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...
Known For
Complete Filmography

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More
2024
Short Story
Four tales unfold in Wes Anderson's anthology of short films adapted from Roald Dahl's beloved stories, "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar", "The Swa...

Wonka
2023
Characters
Willy Wonka – chock-full of ideas and determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time – is proof that the best things in life begin with ...

Poison
2023
Short Story
When a poisonous snake slithers onto an Englishman's stomach in India, his associate and a doctor race to save him.

The Rat Catcher
2023
Short Story
In an English village, a reporter and a mechanic listen to a ratcatcher explain his clever plan to outwit his prey.

The Swan
2023
Short Story
Two large, ignorant bullies ruthlessly pursue a small, brilliant boy in this young adult Roald Dahl short story.

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
2023
Short Story, Original Film Writer
A rich man learns about a guru who can see without using his eyes. He sets out to master the skill in order to cheat at gambling.

Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical
2022
Novel, Book
An extraordinary young girl discovers her superpower and summons the remarkable courage, against all odds, to help others change their stories, whilst...

Tales of the Uncanny
2020
as Self (archive footage)
A detailed look at the history of horror anthology films.

Roald Dahl's The Witches
2020
Novel
In late 1967, a young orphaned boy goes to live with his loving grandma in the rural Alabama town of Demopolis. As the boy and his grandmother encount...

Revolting Rhymes
2017
Novel
Two half-hour animated films based on the much-loved rhymes written by Roald Dahl and illustrated by Quentin Blake.

Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
2017
Original Story
The classic Roald Dahl tale gets a modern twist when Tom and Jerry enter the amazing world of Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory.
The Marvellous World of Roald Dahl
2016
as Self (archive footage)
Fighter pilot, inventor, spy - the life of Roald Dahl is often stranger than fiction. Through a vast collection of his letters, writings and archive, ...

The BFG
2016
Book
An orphan little girl befriends a benevolent giant who takes her to Giant Country, where they attempt to stop the man-eating giants that are invading ...

In the Ruins
2016
Short Story
When Ayden arrives at a deserted church in the forest, he meets the strange Doctor Faber who offers him some food, if Ayden promises to provide the ne...

New Russians
2015
Novel
Six various novels united in a one movie.

The Taste
2015
Novel
Misha finally decided to confess his love to Lena. But the girl's father interrupts him. He decided to take revenge in the old game with his friend. A...

Roald Dahl's Esio Trot
2015
Novel
Mr. Hoppy is a shy old man who lives alone in an apartment building. For many years, he has been secretly in love with Mrs. Silver, a woman who lives ...

Cheap Thrills
2013
Author
Recently fired and facing eviction, a new dad has his life turned upside down when he meets a wealthy couple who offer a path to financial security......

Chippendale
2012
Novel
Mikhail, an antique shop keeper, stumbles upon a rare Chippendale's drawer in a Tatar by-place. Heaps of snow, bargaining with the rugged locals - not...

Fantastic Mr. Fox
2009
Novel
The Fantastic Mr. Fox, bored with his current life, plans a heist against the three local farmers. The farmers, tired of sharing their chickens with t...

Three Little Pigs
2008
Writer

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
2005
Novel
A young boy wins a tour through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world, led by the world's most unusual candy maker.

Fantastic Mr. Dahl
2005
as Self (archive footage)
Documentary about author Roald Dahl, produced for the British television series Imagine.

Lamb to the Slaughter
2002
Short Story
A pregnant woman discovers that her husband has been having an affair, and has fallen in love with another woman. As a result, she decides to take mat...

Pure Imagination: The Story of 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory'
2001
as Self (archive footage)
Retrospective documentary on the making of the cult classic "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory."

Matilda
1996
Novel
Matilda Wormwood is an exquisite and intelligent little girl. Unfortunately, her parents, Harry and Zinnia misunderstand her because they think she is...

James and the Giant Peach
1996
Novel
When the young orphan boy James spills a magic bag of crocodile tongues, he finds himself in possession of a giant peach that flies him away to strang...
Little Red Riding Hood
1995
Original Concept
Roald Dahl's version of Little Red Riding Hood

The Ideal Couple
1992
Novel
Two married couples are getting into big troubles while participating in the reality show on TV.

The Witches
1990
Novel
A young boy named Luke and his grandmother go on vacation only to discover their hotel is hosting an international witch convention, where the Grand H...

The Silent Hunt
1990
Novel
A loyal gamekeeper enters the Pardis Kala region with his teenage son. There, an ill-wisher landlord has influence over all the people but no one like...

The Enormous Crocodile
1990
Short Story
When the Enormous Crocodile boasts that he is going to eat a child for his lunch, the other jungle animals decide to foil his dastardly plot. Children...

Revolting Rhymes
1990
Story
Six of the best-loved nursery rhymes retold, with some extremely amusing twists, by the master of the comic and blood-curdling, Roald Dahl.

The Magic Finger
1990
Story, Novel
"When the Magic Finger is upon you extraordinary things begin to happen...." and when the Magic Finger is put upon the Gregg family for shooting some ...

Dirty Beasts
1990
Story
Roald Dahl, that master of wicked humour, has created a ghastly menagerie of dirty beasts - all doing the most extraordinary and unmentionable things,...

The BFG
1989
Author
Sophie is snatched from her orphanage early one morning by the BFG (Big Friendly Giant), whom she witnesses engaged in mysterious activities. She is s...

Danny and the Dirty Dog: The Making of 'Roald Dahl's Danny the Champion of the World'
1989
as Self
An overview of the making of Danny the Champion of the World (1989)

Breaking Point
1989
Novel
With D-Day less than 72 hours off, top US intelligence officer Jefferson Pike (Corbin Bernsen), is captured by the enemy. Pike, one of handful of offi...

Danny the Champion of the World
1989
Novel
Somewhere in England, in the Autumn of 1955, a widowed father and his son live an idyllic life together. Only their gas station happens to sit on a pi...
Way North, Five Norwegian Artists
1985
as Self - Narrator
In this documentary, the author Roald Dahl presents the five monumental Norwegian artists Frans Widerberg, Arne Nordheim, Stein Mehren, Cecilie Løveid...

Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected: The Landlady
1979
as Self
The unnamed Landlady (Siobhan McKenna) is the titular main villainess from "The Landlady", episode 1.05 of Tales of The Unexpected (airdate April 21, ...

Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected: The Landlady
1979
Writer
The unnamed Landlady (Siobhan McKenna) is the titular main villainess from "The Landlady", episode 1.05 of Tales of The Unexpected (airdate April 21, ...

Tales of the Unexpected: Lamb to the Slaughter
1979
Writer
An enraged detective's wife kills her husband by smashing in his skull with a heavy blunt instrument - but no murder weapon can be found, and the poli...

James and the Giant Peach
1976
Original Story
A TV adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic book.

Fru Biksby og oberstens skinnkåpe
1974
Author
A high comedy about a dental family with an office on the best western edge, where the lady of the house is mixed up in a delicate intrigue in her eff...

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
1971
Screenplay, Book
When eccentric candy man Willy Wonka promises a lifetime supply of sweets and a tour of his chocolate factory to five lucky kids, penniless Charlie Bu...

The Road Builder
1971
Screenplay
The dreary existence of middle-aged spinster Maura Prince takes an unexpected turn with the arrival of young handyman Billy Jarvis, but there is more ...

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
1968
Screenplay
A hapless inventor finally finds success with a flying car, which a dictator from a foreign government sets out to take for himself.

You Only Live Twice
1967
Screenplay
A mysterious spacecraft captures Russian and American space capsules and brings the two superpowers to the brink of war. James Bond investigates the c...

36 Hours
1964
Original Story
Germans kidnap an American major and try to convince him that World War II is over, so that they can get details about the Allied invasion of Europe o...

The Twits
N/A
Novel
Mr. and Mrs. Twit are the meanest, smelliest, nastiest people in the world who also happen to own and operate the most disgusting, most dangerous, mos...

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
N/A
Original Film Writer
A remake of the cult film "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" in early development, involving the adventures of the titular magical car.