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Robert Ludlum

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Also known as Jonathan Ryder, Michael Shepherd

American novelist (1927–2001)

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Robert Ludlum (1927–2001) was an American writer, novelist, screenwriter, and science fiction writer. Born in New York City, he attended Wesleyan University and served in the United States Marine Corps. His writing career began in 1971. He also wrote under the pseudonyms Jonathan Ryder and Michael Shepherd.

Ludlum died in Naples on March 12, 2001, from natural causes, with burn listed as the cause of death. His works include *Proṭoḳol Sigmah*, *Honaʾat Prometeʾos*, *Zaʻaḳat ha-Halidon*, *ha-Sefirah le-aḥor*, and *Le code Altman*.

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Person · Open Library

Born
25 May 1927
Died
12 March 2001
Works
757

Top works

  • Proṭoḳol Sigmah
  • Honaʾat Prometeʾos
  • Zaʻaḳat ha-Halidon
  • ha-Sefirah le-aḥor
  • Le code Altman

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Film & TV

Writing · New York City, New York, USA

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 between 300 million and 500 million. They have been published in 33 languages and 40 countries. Ludlum also published books under the pseudonyms Jonathan Ryder and Michael…

Known for

  • The Merv Griffin Show — Self1962

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United States
Active from
1927
Active to
2001

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
1,353
Total plays
74,221

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Encyclopedic overview

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. They have been published in 33 languages and 40 countries. Ludlum also published books under the pseudonyms Jonathan Ryder and Michael Shepherd.

Life and career

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