Robert Ludlum's Life And Accomplishments

Robert Ludlum although widely known for his novels was a accomplished stage producer and actor. Robert Ludlum was born to an upper middle class family on May 25, 1927 in New York City. His early years were spent in the suburban community of Short Hills, New Jersey. Following his father’s death his mother enrolled him in a series of private schools in Connecticut. Even at a young age he was fascinated with acting and the theater. These early interests would be the first step in his life long path of success in the arts.

Robert Ludlum received his early education at The Rectory School, a junior boarding school, in Pomfret Connecticut. He then attended high school at Cheshire Academy a college preparatory boarding school. Following graduation