Pierce Brendan Brosnan (born 16 May 1953) is an Irish actor, film producer and environmentalist who after leaving
comprehensive school at age 16, began training in commercial illustration. He then went on to train at the
Drama Centre in London for three years. Following a stage acting career he rose to popularity in the television series
Remington Steele (1982–87), which blended the genres of romantic comedy, drama, and detective procedural.