Roald Dahl: Quick Facts

Written and fact-checked by

The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica

Born	September 13, 1916 • Llandaff • Wales
Died	November 23, 1990 (aged 74) • Oxford • England
Awards And Honors	Costa Book Awards (1983) • Edgar Award (1980) • Edgar Award (1960) • Edgar Award (1954)
Notable Works	“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” • “Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator” • “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” • “James and the Giant Peach” • “Kiss, Kiss” • “Matilda” • “Matilda the Musical” • “Someone Like You” • “The BFG” • “The Enormous Crocodile” • “The Witches” • “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” • “You Only Live Twice”
Notable Family Members	spouse Patricia Neal