6-20) (1963) You Only Live Twice (1964) The Man with the Golden Gun (1965). About James Bond: James Bond is a famous character created by Ian Fleming. Fleming wrote about James Bond in 12 novels and then 2 short stories. The character was created in 1953 and he first appeared in the novel Casino Royale. Who is James Bond? The exact age of James Bond is unknown. In the books and movies, it is thought he is in his late thirties but he never ages beyond that.
Fleming changes his dates and timelines so often in the books that no one really knows how old he is. In one of the movies, he does mention that he is 80 years shy of retirement age, but this still doesn’t make sense. Not much is known about his heritage or his early life, other than he travelled extensively when he was younger and he learnt many languages. He was orphaned at 11 years old after his parents died in a climbing accident and he goes to live with his Aunt. Bond completed his education with a brief stint in Eton College but he leaves because of an affair with a maid.
He did attend another college and completed time at University. He then joins the Navy and sees action in World War II before entering the secret service. Bond does have a reputation for being a ladies man. He has many affairs throughout the novels and in popular culture, his lady friends became known as the Bond Girls. In the movies, the role of the Bond Girl is usually given to an actress who is also a model and is incredibly attractive.