“I always see myself as a character actor, but Remington Steele was me. I gave up on trying to be any character. I just put myself as me in this world of Remington Steele and the grand pretender.”

Irish actor and former spy, active since the 1980s. He became globally recognized for his portrayal of James Bond in the 1990s and early 2000s, blending charm with gravitas in the iconic role. Later, he shifted to character-driven drama, earning acclaim for roles in films like *The Thomas Crown Affair* and *Chasing Mavericks*.