Biography
Roald Dahl was a British author of popular children's literature and short stories, a poet, screenwriter and a wartime fighter ace. His books have sold more than 300 million copies worldwide. He has been called "one of the greatest storytellers for children of the 20th century".
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Awards & recognition
- De Kinderjury · 1993
- De Kinderjury · 1991
- Premio Bernard Versele · 1991
- De Kinderjury · 1989
- Bancarellino Prize · 1988
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- Zilveren Griffel · 1984
- World Fantasy Award — Life Achievement · 1983
- Golden Paintbrush · 1979
- Edgar Awards · 1960
- Edgar Awards · 1954
- Children's Book Award (UK)
- Hugo Award — Best Dramatic Presentation · 1991 · nominated
Filmography25 titles
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
Matilda
Wonka
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
36 Hours
Poison
The Witches
The Swan
Matilda: The Musical
Tales of the Unexpected
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Roald Dahl's Esio Trot
The Rat Catcher
James and the Giant Peach
You Only Live Twice
Cheap Thrills
The BFG
The Witches
The BFG
The Road Builder
The Twits