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Roald Dahl

Bio: 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: Wed, Sep 13 1916

Birthplace: Llandaff, Cardiff, Wales, UK

Death: Fri, Nov 23 1990

Roald Dahl is 74 years old

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The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More

Roald Dahl would have been no older than 74 in The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More as 'Short Story'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 14 2024

Wonka

Roald Dahl would have been no older than 74 in Wonka as 'Characters'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 06 2023

Poison

Roald Dahl would have been no older than 74 in Poison as 'Short Story'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 29 2023

The Rat Catcher

Roald Dahl would have been no older than 74 in The Rat Catcher as 'Short Story'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 28 2023

The Swan

Roald Dahl would have been no older than 74 in The Swan as 'Short Story'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 27 2023

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar

Roald Dahl would have been no older than 74 in The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar as 'Original Film Writer, Short Story'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 20 2023

Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical

Roald Dahl would have been no older than 74 in Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical as 'Novel, Book'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 25 2022

Roald Dahl's The Witches

Roald Dahl would have been no older than 74 in Roald Dahl's The Witches as 'Novel'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 26 2020

Revolting Rhymes

Roald Dahl would have been no older than 74 in Revolting Rhymes as 'Novel'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 11 2017

Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Roald Dahl would have been no older than 74 in Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory as 'Original Story'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 28 2017

The BFG

Roald Dahl would have been no older than 74 in The BFG as 'Book'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 2016

In the Ruins

Roald Dahl would have been no older than 74 in In the Ruins as 'Short Story'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 10 2016

New Russians

Roald Dahl would have been no older than 74 in New Russians as 'Novel'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 04 2015

The Taste

Roald Dahl would have been no older than 74 in The Taste as 'Novel'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 23 2015

Roald Dahl's Esio Trot

Roald Dahl would have been no older than 74 in Roald Dahl's Esio Trot as 'Novel'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 02 2015

Cheap Thrills

Roald Dahl would have been no older than 74 in Cheap Thrills as 'Author'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 08 2013

Chippendale

Roald Dahl would have been no older than 74 in Chippendale as 'Novel'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 02 2012

Fantastic Mr. Fox

Roald Dahl would have been no older than 74 in Fantastic Mr. Fox as 'Novel'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 2009

Three Little Pigs

Roald Dahl would have been no older than 74 in Three Little Pigs as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 11 2008

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Roald Dahl would have been no older than 74 in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as 'Author'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 13 2005

Lamb to the Slaughter

Roald Dahl would have been no older than 74 in Lamb to the Slaughter as 'Short Story'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 13 2002

Matilda

Roald Dahl would have been no older than 74 in Matilda as 'Novel'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 1996

James and the Giant Peach

Roald Dahl would have been no older than 74 in James and the Giant Peach as 'Novel'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 12 1996

Little Red Riding Hood

Roald Dahl would have been no older than 74 in Little Red Riding Hood as 'Original Concept'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 25 1995

The Ideal Couple

Roald Dahl would have been no older than 74 in The Ideal Couple as 'Novel'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 06 1992

The Witches

Roald Dahl was 73 in The Witches as 'Novel'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 25 1990

The Silent Hunt

Roald Dahl was 73 in The Silent Hunt as 'Novel'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 03 1990

The Magic Finger

Roald Dahl was 73 in The Magic Finger as 'Story, Novel'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 02 1990

Dirty Beasts

Roald Dahl was 73 in Dirty Beasts as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 02 1990

Revolting Rhymes

Roald Dahl was 73 in Revolting Rhymes as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 02 1990

The Enormous Crocodile

Roald Dahl was 73 in The Enormous Crocodile as 'Short Story'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 02 1990

The BFG

Roald Dahl was 73 in The BFG as 'Author'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 25 1989

Breaking Point

Roald Dahl was 72 in Breaking Point as 'Novel'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 18 1989

Danny the Champion of the World

Roald Dahl was 72 in Danny the Champion of the World as 'Novel'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 29 1989

The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Roald Dahl was 68 in The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 05 1985

Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected: The Landlady

Roald Dahl was 62 in Roald Dahl’s Tales of the Unexpected: The Landlady as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 21 1979

James and the Giant Peach

Roald Dahl was 60 in James and the Giant Peach as 'Original Story'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 28 1976

Fru Biksby og oberstens skinnkåpe

Roald Dahl was 58 in Fru Biksby og oberstens skinnkåpe as 'Author'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 03 1974

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

Roald Dahl was 54 in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory as 'Screenplay, Book'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 29 1971

The Road Builder

Roald Dahl was 54 in The Road Builder as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 25 1971

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Roald Dahl was 52 in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 17 1968

You Only Live Twice

Roald Dahl was 50 in You Only Live Twice as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 13 1967

36 Hours

Roald Dahl was 48 in 36 Hours as 'Original Story'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 26 1964

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Roald Dahl will be 74+ in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang as 'Original Film Writer'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

The Twits

Roald Dahl will be 74+ in The Twits as 'Novel'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

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Revolting Rhymes

Roald Dahl would have been no older than 74 in Revolting Rhymes as 'Author, Novel, Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 26 2016

The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Roald Dahl was 69+ in The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Story, Short Story'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985

Tales of the Unexpected

Roald Dahl was 62+ in Tales of the Unexpected as 'Story, Writer, Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 24 1979

A Little Horror?

Roald Dahl was 57+ in A Little Horror? as 'Story'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 17 1973

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Roald Dahl was 39+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Short Story'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955