Roald Dahl (1916–1990) |
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Roald Dahl was born in Wales in 1916. He served as a fighter pilot in the British R.A.F. (Royal Air Force) during World War II. He made a forced landing in the Libyan Desert and was severely injured. As a result, he spent five months in a Royal Navy hospital in Alexandria. Dahl is known for how he relates suspenseful events in a simple tone.
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Born:in Llandaff, Cardiff, Wales, UKDied:(age 74) in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK |
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Writer (79 credits)
Writer (79 credits)
2017
Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
(Video) (based on the novel "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by)
2016
Revolting Rhymes
(TV Mini-Series) (based on the book by - 2 episodes)
- Revolting Rhymes Part Two
(2016)
... (based on the book by)
- Revolting Rhymes Part One
(2016)
... (based on the book by)
2016
Welcome to the Basement
(TV Series) (screenplay - 1 episode)
- You Only Live Twice
(2016)
... (screenplay)
2014
Hardcore Gangbang
(TV Series) (novel - 1 episode)
- Veruca James in Willy Wonka Parody Gangbang!
(2014)
... (novel)
2012
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory in the Playroom
(Video short) (book "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" - uncredited)
2005
Imagine
(TV Series) (quotations - 1 episode)
- Fantastic Mr Dahl
(2005)
... (quotations - uncredited)
Jackanory
(TV Series) (book - 24 episodes, 1968 - 1986) (novel - 5 episodes, 1986 - 1995)
- The Twits
(1995)
... (novel)
- James and the Giant Peach: Part Five
(1986)
... (book)
- James and the Giant Peach: Part Four
(1986)
... (book)
- James and the Giant Peach: Part Three
(1986)
... (book)
- James and the Giant Peach: Part Two
(1986)
... (book)
Tales of the Unexpected
(TV Series) (writer - 15 episodes, 1979 - 1981) (story - 11 episodes, 1979 - 1988)
- The Surgeon
(1988)
... (story)
- The Sound Machine
(1981)
... (writer)
- The Boy Who Talked with Animals
(1981)
... (story)
- Parson's Pleasure
(1980)
... (story)
- Vengeance Is Mine Inc.
(1980)
... (writer)
1988
The Book Tower
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Boy/Vampire Master
(1988)
... (writer - segment ": "Boy")
1985
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
(TV Series) (story - 1 episode)
- Pilot
(1985)
... (story - segment "Man from the South")
1975
Uit de wereld van Roald Dahl
(TV Series) (story - 5 episodes)
- Een frisse duik
(1975)
... (story)
- De verrassing
(1975)
... (story)
- Op weg naar de hemel
(1975)
... (story)
- Vergif
(1975)
... (story)
- De weddenschap
(1975)
... (story)
1973
Et lite grøss?
(TV Mini-Series) (short story "The Landlady" - 1 episode)
- Vertinnen
(1973)
... (short story "The Landlady")
1967
Teatterituokio
(TV Series) (short story "Taste" - 1 episode)
- Maku
(1967)
... (short story "Taste")
Thirty-Minute Theatre
(TV Series) (story - 2 episodes, 1965) (writer - 1 episode, 1967)
- Taste
(1967)
... (writer)
- Mrs. Bixby and the Colonel's Coat
(1965)
... (story)
- Parson's Pleasure
(1965)
... (story)
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
(TV Series) (based on a story by - 3 episodes, 1958 - 1961) (story - 2 episodes, 1958) (story by - 1 episode, 1960) (teleplay - 1 episode, 1958)
- The Landlady
(1961)
... (based on a story by)
- Mrs. Bixby and the Colonel's Coat
(1960)
... (based on a story by)
- Man from the South
(1960)
... (story by)
- Poison
(1958)
... (story)
- Dip in the Pool
(1958)
... (based on a story by)
1959
Rendezvous
(TV Series) (short story: "Beware of the Dog" - 1 episode)
- Blind Landing
(1959)
... (short story: "Beware of the Dog")
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Actor (2 credits)
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Soundtrack (3 credits)
Soundtrack (3 credits)
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Thanks (3 credits)
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Self (15 credits)
Self (15 credits)
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Archive footage (15 credits)
Archive footage (15 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
(November 9 to 23, 1991) His novel, "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," was adapted by Richard R. George in an Apprentice/Intern production at the Actors Theatre of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky with the 1991-1992 Acting Apprentice Company in the cast. Reid Davis was director. See more »Publicity Listings:
2 Biographical Movies | 4 Print Biographies | 1 Interview | 8 Articles | See more »Height:
6' 6" (1.98 m)
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[his novel Over to You] Ten stories of flyers and flying. See more »Trivia:
He fathered five children, four daughters and one son with first wife, Patricia Neal: Olivia Twenty Dahl was born on Wednesday, April 20, 1955, and she died from measles on Saturday, November 17, 1962. His second daughter was born on Thursday, April 11, 1957, named Tessa Dahl. His only son was the third of five, Theo Matthew Roald Dahl was born on Saturday, July 30, 1960, aka Theo Dahl. Third ... See more »Trademark:
Gluttonous characters: Augustus Gloop from Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, Bruno Jenkins from The Witches, Boggis from Fantastic Mr Fox and Bruce Bogtrotter from Matilda. See more »Star Sign:
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