Roald Dahl

About

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...

Known for

Charlie and the Chocolate FactoryMovie • 2005Tales of the UnexpectedSeries • 1979The New Alfred Hitchcock PresentsSeries • 1985Thirty-Minute TheatreSeries • 1965Alfred Hitchcock PresentsSeries • 1955You Only Live TwiceMovie • 1967WonkaMovie • 2023Fantastic Mr. FoxMovie • 2009The BFGMovie • 2016MatildaMovie • 1996Willy Wonka & the Chocolate FactoryMovie • 1971Roald Dahl's The WitchesMovie • 2020PoisonMovie • 2023Roald Dahl's Matilda the MusicalMovie • 2022The Wonderful Story of Henry SugarMovie • 2023The WitchesMovie • 1990James and the Giant PeachMovie • 1996Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate FactoryMovie • 2017The TwitsMovie • 2025Chitty Chitty Bang BangMovie • 1968Cheap ThrillsMovie • 2013Revolting RhymesMovie • 2017The Rat CatcherMovie • 2023Danny the Champion of the WorldMovie • 1989