Roald Dahl
Writing
13
Acting 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...
Known For
Tales of the Unexpected
Self - Introduced by(uncredited)
Tales of the Unexpected
Self - Introduced By
Thirty-Minute Theatre
Narrator (voice)
Going Live!
Self
Whicker's World
Tales of the Uncanny
Self (archive footage)
Pure Imagination: The Story of 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory'
Self (archive footage)
Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected: The Landlady
Self
Filmography
Tales of the Uncanny
2020
as Self (archive footage)
The Marvellous World of Roald Dahl
2016
as Self (archive footage)
Fantastic Mr. Dahl
2005
as Self (archive footage)
Pure Imagination: The Story of 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory'
2001
as Self (archive footage)
Danny and the Dirty Dog: The Making of 'Roald Dahl's Danny the Champion of the World'
1989
as Self
Going Live!
1987
as Self
Way North, Five Norwegian Artists
1985
as Self - Narrator
Tales of the Unexpected: A Picture of a Place
1980
as Self - Introduced by
Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected: The Landlady
1979
as Self
Tales of the Unexpected
1979
as Self - Introduced by(uncredited)
Tales of the Unexpected
1979
as Self - Introduced By
Thirty-Minute Theatre
1965
as Narrator (voice)
Whicker's World
1959