Ian Fleming

Claim to fame: Creator of super-sleuth James Bond and multi-million dollar film franchise which he conceived at his home in Oracabessa, St Mary.

Personal file: Son of gentry who started writing career as correspondent for Reuters.

Jamaican connection: Bought Goldeneye property shortly after World War II as a getaway from chilly British weather. Hob-knobbed there with celebrities such as British playwright humorist Noel Coward and the Lindo family which included a young Chris Blackwell.

First Bond book, Casino Royale, was released in 1953.

First Bond film, Dr No starring Sean Connery, was released in 1962. Filmed partly in Jamaica.

From Russia With Love was reportedly one of American president John F Kennedy's favourite books.

Fleming died in August 1964 at age 56.

May 28 is the centenary of Ian Fleming's birth. A series of events are planned to mark the event; the Imperial War Museum in London is currently hosting an exhibition on the author's life.

Goldeneye is part of the Island Outpost leisure spots owned by Chris Blackwell.