Born: 13 September 1916 · Died: 23 November 1990 · Age at death: 74
How old was Roald Dahl when he died?
Roald Dahl died aged 74. He was born on 13 September 1916 and died on 23 November 1990.
Beloved children's author of books like Matilda and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Did you know?During the Second World War, he served as a fighter pilot and also worked as an intelligence officer for the British government.
Quick facts
Date of birth13 September 1916
Date of death23 November 1990
Age at death74
NationalityBritish
BirthplaceLlandaff, United Kingdom
Occupationscreenwriter, novelist, autobiographer
Editor's Take:
Roald Dahl wrote for children as if they were clever allies against foolish adults. His stories are funny, rude and sometimes cruel. Children love them for exactly that reason. Behind the jokes lay a life of real danger, from wartime flying to family tragedy. He also helped develop a medical valve after his baby son was injured. His legacy is complicated by antisemitic remarks, for which his family apologised in 2020. Yet his books still sell in huge numbers every year.
Key Milestones
1940: Survives a plane crash while serving with the RAF
1964: Publishes Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
1982: Publishes The BFG
1988: Publishes Matilda
Roald Dahl (13 September 1916 – 23 November 1990) 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.
Roald Dahl's birthday is September 13. He was born on September 13, 1916 in Llandaff, United Kingdom.
How old was Roald Dahl when he died?
Roald Dahl died on November 23, 1990, aged 74.
Who shares a birthday with Roald Dahl?
Famous people who share Roald Dahl's September 13 birthday include Thomas Müller, Arnold Schoenberg, Claudette Colbert, Fabio Cannavaro and Clara Schumann.
