Date of Birth: May 12, 1907
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Date of Death: April 15, 1993
Biography
Leslie Charteris was an English-Chinese author best known for his series of books featuring Simon Templar, also known as “The Saint.” Born Leslie Charles Bowyer-Yin in Singapore, he later adopted the pen name Leslie Charteris. Charteris’s career as a writer took off in the 1920s, and he became well-known for his crime and adventure stories. In addition to writing, Charteris also worked as a screenwriter and contributed to the radio and television adaptations of “The Saint.” Over his lengthy career, Charteris published numerous novels, short stories, and novellas, making “The Saint” a globally recognized character. He passed away in 1993, leaving behind a rich literary legacy.
5 Interesting Facts about Leslie Charteris
1. Leslie Charteris was multilingual, fluent in English, French, Spanish, and Chinese.
2. He legally changed his last name to Charteris in 1926, inspired by Colonel Francis Charteris, a notorious 18th-century libertine.
3. Charteris wrote the first “The Saint” novel, “Meet the Tiger,” at the age of 21.
4. His character, Simon Templar, was portrayed by Roger Moore in the popular 1960s television series “The Saint.”
5. Charteris was a member of Mensa, the high IQ society.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Leslie Charteris
1. “The Saint has always been my favorite character because he embodies the sense of adventure and justice that I admire.”
2. “Writing is an exploration. You start from nothing and learn as you go.”
3. “The best way to predict the future is to create it.”
4. “A good writer possesses not only his own spirit but also the spirit of his friends.”
5. “The pen is mightier than the sword, and considerably easier to write with.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the peak of his career, Leslie Charteris’s net worth was estimated to be approximately $1.5 million.
Children
Leslie Charteris had one child, Patricia Charteris, who has largely stayed out of the public eye.
Relevant Links
1. [Wikipedia – Leslie Charteris](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Charteris
2. [Britannica – Leslie Charteris](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Leslie-Charteris
3. [The Saint Club](http://www.saint.org/
4. [IMDb – Leslie Charteris](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0153123/
5. [Goodreads – Leslie Charteris](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/42000.Leslie_Charteris
