Ian Fleming - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 28, 1908 |
|---|---|
| Died | August 12, 1964 (age 56) |
| Birthplace | London, England, United Kingdom |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini - (see also Ian Fleming's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Creating the character James Bond and writing the James Bond novel series. |
Intro
Ian Fleming was a British author, journalist, and naval intelligence officer, best known as the creator of the James Bond series of spy novels, one of the most influential franchises in modern popular culture.
Early Life & Background
Ian Fleming was born into a wealthy and influential family. He was educated at Eton College and briefly attended Sandhurst military academy before studying in Germany and Switzerland. His father, Valentine Fleming, was a Member of Parliament who died in World War I. Fleming worked as a journalist and banker before joining British Naval Intelligence during World War II.
Career Highlights
- Created the character of James Bond and wrote twelve Bond novels and two collections of short stories.
- Served as a Naval Intelligence Officer during World War II, which heavily influenced his writing.
- Published his first James Bond novel, 'Casino Royale', in 1953.
- Many of his novels were adapted into highly successful films, starting with 'Dr. No' in 1962.
- Fleming also wrote the children's story 'Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang'.
Trivia
- Fleming's wartime experiences provided direct inspiration for many elements of his James Bond novels.
- He was an avid bird watcher and took the name 'James Bond' from a real American ornithologist.
- Fleming died of a heart attack in 1964, just as the James Bond film phenomenon was beginning to boom worldwide.
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Ian Fleming was born the 28 May 1908.
London, England, United Kingdom.
On His Birth-Day
About May 28th, 1908, in brief:
- Historical events: Ian Lancaster Fleming, the British author best known for creating the James Bond series, was born on May 28, 1908, in Mayfair, London. He was the son of Valentine Fleming, a Member of Parliament, and Evelyn St. Croix Fleming. Educated at Eton and Sandhurst, Fleming later worked as a journalist and served in British Naval Intelligence during World War II. His experiences during the war influenced his writing, leading to the creation of the iconic spy character James Bond.
- Day of the week: May 28th, 1908 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Women by Peerless Quartet
- Popular movie: The Red Girl directed by D.W. Griffith
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