Roald Dahl

Personal Info

Know For

Writing

Gender

Male

Birthday

1916-09-13 (74 years old)

Deathday

1990-11-23

Place of Birth

Llandaff, Cardiff, Wales, UK

Roald Dahl

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 ...

Production

1967

You Only Live Twice

as Screenplay

2009

1996

Matilda

as Novel

1968

1989

The BFG

as Author

1971

The Road Builder

as Screenplay

1990

2002

Lamb to the Slaughter

as Short Story

1964

36 Hours

as Original Story

2023

Poison

as Short Story

2023

The Swan

as Short Story

2023

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar

as Original Film Writer

1992

2016

In the Ruins

as Short Story

1990

The Witches

as Novel

2012

Chippendale

as Novel

-

The Twits

as Novel

1995

Little Red Riding Hood

as Original Concept

2008

2023

The Rat Catcher

as Short Story

2016

The BFG

as Book

1976

James and the Giant Peach

as Original Story

2015

The Taste

as Novel

1990

1990

Dirty Beasts

as Story

1990

2013

Cheap Thrills

as Author

2017

1990

1989

2015

New Russians

as Novel

2023

Wonka

as Characters

-

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

as Original Film Writer

1990

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