Roald dahl bio

Roald Dahl was born in at Villa Marie, Fairwater Road, in Llandaff, Cardiff, Wales, to Norwegian parents Harald Dahl and Sofie Magdalene Dahl (née Hesselberg). [14][15] Dahl's father, a wealthy shipbroker and self-made man, had emigrated to Britain from Sarpsborg, Norway, and settled in Cardiff in the s with his first wife. Roald Dahl is aBritish writer, especially known for his ingenious and irreverent children’s books. His best-known works include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory () and Matilda (), both of which were adapted into popular films. Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
Roald Dahl is the UK’s No.1 storyteller of all time. Before he became a writer, he was a spy and a fighter pilot in World War II.