The James Bond series focuses on a fictional British Secret Service agent created in 1953 by writer Ian Fleming, who featured him in twelve novels and two short-story collections. Since Fleming's death in 1964, eight other authors have written authorised Bond novels or novelisations: Kingsley Amis, Christopher Wood, John Gardner, Raymond Benson, Sebastian Faulks, Jeffery Deaver, William Boyd and Anthony Horowitz. The latest novel is Forever and a Day by Anthony Horowitz, published in May 2018. Additionally Charlie Higson wrote a series on a young James Bond, and Kate Westbrook wrote three novels based on the diaries of a recurring series character, Moneypenny. The character—also known by the code number 007—has also been adapted for television, radio, comic strip, video games and film.
Creator | Ian Fleming |
Original work | Casino Royale (1953) |
Short stories | See list of novels |
Comic strips | James Bond (1958–1983) |
Short films | Happy and Glorious (2012) |
Television series | "Casino Royale" (Climax! season 1 - episode 3) (1954) |
Animated series | James Bond Jr. (1991–1992) |
Traditional | Various |
Role-playing | James Bond 007: Role-Playing In Her Majesty's Secret Service |
Radio programs | Radio dramas |
Original music | Music |
Toys | Various |
Portrayers | Pierce Brosnan, Sean Connery, Daniel Craig, Timothy Dalton, Bob Holness, Michael Jayston, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Barry Nelson, David Niven, Toby Stephens |
About James Bond
British Secret Service agent known for his suave style and combat expertise who has been featured in over 20 films.
Achievement of James Bond
The character first appeared in the 1953 novel Casino Royale played by David Niven, and the first film starring the character, Dr. No, was released in 1962.
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Latest information about James Bond updated on July 28 2021.