Biography robert ludlum

American novelist (1927–2001)

Not to be confused with Robert Ludlam.

Robert Ludlum (May 25, 1927 – March 12, 2001) was an American author of 27 thriller novels, best known as the creator of Jason Bourne from the original The Bourne Trilogy series.

The number of copies of his books in print is estimated between 300 million and 500 million.^[3][4] They have been published in 33 languages and 40 countries. Ludlum also published books under the pseudonyms Jonathan Ryder and Michael Shepherd.^[5]

Life and career

Early life and education

Ludlum was born in New York City, the son of Margaret (née Wadsworth) and George Hartford Ludlum.

He was educated at the Rectory School then Cheshire Academy and Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut, where he earned a B.A. in Drama in 1951.^[6]

Career

Prior to becoming an author, he had been a United States Marine,^[7] a theatrical actor and producer.

In the 1950