The Stepping Stone!

Beginnings of Acting Career

Those who are talented always find their path to success. The former Bond was meant for acting. Pierce stepped into showbiz when he got admitted in the London’s theatre season in 1970. His talent was spotted by playwright Tennessee Williams and he roped him in his play called The Red Devil Battery Sign. Though he was active in the acting career, it was only in the early 80s he entered the film industry by the movie The Long Good Friday that had also starred Helen Mirren. After that, he also acted in a mini-series called The Manions Of America that made him popular among the Americans. The show’s story revolved around an Irish family immigrant staying away from their hometown and taking refuge in the United States in order to protect themselves from famine.