- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- September 13, 1916
- Place of Birth
- Llandaff, Cardiff, Wales, UK
- Died
- November 23, 1990
Roald Dahl
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 19…
Filmography
movieThe Twits
2025 · Novel
Lamb To The Slaughter
movieLamb To The Slaughter
2025 · Story, Original Story
movieCordero al Matadero
2025 · Original Story
movieThe Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More
2024 · Short Story
movieWonka
2023 · Characters
moviePoison
2023 · Short Story
movieThe Rat Catcher
2023 · Short Story
movieThe Swan
2023 · Short Story
movieThe Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
2023 · Short Story, Original Film Writer
movieRoald Dahl's Matilda the Musical
2022 · Novel, Book
movieTales of the Uncanny
2020 · Self (archive footage)
movieRoald Dahl's The Witches
2020 · Novel
movieRevolting Rhymes
2017 · Novel
movieTom and Jerry: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
2017 · Original Story
tvRevolting Rhymes
2016 · Author, Novel, Creator
The Marvellous World of Roald Dahl
movieThe Marvellous World of Roald Dahl
2016 · Self (archive footage)
movieThe BFG
2016 · Book
movieIn the Ruins
2016 · Short Story
movieNew Russians
2015 · Novel
movieThe Taste
2015 · Novel
movieRoald Dahl's Esio Trot
2015 · Novel
movieCheap Thrills
2013 · Author
movieChippendale
2012 · Novel
movieFantastic Mr. Fox
2009 · Novel
movieThree Little Pigs
2008 · Writer
movieCharlie and the Chocolate Factory
2005 · Novel
movieFantastic Mr. Dahl
2005 · Self (archive footage)
movieLamb to the Slaughter
2002 · Short Story
moviePure Imagination: The Story of 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory'
2001 · Self (archive footage)
movieMatilda
1996 · Novel
movieJames and the Giant Peach
1996 · Novel, Lyricist
movieLittle Red Riding Hood
1995 · Original Concept
movieThe Ideal Couple
1992 · Novel
movieThe BFG
1990 · Author
movieThe Witches
1990 · Novel
movieThe Silent Hunt
1990 · Novel
movieThe Enormous Crocodile
1990 · Short Story
movieRevolting Rhymes
1990 · Story
movieThe Magic Finger
1990 · Story, Novel
movieDirty Beasts
1990 · Story
movieDanny and the Dirty Dog: The Making of 'Roald Dahl's Danny the Champion of the World'
1989 · Self
movieBreaking Point
1989 · Novel
movieDanny the Champion of the World
1989 · Novel
tvGoing Live!
1987 · Self
tvThe New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1985 · Story
Way North, Five Norwegian Artists
movieWay North, Five Norwegian Artists
1985 · Self - Narrator
Tales of the Unexpected: A Picture of a Place
movieTales of the Unexpected: A Picture of a Place
1980 · Self - Introduced by
movieRoald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected: The Landlady
1979 · Self, Writer
movieTales of the Unexpected: Lamb to the Slaughter
1979 · Writer
tvTales of the Unexpected
1979 · Self - Introduced by(uncredited), Self - Introduced By, Story, Writer, Creator
movieJames and the Giant Peach
1976 · Original Story
movieFru Biksby og oberstens skinnkåpe
1974 · Author
tvA Little Horror?
1973 · Story
movieWilly Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
1971 · Screenplay, Book
movieThe Road Builder
1971 · Screenplay
The Surprise
movieThe Surprise
1969 · Story
movieChitty Chitty Bang Bang
1968 · Screenplay
movieWilliam and Mary
1968 · Writer
tvLate Night Horror
1968 · Writer
movieYou Only Live Twice
1967 · Screenplay
tvThirty-Minute Theatre
1965 · Narrator (voice), Writer
movie36 Hours
1964 · Original Story
tvWhicker's World
1959
tvAlfred Hitchcock Presents
1955 · Short Story, Teleplay
movieChitty Chitty Bang Bang
— · Original Film Writer
Lamb to the Slaughter
movieLamb to the Slaughter
— · Short Story
movieWonka 2
— · Characters
movieCharlie vs. the Chocolate Factory
— · Characters