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Born September 13, 1916 - Best known as a beloved writer of children's stories and of rather eccentric short stories, Roald Dahl also worked on a few screenplays. Much of his popularity with children stemmed from his fantastical and sometimes disturbing characters and his refusal to talk down to his younger audiences. Many of Dahl's books allowed children to view life's dar... Continue Bio >>

Filmography:
2009 Fantastic Mr. Fox
2005 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
1996 Matilda
1996 James and the Giant Peach
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