Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl

1916-09-13 Llandaff, Cardiff, Wales, UK 52 Credits

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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The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More

2024

Short Story

7.5
Writing

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

Wonka

2023

Characters

7.1

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

Poison

2023

Short Story

6.9
Writing

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

The Rat Catcher

The Rat Catcher

2023

Short Story

6.6
Writing

In an English village, a reporter and a mechanic listen to a ratcatcher explain his clever plan to outwit his prey.

The Swan

The Swan

2023

Short Story

6.8
Writing

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

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar

2023

Short Story, Original Film Writer

7.2
Writing

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

Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical

2022

Novel, Book

6.8

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

Tales of the Uncanny

2020

as Self (archive footage)

7.1
Acting

A detailed look at the history of horror anthology films.

Roald Dahl's The Witches

Roald Dahl's The Witches

2020

Novel

6.4

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

Revolting Rhymes

2017

Novel

6.7

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

Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

2017

Original Story

6.7
Writing

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)

8.0
Acting

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

The BFG

2016

Book

6.3

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

In the Ruins

2016

Short Story

Writing

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

New Russians

2015

Novel

6.3

Six various novels united in a one movie.

The Taste

The Taste

2015

Novel

8.3

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

Roald Dahl's Esio Trot

2015

Novel

6.7

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

Cheap Thrills

2013

Author

6.4

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

Chippendale

2012

Novel

6.5

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

Fantastic Mr. Fox

2009

Novel

7.8

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

Three Little Pigs

2008

Writer

10.0
Writing
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

2005

Novel

7.0

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

Fantastic Mr. Dahl

2005

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

Documentary about author Roald Dahl, produced for the British television series Imagine.

Lamb to the Slaughter

Lamb to the Slaughter

2002

Short Story

Writing

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'

Pure Imagination: The Story of 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory'

2001

as Self (archive footage)

6.6
Acting

Retrospective documentary on the making of the cult classic "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory."

Matilda

Matilda

1996

Novel

7.2

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

James and the Giant Peach

1996

Novel

6.6

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

The Ideal Couple

1992

Novel

1.0

Two married couples are getting into big troubles while participating in the reality show on TV.

The Witches

The Witches

1990

Novel

6.9

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

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

The Enormous Crocodile

1990

Short Story

7.0
Writing

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

Revolting Rhymes

1990

Story

Writing

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

The Magic Finger

1990

Story, Novel

5.7
Writing

"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

Dirty Beasts

1990

Story

Writing

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

The BFG

1989

Author

6.4

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'

Danny and the Dirty Dog: The Making of 'Roald Dahl's Danny the Champion of the World'

1989

as Self

Acting

An overview of the making of Danny the Champion of the World (1989)

Breaking Point

Breaking Point

1989

Novel

4.7

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

Danny the Champion of the World

1989

Novel

6.2

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

Acting

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

Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected: The Landlady

1979

as Self

Acting

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

Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected: The Landlady

1979

Writer

Writing

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

Tales of the Unexpected: Lamb to the Slaughter

1979

Writer

Writing

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

James and the Giant Peach

1976

Original Story

6.0
Writing

A TV adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic book.

Fru Biksby og oberstens skinnkåpe

Fru Biksby og oberstens skinnkåpe

1974

Author

6.0

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

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

1971

Screenplay, Book

7.5
Writing

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

The Road Builder

1971

Screenplay

6.3
Writing

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

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

1968

Screenplay

6.8
Writing

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

You Only Live Twice

1967

Screenplay

6.6
Writing

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

36 Hours

1964

Original Story

7.0
Writing

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

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

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

N/A

Original Film Writer

Writing

A remake of the cult film "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" in early development, involving the adventures of the titular magical car.