Writing
Rev. W. Awdry
EN, JA, PT, NL cinema · 122 credits
Born
15 June 1911
Died
21 March 1997 (aged 85)
Birthplace
Romsey, Hampshire, England, UK
Also known as Wilbert Awdry · Rev. W. V. Awdry
Wilbert Vere Awdry OBE (15 June 1911 – 21 March 1997), often credited as Rev. W. Awdry, was an English Anglican minister, railway enthusiast, and children's author. He is best remembered as the creator of Thomas the Tank Engine and several other characters who appeared in his Railway Series.
Known for
Filmography
Sir Handel
EN · 2025Not rated
as Self, Writer
An Unlikely Fandom: The Impact of Thomas the Tank Engine
EN · 202310.0
as Self (archive footage)
Project Tiger Moth: "The Good Old Days"
EN · 20227.0
Original Story
4472: Flying Scotsman
EN · 1968Not rated
as Himself - Passenger
