Roald Dahl
Writing
Born: September 13, 1916 · Llandaff, Cardiff, Wales, UK
Died: November 23, 1990 (aged 74)
Highest Rated
Biography
Roald Dahl (September 13, 1916 – November 23, 1990) was a British novelist, short story writer, poet, screenwriter, and fighter pilot. His books have sold more than 250 million copies worldwide. Born in Wales to Norwegian immigrant parents, Dahl served in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. He became a flying ace and intelligence officer, rising to the rank of acting wing commander. He rose to prominence as a writer in the 1940s with works for both children and adults, and he became one of the world's best-selling authors. He has been referred to as "one of the greatest storytellers for children of the 20th century". His awards for contribution to literature include the 1983 World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement, and the British Book Awards' Children's Author of the Year in 1990. In 2008, The Times placed Dahl 16th on its list of "The 50 greatest British writers since 1945". Dahl's short stories are known for their unexpected endings, and his children's books for their unsentimental, macabre, often darkly comic mood, featuring villainous adult enemies of the child characters. His books champion the kindhearted, and feature an underlying warm sentiment. Dahl's works for children include James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The Witches, Fantastic Mr Fox, The BFG, The Twits and George's Marvellous Medicine. His adult works include Tales of the Unexpected. Description above from the Wikipedia article Roald Dahl, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known for
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
2005
Fantastic Mr. Fox
2009
Matilda
1996
Wonka
2023
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
1971
The BFG
2016
Roald Dahl's The Witches
2020
You Only Live Twice
1967
James and the Giant Peach
1996
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
2023
The Witches
1990
Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical
2022
Photos (2)
TV Shows (2)
Self / Appearances (8)
Tales of the Unexpected
Self - Introduced by(uncredited) · 2 eps
Tales of the Unexpected
Self - Introduced By · 34 eps
Going Live!
Self · 1 eps
Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected: The Landlady
Self
Pure Imagination: The Story of 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory'
Self (archive footage)
Tales of the Uncanny
Self (archive footage)
Fantastic Mr. Dahl
Self (archive footage)
Danny and the Dirty Dog: The Making of 'Roald Dahl's Danny the Champion of the World'
Self
Upcoming (3)
Writing (62)
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Story
Tales of the Unexpected
Story
Tales of the Unexpected
Writer
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Novel
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Short Story
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Story
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Teleplay
Thirty-Minute Theatre
Writer
Wonka
Characters
Matilda
Novel
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Novel
Roald Dahl's The Witches
Novel
The Twits
Novel
The BFG
Book
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Screenplay
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Book
You Only Live Twice
Screenplay
James and the Giant Peach
Novel
James and the Giant Peach
Lyricist
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Screenplay
Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical
Novel
Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical
Book
The Witches
Novel
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
Short Story
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
Original Film Writer
Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Original Story
Poison
Short Story
Revolting Rhymes
Author
Revolting Rhymes
Novel
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More
Short Story
Cheap Thrills
Author
The Swan
Short Story
The Rat Catcher
Short Story
The Silent Hunt
Novel
Danny the Champion of the World
Novel
Revolting Rhymes
Novel
Late Night Horror
Writer
Roald Dahl's Esio Trot
Novel
The BFG
Author
36 Hours
Short Story
Dirty Beasts
Story
A Little Horror?
Story
Cordero al Matadero
Original Story
Revolting Rhymes
Story
The Road Builder
Screenplay
Little Red Riding Hood
Original Concept
Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected: The Landlady
Writer
Breaking Point
Novel
Three Little Pigs
Writer
Chippendale
Novel
Tales of the Unexpected: Lamb to the Slaughter
Writer
In the Ruins
Short Story
The Enormous Crocodile
Short Story
The Magic Finger
Story
The Magic Finger
Novel
The Ideal Couple
Novel
New Russians
Novel
The Taste
Novel
James and the Giant Peach
Original Story
Lamb to the Slaughter
Short Story
William and Mary
Writer
Fru Biksby og oberstens skinnkåpe
Author