Ian Fleming

Ian Fleming

author United Kingdom

Ian Fleming was an English author, journalist, and naval intelligence officer best known for creating the iconic character James Bond. He wrote a series of novels featuring the British secret agent, starting with 'Casino Royale' in 1953, which established Bond as a cultural phenomenon and led to a successful film franchise. Fleming's experiences in naval intelligence during World War II heavily influenced his writing, infusing his stories with authenticity and adventure. His work has left a lasting legacy in both literature and cinema, shaping the spy genre for generations.

Born on May 28, 1908 (117 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
23,917
Power
884$
Sentiment
7.03
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 7.00 0.03% +0% 67,886,011 21,927 $2,700,000 872$
North Macedonia 1 8.00 0.10% +0% 2,083,374 1,990 $12,800 12$
Totals 2 69,969,385 23,917 $2,712,800 884$
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North Macedonia North Macedonia: Ian Fleming worked as a liaison officer within the military administration and is considered to have inspired the development of the Q branch in his James Bond novels. 8

Нова Македонија (Nova Makedonija): Тајна мрежа од шпионски тунели ќе се отвори како најнова туристичка атракција во Лондон

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Ian Fleming wrote Casino Royale while staying at Hotel Barrière Le Westminster. 9

The Guardian: Le Touquet: old-world glamour on the French coast | Travel

United Kingdom United Kingdom: The true defilers of the authentic Bond have been at work for decades, making films that bear little relation to creator Ian Fleming’s original. 5

The Guardian: James Bond nightclubs, vodka, aftershave: 007 writer on the spy’s future with Amazon | James Bond