Brosnan

Brosnan is a surname of Irish origin. It is commonly understood to derive from the Gaelic Ó Brosnacháin, meaning descendant of Brosnachán. The name is most often found in Ireland and among Irish diaspora communities.

Pierce Brosnan (born 1953) is the best-known bearer. He is an Irish actor and film producer who achieved international fame in the 1990s and 2000s. He is widely known for his portrayal of James Bond in four Eon Productions films: GoldenEye (1995), Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), The World Is Not Enough (1999), and Die Another Day (2002). Beyond Bond, he has appeared in a variety of other films and television programs, including Remington Steele (1982–1987), The Thomas Crown Affair (1999), The Matador (2005), Mamma Mia! (2008) and its sequels, and The Foreigner (2017).

The surname Brosnan remains most closely associated with Pierce Brosnan in popular culture, reflecting his prominent role in film and television over several decades. As a relatively uncommon Irish surname, it is most often encountered in Ireland and among communities of Irish heritage around the world.