IT’S THE IRISH 007′s birthday. That’s right – Pierce Brosnan is 60 today!

Happy birthday Pierce. Here are some of the reasons we love Brossie oh so much.

His acting prowess

Check him out in 1988 Irish crime thriller Taffin.

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WELL THEN MAYBE YOU SHOULDN’T BE LIVING HERE!

His undeniable good looks

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Yeow! Shoot us with your love gun, Pierce.

His incredible beard-growing abilities

Suave at sixty.

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And even his stubble…

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His beautiful singing voice

Remember his star turn in Mamma Mia?

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Altogether now: “So when you’re near me, darling can’t you hear me, SOS…”

His form in a suit

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His charm

Who has more charm than James Bond?

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Pierce Brosnan, that’s who.

Brosnan. Pierce Brosnan.

He’s proud to be Irish

Brosnan was honoured in 1999 by Navan Urban District Council. At the ceremony, he declared himself “proud to be a Navan man”.

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Bang. We’re proud to have you too, Pierce. Happy birthday!

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