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Ian Fleming was a British author, journalist, and naval intelligence officer. He is best known for his James Bond series of spy novels, which have been adapted into numerous films and television series. Fleming wrote fourteen Bond novels and two short story collections. His other works include the children's story Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and the non-fiction book The Diamond Smugglers. Fleming was born in Mayfair, London, the son of Valentine Fleming, a Member of Parliament, and his wife, Evelyn St. Croix Rose. He was educated at Eton College and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. He served in the Royal Navy during World War II, rising to the rank of Commander. Fleming began writing in the early 1950s, and his first novel, Casino Royale, was published in 1953. The novel was a success, and Fleming went on to write thirteen more Bond novels and two short story collections. The Bond novels were adapted into a series of films, beginning with Dr. No in 1962. Fleming died in 1964 at the age of 56. He was posthumously awarded the Order of the British Empire for his services to literature.
| Popular As | Ian Lancaster Fleming |
| Occupation | writer,miscellaneous |
| Age | 56 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Born | 28 May, 1908 |
| Birthday | 28 May |
| Birthplace | Mayfair, London, England, UK |
| Date of death | 12 August, 1964 |
| Died Place | Canterbury, Kent, England, UK |
| Nationality | United Kingdom |
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Ian Fleming Height, Weight & Measurements
At 56 years old, Ian Fleming height is 6' (1.83 m) .
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| Height | 6' (1.83 m) |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Body Measurements | Not Available |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
Who Is Ian Fleming's Wife?
His wife is Anne Geraldine Charteris (24 March 1952 - 12 August 1964) ( his death) ( 1 child)
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| Parents | Not Available |
| Wife | Anne Geraldine Charteris (24 March 1952 - 12 August 1964) ( his death) ( 1 child) |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
Ian Fleming Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Ian Fleming worth at the age of 56 years old? Ian Fleming’s income source is mostly from being a successful Writer. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimatedIan Fleming's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Casino Royale (1967) | $6,000 ($45,575 in 2011 dollars) |
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His home in Jamaica was named "Goldeneye" and was the source of the name of the 1995 James Bond movie GoldenEye (1995).
His scrapbook was sold at a charity auction in December 1992 by his step-daughter, Fionn O'Neill. It was auctioned at Sotheby's in New Bond Street, which was used as a location in Octopussy (1983). Reportedly it was acquired for £30,000 by Fleming's nieces Lucy, Kate and Nichol. Proceeds went to the London Library.
Is portrayed by Jason Connery in The Secret Life of Ian Fleming (1990). Jason is the son of Sean Connery, who became famous for playing James Bond in the 1960s.
His nephew, Nichol Fleming, wrote an adventure story in the Bond style titled "Counter Paradise" in 1968.
He died on his son's birthday (12th of August 1964). Casper died of a drug overdose in Jamaica in 1974. Anne survived them both, and died in 1981. Her son by her first marriage, Raymond Arthur O'Neill, is now the 4th Baron O'Neill.
His James Bond novels and story elements were originally used in the films, beginning with Dr. No (1962). Until Casino Royale (2006), the last James Bond movie to use elements from Fleming's stories was Licence To Kill (1989).
Geoffrey Jenkins collaborated with him on a James Bond story between 1957-64. Glidrose Publishers contracted Jenkins to develop the story into a full novel after Fleming died in 1964. The book was entitled "Per Fine Ounce" but has never been available to readers and published.
His wife, Anne Geraldine Charteris, was the granddaughter of the 9th Earl of Wemyss, and had been previously married to Shane O'Neill, 3rd Lord O'Neill (she was his widow) and then to Esmond Cecil Harmsworth, 2nd Viscount Rothermere, whom she divorced to marry Ian. Anne and Ian had one son, Casper Robert Fleming, born 12th of August 1952.
