Former James Bond star Pierce Brosnan was stopped by security as he tried to board a plane at a US airport with a knife.

Brosnan (62) was stopped by US Transportation Security Administration agents with the blade, reportedly a 10-inch hunting knife, in his hand luggage.

The actor was allowed to continue his journey through Burlington International Airport in Vermont after the issue was resolved, said Lieutenant Shawn Burke.

In footage showing the incident on Sunday, Brosnan, who starred in four Bond films, is seen removing his belt in the security area and speaking to staff.