Born in Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India, the son of John Lockwood Kipling, a museum director and author and illustrator. This was at the height of the "British Raj", so he was brought up by Indian nurses ("ayahs"), who taught him something of the beliefs and tongues of India. He was sent "home" to England at the age of six to live with a foster mother, who treated him very cruelly.
Rudyard Kipling has 64 screen credits in a career dating back to 1913. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently The Jungle Book with 2 titles. Signature works include The Jungle Book, The Jungle Book, Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
