Roald Dahl
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Roald Dahl was a British author and poet who lived from 1916 to 1990 and became famous for creating imaginative stories that appealed to both children and adults. His works matter because they are widely read, celebrated for their distinctive voice and memorable characters, and continue to influence literature and popular culture.
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Person · Open Library
- Born
- 13 September 1916
- Died
- 23 November 1990
- Works
- 750
Top works
- The best horror stories
- Murder by the Glass
- Phizz-whizzing Feelings
- Revolting Rhymes: Jack and the Beanstalk
- Roald Dahl Remarkable Words for Reading
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Writing · Llandaff, Cardiff, Wales, UK
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.…
Known for
- Tales of the Uncanny — Self (archive footage)2020
- The Marvellous World of Roald Dahl — Self (archive footage)2016
- Fantastic Mr. Dahl — Self (archive footage)2005
- Pure Imagination: The Story of 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory' — Self (archive footage)2001
- Danny and the Dirty Dog: The Making of 'Roald Dahl's Danny the Champion of the World' — Self
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Roald Dahl (13 September 1916 – 23 November 1990) was a British author of popular children's literature and short stories, a poet, screenwriter and a wartime fighter ace. His books have sold more than 300 million copies worldwide. He has been called "one of the greatest storytellers for children of the 20th century".
Dahl was born in Wales to affluent Norwegian immigrant parents, and lived for most of his life in England. He served in the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Second World War. He became a fighter pilot and subsequently an intelligence officer, rising to the rank of acting wing commander. He rose to prominence as a writer in the 1940s with works for children and for adults, and he became one of the world's best-selling authors. 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". In 2021, Forbes ranked him the top-earning dead celebrity.