Rev. W. Awdry
Writing
Born June 15, 1911 · Romsey, Hampshire, England, UK
Died March 21, 1997
Also known as Wilbert Awdry · Rev. W. V. Awdry
Biography
Wilbert Vere Awdry OBE (15 June 1911 – 21 March 1997), often credited as Rev. W. Awdry, was an English Anglican minister, railway enthusiast, and children's author. He is best remembered as the creator of Thomas the Tank Engine and several other characters who appeared in his Railway Series.
Awards & recognition
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Filmography12 titles
Thomas & Friends: Thomas, Percy & the Dragon
Thomas & Friends: Big World! Big Adventures! The Movie
Thomas & Friends: Journey Beyond Sodor
Thomas & Friends
Thomas & Friends: Tale of the Brave
Thomas & Friends: Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure
Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go
Thomas and Friends: Up Up & Away!
Thomas & Friends: King of the Railway
Thomas & Friends: The Great Race
Thomas and the Magic Railroad
Thomas & Friends: The Mystery of Lookout Mountain