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.
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Filmography
all 59
Movies 53
self 11
TV Shows 6
Writer 5
Screenplay 4
Creator 1

Wonka (2023)

Poison (2023)

The Rat Catcher (2023)

The Swan (2023)

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (2023)

Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022)

Tales of the Uncanny (2020)

Revolting Rhymes (2016)

The Marvellous World of Roald Dahl (2016)

In the Ruins (2016)

The Taste (2015)

Cheap Thrills (2013)

Chippendale (2012)

Fantastic Mr. Dahl (2005)

Lamb to the Slaughter (2002)

Pure Imagination: The Story of 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory' (2001)

Little Red Riding Hood (1995)

The Magic Finger (1990)

The Enormous Crocodile (1990)

The BFG (1989)

Danny and the Dirty Dog: The Making of 'Roald Dahl's Danny the Champion of the World' (1989)

Way North, Five Norwegian Artists (1985)

Tales of the Unexpected (1979)

James and the Giant Peach (1976)

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)

The Road Builder (1971)

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)

You Only Live Twice (1967)

36 Hours (1964)

Way Out (1961)

Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)

The Twits

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
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Known For
Writing
Gender
Male
Birthday
1916-09-13
Deathday
1990-11-23 (74 years old)
Birth Place
Llandaff, United Kingdom
Height
Relationships
Patricia Neal (1953 - 1983)
Children
Olivia Dahl, Theo Dahl, Ophelia Dahl, Lucy Dahl, Tessa Dahl
Father
Harald Dahl
Mother
Sofie Magdalene Hesselberg
Siblings
Astri Dahl
Citizenships
United Kingdom, Norway
Residences
Llandaff · Gipsy House, United Kingdom
Also Known As
Роальд Даль, 로얄드 달
Awards
Golden Paintbrush, Prijs van de Nederlandse Kinderjury, Zilveren Griffel, Edgar Awards, Children's Book Award (UK), World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement
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