Roald Dahl
Biography
Roald Dahl was born on September 13, 1916, in Llandaff, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom, and died on November 23, 1990, at the age of 74. He was a male writer known for his contributions to the film and television industry with 69 known credits listed on The Movie Database. His professional profile identifies him primarily for his work in writing. He is also known under alternate names represented in the database. Additional biographical details, such as his military service, literary awards, and book sales figures, are not documented within the provided reference sources.
Career overview
Roald Dahl was a British novelist, short story writer, poet, screenwriter, and fighter pilot who was born in Llandaff, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom, on September 13, 1916. He was born to Norwegian immigrant parents and later served in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War, functioning as a flying ace and intelligence officer and ultimately rising to the rank of acting wing commander.
Dahl rose to prominence as a writer in the 1940s, producing works for both children and adults. Over the course of his career, he achieved recognition as one of the world's best-selling authors and has been referred to as one of the greatest storytellers for children of the 20th century. His books have sold more than 250 million copies worldwide. Within the provided film and television reference data, he is credited with sixty-nine known credits specifically categorized under writing.
Dahl passed away on November 23, 1990, at the age of seventy-four. His extensive literary output encompasses multiple formats and continues to be recognized globally for its immense commercial success and widespread cultural impact.
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- The Twits (2025) Novel
- Cordero al Matadero (2025) Original Story
- Lamb To The Slaughter (2025) Story
- Lamb To The Slaughter (2025) Original Story
- The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More (2024) Short Story
- Wonka (2023) Characters
- The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (2023) Short Story
- The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (2023) Original Film Writer
- Poison (2023) Short Story
- The Swan (2023) Short Story
- The Rat Catcher (2023) Short Story
- Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022) Novel
- Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022) Book
- Roald Dahl's The Witches (2020) Novel
- Tales of the Uncanny (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (2017) Original Story
- Revolting Rhymes (2017) Novel
- The BFG (2016) Book
- Revolting Rhymes (2016) Author
- Revolting Rhymes (2016) Novel
- Revolting Rhymes (2016) Creator
- In the Ruins (2016) Short Story
- The Marvellous World of Roald Dahl (2016) as Self (archive footage)
- Roald Dahl's Esio Trot (2015) Novel
- New Russians (2015) Novel
- The Taste (2015) Novel
- Cheap Thrills (2013) Author
- Chippendale (2012) Novel
- Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) Novel
- Three Little Pigs (2008) Writer
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) Novel
- Fantastic Mr. Dahl (2005) as Self (archive footage)
- Lamb to the Slaughter (2002) Short Story
- Pure Imagination: The Story of 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory' (2001) as Self (archive footage)
- Inaudito (1999) Original Story
- Matilda (1996) Novel
- James and the Giant Peach (1996) Novel
- James and the Giant Peach (1996) Lyricist
- Little Red Riding Hood (1995) Original Concept
- The Ideal Couple (1992) Novel
- The Silent Hunt (1990) Novel
- The Witches (1990) Novel
- Dirty Beasts (1990) Story
- Revolting Rhymes (1990) Story
- The BFG (1990) Author
- The Magic Finger (1990) Story
- The Magic Finger (1990) Novel
- The Enormous Crocodile (1990) Short Story
- Danny the Champion of the World (1989) Novel
- Breaking Point (1989) Novel
- Danny and the Dirty Dog: The Making of 'Roald Dahl's Danny the Champion of the World' (1989) as Self
- Going Live! (1987) as Self
- The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) Story
- Way North, Five Norwegian Artists (1985) as Self - Narrator
- Tales of the Unexpected: A Picture of a Place (1980) as Self - Introduced by
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as Self - Introduced by(uncredited)
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as Self - Introduced By
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) Story
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) Writer
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) Creator
- Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected: The Landlady (1979) as Self
- Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected: The Landlady (1979) Writer
- Tales of the Unexpected: Lamb to the Slaughter (1979) Writer
- James and the Giant Peach (1976) Original Story
- Fru Biksby og oberstens skinnkåpe (1974) Author
- A Little Horror? (1973) Story
- Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) Screenplay
- Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) Book
- The Road Builder (1971) Screenplay
- The Surprise (1969) Story
- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) Screenplay
- William and Mary (1968) Writer
- Late Night Horror (1968) Writer
- You Only Live Twice (1967) Screenplay
- Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) as Narrator (voice)
- Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) Writer
- 36 Hours (1964) Original Story
- Whicker's World (1959)
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) Short Story
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) Story
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) Teleplay
- Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory Characters
- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Original Film Writer
- Lamb to the Slaughter Short Story
- Wonka 2 Characters