Pierce Brosnan’s most iconic role is undoubtedly his tenure as James Bond. Brosnan as Bond always came across as cool and collected, he always seems to be in control. In reality for Brosnan, this is quite the opposite. Pierce actually experienced quite some hardship at the beginning of his life. The hardship only seems to have accompanied him as the years have gone by. Despite this, Pierce has inspired many with his courage and kind nature. Continue on to discover all the things you didn’t know about Pierce Brosnan.
A Tragic Beginning
For many of us, our parents are our rock from the day we are born. They care for you, help you develop and love you. These are all vital aspects that we need to develop properly, and happily. For Pierce, his parents were the main reason he had a difficult beginning. Having been born in Ireland in 1953, his father abandoned both him and his mother. At age 4, his mother struggled to cope and left him with his grandparents. Unfortunately they passed away and he was alone. This is just the beginning of all the hardship Pierce was unfortunate enough to experience.