Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl

Personal Info

Known For

Writing

Gender

Male

Birthday

13/09/1916

Day of Death

23/11/1990
(74) years old

Place of Birth

Llandaff, Cardiff, Wales, UK

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... Read More

Filmography

Cast

2020

Tales of the Uncanny

as Self (archive footage)

2016

The Marvellous World of Roald Dahl

as Self (archive footage)

2005

Fantastic Mr. Dahl

as Self (archive footage)

2001

Pure Imagination: The Story of 'Willy Wo...

as Self (archive footage)

1985

Way North, Five Norwegian Artists

as Self - Narrator

Crew

2025

The Twits

as Novel

2025

Lamb To The Slaughter

as Original Story

2023

Wonka

as Characters

2023

Poison

as Short Story

2023

The Rat Catcher

as Short Story

2023

The Swan

as Short Story

2023

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar

as Original Film Writer

2017

Revolting Rhymes

as Novel

2016

The BFG

as Book

2016

In the Ruins

as Short Story

2015

New Russians

as Novel

2015

The Taste

as Novel

2013

Cheap Thrills

as Author

2012

Chippendale

as Novel

2009

Fantastic Mr. Fox

as Novel

2008

Three Little Pigs

as Writer

2002

Lamb to the Slaughter

as Short Story

1996

Matilda

as Novel

1995

Little Red Riding Hood

as Original Concept

1992

The Ideal Couple

as Novel

1990

The BFG

as Author

1990

The Witches

as Novel

1990

The Silent Hunt

as Novel

1990

The Enormous Crocodile

as Short Story

1990

Revolting Rhymes

as Story

1990

The Magic Finger

as Story

1990

Dirty Beasts

as Story

1990

The Magic Finger

as Novel

1989

Breaking Point

as Novel

1976

James and the Giant Peach

as Original Story

1971

The Road Builder

as Screenplay

1968

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

as Screenplay

1967

You Only Live Twice

as Screenplay

1964

36 Hours

as Original Story