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What was Tom Clancy's First published book?
The Hunt for Red October.
Where was Clancy Born?
Baltimore, Maryland
what was the first book that got a film adaptation?
The Hunt for Red October
Whats the most popular Tom Clancy game?
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
How many kids and spouses did Clancy have?
he had 5 children and 2 spouses
How many of his books reached No.1 on the NY Times Best Seller List?
17
Why was Clancy denied from Army ROTC?
His eyesight was bad :/
What was the name of the Amazon Prime show based off of Tom Clancy's First original character?
Jack Ryan
what Tom Clancy game was the most successful?
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory
What did Clancy read as a kid?
journals and books meant for military officers and engineering experts.
what are the three themes of Clancy's Novels?
1. In-depth technological/military knowledge
2. patriotism/heroism
3. international affairs
What Job did Clancy have before becoming a writer?
Insurance Agent
Who starred in the movie The Hunt for Red October?
Hint: 007
Sean Connery & Alec Baldwin
What was the name of the game company that Clancy started?
Red Storm Entertainment
Ronald Reagan commented on Clancy's book "The Hunt for Red October" what did he say?
Ronald Reagan said it was “the best yarn”
What is a techno-thriller?
literary genre that combines elements of science fiction, action, spy fiction, war, and thrillers, and is known for its technical details.
How did Clancy become famous?
he got a shout-out from Ronald Reagan
Why were people struggling to make a film adaptation of "The Hunt for Red October"?
It was hard to summarize the whole book in 1 movie
what company took over the Tom Clancy franchise for video games?
Ubisoft
In the video when Larry King asks Clancy if he thinks he's a good writer what is his response?
He believes he isn't a good judge of his own writing
Give an example of real life events that effected Clancy's writing
Cold War, War on Terror, Gulf War, and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
What was Clancy's nickname for his glasses?
Coke Bottle Glasses
how many movies and tv shows were made in Clancy's name?
5 movies and 1 TV show
What video game was revolutionary for its time and the first fps to make you think strategically?
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six
What baseball team was Clancy a co-owner of?
Hint: Baltimore
The Baltimore Orioles