William Stephenson

Sir William Samuel Stephenson (23 January 1897 – 31 January 1989), known by his intelligence code name Intrepid, was a Canadian soldier, fighter pilot, businessman, and spymaster. During World War II, he served as the senior representative of the British Security Coordination (BSC) for the western allies. Stephenson played a key role in relaying British and American intelligence and scientific secrets between Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill. He is often considered one of the real-life inspirations for James Bond. Stephenson's efforts also helped shift American public opinion towards supporting the United States' entry into the war. Born as William Samuel Clouston Stanger, Stephenson had a significant impact on intelligence operations during World War II.