Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl was a British writer. He was also a pilot and he served in the Royal Air Force during World War II.

Books: "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", "Fantastic Mr Fox", "The Gremlins", "Matilda".

He wrote novels, children's books, poems, plays and screenplays. He is regarded as one of the greatest writers for children of all time. He is also one of the best-selling authors of all time with sales at over 100 million copies. Many of his books have been adapted into films by many directors, such as Wes Anderson and Tim Burton.

He was of Norwegian descent. He was married twice and he had 5 children.

A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men.Roald Dahl

A person is a fool to become a writer. His only compensation is absolute freedom.Roald Dahl

A writer of fiction lives in fear. Each new day demands new ideas and he can never be sure whether he is going to come up with them or not.Roald Dahl

Unless you have been to boarding-school when you are very young, it is absolutely impossible to appreciate the delights of living at home.Roald Dahl

When I walked to school in the mornings I would start out alone but would pick up four other boys along the way. We would set out together after school across the village green.Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl was a famous British writer, who was born on September 13, 1916. As a person born on this date, Roald Dahl is listed in our database as the 2nd most popular celebrity for the day (September 13) and the 1st most popular for the year (1916).

People born on September 13 fall under the Zodiac sign of Virgo, the Virgin. Roald Dahl is the 85th most popular Virgo.

Aside from information specific to Roald Dahl's birthday, Roald Dahl is the 14th most famous British.

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