Roald Dahl
Writing
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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Roald Dahl, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known for
Writing60
movieThe Twits
2025
Novel
Lamb To The Slaughter
2025
Story, Original Story
movieCordero al Matadero
2025
Original 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
tvRevolting Rhymes
2016
Author, Novel
movieThe BFG
2016
Book
movieIn the Ruins
2016
Short Story
movieThe Taste
2015
Novel
movieCheap Thrills
2013
Author
movieChippendale
2012
Novel
movieLamb to the Slaughter
2002
Short Story
Inaudito
1999
Original Story
movieMatilda
1996
Novel
movieJames and the Giant Peach
1996
Novel, Lyricist
movieLittle Red Riding Hood
1995
Original Concept
movieThe BFG
1990
Author
movieThe Witches
1990
Novel
movieThe Enormous Crocodile
1990
Short Story
movieThe Magic Finger
1990
Story, Novel
tvTales of the Unexpected
1979
Story, Writer
movieJames and the Giant Peach
1976
Original Story
movieWilly Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
1971
Screenplay, Book
movieThe Road Builder
1971
Screenplay
movieChitty Chitty Bang Bang
1968
Screenplay
tvLate Night Horror
1968
Writer
movieYou Only Live Twice
1967
Screenplay
movie36 Hours
1964
Original Story
tvAlfred Hitchcock Presents
1955
Short Story, Story, Teleplay
movieChitty Chitty Bang Bang
Original Film Writer
movieWonka 2
Characters
movieCharlie vs. the Chocolate Factory
Characters
Acting12
movieTales of the Uncanny
2020
Self (archive footage)
The Marvellous World of Roald Dahl
2016
Self (archive footage)
movieFantastic Mr. Dahl
2005
Self (archive footage)
moviePure Imagination: The Story of 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory'
2001
Self (archive footage)
Tales of the Unexpected: A Picture of a Place
1980
Self - Introduced by
tvTales of the Unexpected
1979
Self - Introduced by(uncredited) / Self - Introduced By
tvThirty-Minute Theatre
1965
Narrator (voice)
Creator2
tvRevolting Rhymes
2016
Creator