“I left school at 15 feeling fairly useless and not really up to scratch in my education. And I still suffer sometimes from that lack of education.”

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*.