foot Tahitian-style mansion named 'Orchid House.' They rented it for $250,000 per month during summers. A 2015 fire destroyed part of the home, and it was damaged again in the 2019 Woolsey Fire. In September 2020, they listed the property for $100 million but later took it off the market.
In September 2019, the Brosnans bought a $2.4 million home in Santa Monica, California. They also own a multi-home compound on Kauai's Anini Beach in Hawaii. Nearby neighbors include Bette Midler, Mark Zuckerberg, and Ben Stiller.
