Roald Dahl (1916–1990) |
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Dahl was born in Wales in 1916. He served as a fighter pilot in the 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 noted for how he relates suspenseful and sometimes horrific 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 (88 credits)
Writer (88 credits)
2020
James and the Giant Peach with Taika and Friends
(TV Mini Series) (book: "James and the Giant Peach" - 10 episodes)
- Taika is joined by Jojo Rabbit co-stars Roman & Archie to read James & the Giant Peach
(2020)
... (book: "James and the Giant Peach")
- Governor Andrew Cuomo and Anna Wintour read James & the Giant Peach w/ Taika Waititi!
(2020)
... (book: "James and the Giant Peach")
- Mindy Kaling, Ben Schwartz and Gordon Ramsay read James & the Giant Peach w/ Taika!
(2020)
... (book: "James and the Giant Peach")
- Yo-Yo Ma, Billy Porter, Cynthia Erivo, Jamie Cullum & Utkarsh Ambudkar read w/ Taika!
(2020)
... (book: "James and the Giant Peach")
- Duchess of Cornwall, Lupita Nyong'o & Josh Gad read James & the Giant Peach w/ Taika
(2020)
... (book: "James and the Giant Peach")
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 - 50 episodes, 1968 - 1989) (novel - 1 episode, 1995)
- The Twits
(1995)
... (novel)
- Matilda: Part 5 - The Final Miracle
(1989)
... (book)
- Matilda: Part 4 - The Mystery
(1989)
... (book)
- Matilda: Part 3 - The First Miracle
(1989)
... (book)
- Matilda: Part 2 - Miss Honey
(1989)
... (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")
1971
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
(book "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory") / (screenplay by)
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 (3 credits)
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Soundtrack (5 credits)
Soundtrack (5 credits)
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Thanks (4 credits)
Thanks (4 credits)
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Self (19 credits)
Self (19 credits)
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Archive footage (18 credits)
Archive footage (18 credits)
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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 | 9 Articles | See more »Height:
6' 6" (1.98 m)Relatives:
Sophie Dahl (grandchild)
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