Roald Dahl was a British author of popular children's literature and short stories, a poet, screenwriter and a 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".
- Occupation
- screenwriter, novelist, autobiographer, poet
- Position held
- writer
- Citizenship
- Norway, United Kingdom
- Born
- September 13, 1916
- Died
- November 23, 1990
