Roald Dahl
Writing
Born: 1916-09-13 · Llandaff, Cardiff, Wales, UK
Died: 1990-11-23
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 becam
🎬 Movies (30)
The Twits
2025
Novel
Lamb To The Slaughter
2025
Story
Cordero al Matadero
2025
Original Story
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More
2024
Short Story
Poison
2023
Short Story
The Swan
2023
Short Story
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
2023
Original Film Writer
The Rat Catcher
2023
Short Story
Wonka
2023
Characters
Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical
2022
Novel
Tales of the Uncanny
2020
Self (archive footage)
Roald Dahl's The Witches
2020
Novel
Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
2017
Original Story
Revolting Rhymes
2017
Novel
The Marvellous World of Roald Dahl
2016
Self (archive footage)
In the Ruins
2016
Short Story
The BFG
2016
Book
The Taste
2015
Novel
Roald Dahl's Esio Trot
2015
Novel
New Russians
2015
Novel
Cheap Thrills
2013
Author
Chippendale
2012
Novel
Fantastic Mr. Fox
2009
Novel
Three Little Pigs
2008
Writer
Fantastic Mr. Dahl
2005
Self (archive footage)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
2005
Novel
Lamb to the Slaughter
2002
Short Story
Pure Imagination: The Story of 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory'
2001
Self (archive footage)
Matilda
1996
Novel
James and the Giant Peach
1996
Novel
📺 TV Shows (9)
Revolting Rhymes
2016
Author
Going Live!
1987
Self
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1985
Story
Tales of the Unexpected
1979
Self - Introduced By
A Little Horror?
1973
Story
Late Night Horror
1968
Writer
Thirty-Minute Theatre
1965
Narrator (voice)
Whicker's World
1959
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1955
Short Story