Karl Stromberg
| Karl Stromberg | |
|---|---|
| James Bond character | |
| First appearance | The Spy Who Loved Me (1977 film) |
| Last appearance | James Bond: Top Agent (2008 video game) |
| Created by | Christopher Wood |
| Portrayed by | Curd Jürgens |
| In-universe information | |
| Gender | Male |
| Affiliation | Self-employed Stromberg Shipping |
| Classification | Villain |
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Karl Sigmund Stromberg is a fictional character and the main antagonist in the 1977 James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me. Stromberg was portrayed by Curd Jürgens. The character Stromberg was created specifically for the film by writer Christopher Wood. Ian Fleming's novel The Spy Who Loved Me is told from the perspective of a young woman named Vivienne Michel who falls in love with James Bond and its plot is completely different from the film. When Fleming sold the novel's rights to Eon Productions, he stipulated that only the title be used.