Producer, director, and writer Christopher Brosnan is from the United Kingdom. He became well-known for his job in the film industry, but he also became well-known for being the adopted son of actress Cassandra Harris by her third husband, actor Pierce Brosnan. Chris’s celebrity parents made entering the entertainment industry very simple for him. The director’s natural talent was evident, but showing his worth was a completely different matter. Since then, he has served as an assistant director on Hollywood blockbusters like, among others, “Tomorrow Never Dies,” “The World Is Not Enough,” “The Thomas Crown Affair,” and “Seraphim Falls.” Chris Brosnan has directed music videos for bands including The Freestylers, Jade, Placebo, and others in addition to movies. Other notable advertisements using his directing skills include those for Nokia, Calvin Klein, and Victoria’s Secret, to mention a few. Christopher, who prefers to avoid the spotlight and all social media platforms, has made a name for himself as a director to be reckoned with.
Work & Fame of Christopher Brosnan
Despite being more well-known in the public eye as the actor Pierce Brosnan’s adopted son, Christopher is a highly regarded and successful director. His entry into the film industry was very smooth, in large part due to the enormous fame of all of his famous parents, particularly Pierce and Cassandra. His biological father, Dermot Harris, a great director himself, is the source of his innate ability for directing.
In 1995, he served as an assistant director on the films “Batman Forever” and “Golden Eye.” One of his first films where he collaborated with his father was the one that later starred Pierce Brosnan.
Christopher Brosnan collaborated once more with his father Pierce on the 1997 film “Robinson Crusoe.” As they began to spend more and more time together, their relationship grew stronger on a personal and professional level. He worked as an assistant director on several of Pierce Brosnan’s biggest films, including “Die Another Day” (2002), “The Thomas Crown Affair,” “The World Is Not Enough,” and “Tomorrow Never Dies” (1997).
Meanwhile, Chris’ enormous potential was drawing the attention of Hollywood’s top production companies. He performed in the comedy-drama “Indian Summer” in 1993. The next year, Chris was hired as an assistant director for such critically praised films as “Down With Love” (2003), “Superman Returns” (2006), “Seraphim Falls” (2006), and “Butterfly On A Wheel” (2007). He established his own production company, Big Nut Production, in 2008. His most prominent recent productions include “Thor” (2011), “Survivor” (2015), and “No Escape” (2015).
Besides directing music videos for musicians like Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Aphex Twins, Proper Grounds, Cypress Hill, Mos Def, and others, Christopher Brosnan has also worked for large production companies including “Disney Studios,” “MGM,” and “Paramount.” He is equally well-known for his work as a commercial director for companies like “DKNY,” “BMW,” “L’Oreal,” “Samsung,” etc.
Disputes and scandals of Christopher Brosnan
The tragedy of losing his sister to ovarian cancer in 2013 and his mother in 1991 has always had a significant impact on Christopher Brosnan’s life. He has struggled with drug and alcohol addiction throughout his life. Chris was given a £1,000 fine after being discovered in America in 1996 driving while intoxicated. He was once more found guilty of the same crime in 1997 and given a three-month prison term. Christopher Brosnan voluntarily entered a recovery facility in 2001. After he was transferred to “St Mary’s Hospital” in Paddington, England, in a coma, everything came to a close to a fatal conclusion in 2002. He had spent the evening having fun at the London club “China White” before passing out after visiting one of the club’s owners’ apartment. No traces of illicit narcotics were discovered when he was eventually revived and released the next day.
Individual Life of Christopher Brosnan
The 11th of November 1972 saw the birth of Christopher Brosnan in London, England, to actors Cassandra Harris and Dermot Harris. On November 12, 1986, his father went away, and on December 28, 1991, his mother died of ovarian cancer. In 1986, Pierce Brosnan, his mother’s third spouse, adopted him and his sister Charlotte. On June 28, 2013, his sister unfortunately perished from ovarian cancer as well. Sean Brosnan, the son of Cassandra and Pierce, is his half-brother. Dylan and Paris, Chris’ other two brothers, are the products of Pierce’s second marriage to Keely Shaye Smith.
Net worth of Christopher Brosnan
The estimated net worth of Christopher Brosnan is about $1 million.