Roald Dahl
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…
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Filmography
Acting (11)
Movies (8)
Tales of the Uncanny
2020as Self (archive footage)
The Marvellous World of Roald Dahl
2016as Self (archive footage)
Fantastic Mr. Dahl
2005as Self (archive footage)
Pure Imagination: The Story of 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory'
2001as Self (archive footage)
Danny and the Dirty Dog: The Making of 'Roald Dahl's Danny the Champion of the World'
1989as Self
Way North, Five Norwegian Artists
1985as Self - Narrator
Tales of the Unexpected: A Picture of a Place
1980as Self - Introduced by
Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected: The Landlady
1979as Self
Crew (65)
Movies (55)
The Twits
2025Novel
Lamb To The Slaughter
2025Original Story
Lamb To The Slaughter
2025Story
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More
2024Short Story
Wonka
2023Characters
Poison
2023Short Story
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
2023Original Film Writer
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
2023Short Story
The Swan
2023Short Story
The Rat Catcher
2023Short Story
Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical
2022Book
Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical
2022Novel
Roald Dahl's The Witches
2020Novel
Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
2017Original Story
Revolting Rhymes
2017Novel
The BFG
2016Book
In the Ruins
2016Short Story
Roald Dahl's Esio Trot
2015Novel
New Russians
2015Novel
The Taste
2015Novel
Cheap Thrills
2013Author
Chippendale
2012Novel
Fantastic Mr. Fox
2009Novel
Three Little Pigs
2008Writer
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
2005Novel
Lamb to the Slaughter
2002Short Story
Matilda
1996Novel
James and the Giant Peach
1996Lyricist
James and the Giant Peach
1996Novel
Little Red Riding Hood
1995Original Concept
The Ideal Couple
1992Novel
The Witches
1990Novel
The Enormous Crocodile
1990Short Story
The BFG
1990Author
Dirty Beasts
1990Story
The Magic Finger
1990Novel
The Magic Finger
1990Story
Revolting Rhymes
1990Story
The Silent Hunt
1990Novel
Danny the Champion of the World
1989Novel
Breaking Point
1989Novel
Tales of the Unexpected: Lamb to the Slaughter
1979Writer
Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected: The Landlady
1979Writer
James and the Giant Peach
1976Original Story
Fru Biksby og oberstens skinnkåpe
1974Author
The Road Builder
1971Screenplay
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
1971Book
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
1971Screenplay
The Surprise
1969Story
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
1968Screenplay
You Only Live Twice
1967Screenplay
36 Hours
1964Original Story
Wonka 2
Characters
Lamb to the Slaughter
Short Story
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Original Film Writer
Television (10)
Revolting Rhymes
2016Author
Revolting Rhymes
2016Novel
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1985Short Story
Tales of the Unexpected
1979Story
Tales of the Unexpected
1979Writer
A Little Horror?
1973Story
Late Night Horror
1968Writer
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1955Short Story
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1955Story
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1955Teleplay
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