Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl

Known for: Writing
Biography: 1916-09-13
Deathday: 1990-11-23 (74 years old)

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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 54

Movies 48

Writer 32

self 9

TV Shows 6

Creator 1

Short Story
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More (2024)

Movie
Short Story
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More (2024)

Movie
Characters
Wonka

Wonka (2023)

Movie
7.21
Short Story
Poison

Poison (2023)

Movie
5
Short Story
The Rat Catcher

The Rat Catcher (2023)

Movie
6
Writer
The Swan

The Swan (2023)

Movie
5
Short Story / Original Film Writer
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (2023)

Movie
4.5
Writer
The Chocolate Factory

The Chocolate Factory (2022)

Movie
Writer
Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical

Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022)

Movie
7.4
Self (archive footage)
Tales of the Uncanny

Tales of the Uncanny (2020)

Movie
Writer
Roald Dahl's The Witches

Roald Dahl's The Witches (2020)

Movie
6.13
Novel
Revolting Rhymes

Revolting Rhymes (2017)

Movie
Writer
Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (2017)

Movie
10
Creator / Novel
Revolting Rhymes

Revolting Rhymes (2016)

TV
1
Himself
The Marvellous World of Roald Dahl

The Marvellous World of Roald Dahl (2016)

Movie
Writer
The BFG

The BFG (2016)

Movie
7.16
Writer
In the Ruins

In the Ruins (2016)

Movie
Novel
New Russians

New Russians (2015)

Movie
Writer
The Taste

The Taste (2015)

Movie
Writer
Roald Dahl's Esio Trot

Roald Dahl's Esio Trot (2015)

Movie
Writer
Cheap Thrills

Cheap Thrills (2013)

Movie
Writer
Chippendale

Chippendale (2012)

Movie
Writer
Fantastic Mr. Fox

Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)

Movie
7.33
Writer
Three Little Pigs

Three Little Pigs (2008)

Movie
Author
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)

Movie
7.39
Self
Fantastic Mr. Dahl

Fantastic Mr. Dahl (2005)

Movie
Writer
Lamb to the Slaughter

Lamb to the Slaughter (2002)

Movie
Self - author of 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'
Pure Imagination: The Story of 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory'

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

Movie
Writer
Genesis and Catastrophe

Genesis and Catastrophe (2000)

Movie
Writer
The Enormous Crocodile

The Enormous Crocodile (1997)

Movie
Novel
Matilda

Matilda (1996)

Movie
6.57
Writer
James and the Giant Peach

James and the Giant Peach (1996)

Movie
6.89
Original Concept
Little Red Riding Hood

Little Red Riding Hood (1995)

Movie
Writer
The Ideal Couple

The Ideal Couple (1992)

Movie
Writer
The Witches

The Witches (1990)

Movie
7.44
Writer
The Silent Hunt

The Silent Hunt (1990)

Movie
Writer
The BFG

The BFG (1989)

Movie
10
Writer
Breaking Point

Breaking Point (1989)

Movie
Writer
Danny the Champion of the World

Danny the Champion of the World (1989)

Movie
Self
Going Live!

Going Live! (1987)

TV
Himself / Narrator
Way North, Five Norwegian Artists

Way North, Five Norwegian Artists (1985)

Movie
Self - Introduced by
Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected: The Landlady

Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected: The Landlady (1979)

Movie
Self - Introduced by / Narrator
Tales of the Unexpected

Tales of the Unexpected (1979)

TV
Writer
James and the Giant Peach

James and the Giant Peach (1976)

Movie
Story
A Little Horror?

A Little Horror? (1973)

TV
Writer
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)

Movie
7.5
Writer
The Road Builder

The Road Builder (1971)

Movie
Writer
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)

Movie
6.73
Writer
You Only Live Twice

You Only Live Twice (1967)

Movie
5.93
Writer
36 Hours

36 Hours (1964)

Movie
Self - Host / Host
Way Out

Way Out (1961)

TV
Writer
Fool's Mate

Fool's Mate (1956)

Movie
Short Story
Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955)

TV
4.75
Writer
The Twits

The Twits

Movie

Ratings

Average 6.05
Based on 2.01 Million movie and tv ratings over time
1955
1989
2005
1995
2024
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Information

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 (1953-07-02 - 1983-01-01)

Children
Olivia Dahl, Theo Dahl, Ophelia Dahl, Lucy Dahl, Tessa Dahl

Father
Harald Dahl

Mother
Sofie Magdalene Hesselberg

Siblings
Astri Dahl

Citizenships
United Kingdom, Wales, 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, World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement


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