Roald Dahl

1916–1990 · British writer and poet

Roald Dahl was a British author of popular children's literature and short stories, a poet, screenwriter, and 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".

Roald Dahl, in order

1. 1967 You Only Live Twice: wrote · directed by Lewis Gilbert
2. 1968 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: wrote · directed by Ken Hughes
3. 1971 The Night Digger: wrote · directed by Alastair Reid
4. 1971 Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory: wrote · directed by Mel Stuart
5. 1973 Orson Welles' Great Mysteries (TV series): created
6. 1979 Tales of the Unexpected (TV series): created
7. 1984 What Have I Done to Deserve This?: wrote · directed by Pedro Almodóvar
8. 1989 The BFG (TV movie): wrote · directed by Brian Cosgrove
9. 1996 Matilda: produced · directed by Danny DeVito · critics 90%, audiences 73% · streaming on YouTube (free)
10. 2005 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: wrote · directed by Tim Burton
11. 2023 Poison (short film): wrote · directed by Wes Anderson
12. 2023 The Swan (short film): wrote · directed by Wes Anderson