Our very own Pierce Brosnan is set to be honoured with an Oscar Wilde Award for his considerable contribution to cinema on both sides of the Atlantic.
The ceremony will take place at the US-Ireland Alliance’s annual event, on 7 March at Bad Robot, the production company of JJ Abrams and Katie McGrath.
The Co Meath native, who hails from Navan, is a two-time Golden Globe Award nominee and is best known for playing James Bond in four movies between 1995 to 2002.
He is also an environmentalist, philanthropist, and artist, on top of his extensive career in front of the camera and behind-the-scenes as a producer.
Speaking about Pierce, US-Ireland Alliance founder Trina Vargo said: “The success of Irish actors in the film industry in recent years has highlighted the remarkable talent in Ireland.
“We’re thrilled to be honouring one of the most talented Irish legends, who paved the way.”
Pierce can currently be seen in director Phillip Noyce’s hitman thriller, Fast Charlie, and recently finished production on Four Letters of Love, based on the Niall Williams’ bestselling novel of the same name, and The Last Rifleman which is inspired by a true story of a World War II veteran living in a care home in Northern Ireland.
He also starred opposite Adam Devine, Ellen Barkin and Michael Rooker in the Netflix action-comedy, The Out-Laws.
In addition to his work in front of the camera, the Irish actor also has a passion for the art of film production and even launched his own production company, Irish DreamTime, in 1996, along with producing partner Beau St. Clair.
The Oscar Wilde Awards appeals to industry insiders as the “non-traditional Oscars-week event.”
So, as you can imagine, it’s quite the day out!
Well deserved Pierce.
