Roald Dahl

Profession: Author

Nationality:

Biography: One of the greatest storytellers for children of the 20th century; creator of the BFG, Matilda, The Twits and many others.

Born: September 13, 1916
Birthplace: Llandaff, Wales

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo

Died: November 23, 1990 (aged 74)
Cause of Death: Myelodysplastic syndrome

Married Life

1953-07-02 Children's author Roald Dahl (36) weds stage actress Patricia Neal (27) at Trinity Church in New York
1983-12-15 Author Roald Dahl (67) weds Liccy Crosland (45) at Brixton Town Hall in South London

Historical Events

1967-06-12 "You Only Live Twice", 5th James Bond film starring Sean Connery, screenplay by Roald Dahl, premieres in London
1968-12-16 Musical-fantasy film "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang", co-written by Roald Dahl and director Ken Hughes, starring Dick Van Dyke and Sally Ann Howes, with songs by Sherman and Sherman, premieres at the Odeon Leicester Square theater, London
1968-12-18 Musical-fantasy film "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang", co-written by Roald Dahl and director Ken Hughes, starring Dick Van Dyke and Sally Ann Howes, with songs by Sherman and Sherman, premieres in NYC

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