Roald Dahl Biography Roald Dahl – (13 September – 23 November ) was a best selling British children’s author and a flying ace in the Second World War. Short Bio Roald Dahl Roald Dahl was born in , Cardiff to Norwegian parents. At a young age, his father passed away, and Roald was sent to boarding schools in England. His childhood years left a lasting impression on Roald, and.