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Rev. W. Awdry
Writer 1911 - 1997

Rev. W. Awdry

Romsey, Hampshire, England, UK

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... Read full bio →

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Full Name

Rev. W. Awdry

Known For

Writing

Birthday

June 15th, 1911 00:00

Place of Birth

Romsey, Hampshire, England, UK

Died

March 21st, 1997 00:00 (aged 85)

TMDB ID

1230803

IMDb ID

nm0043423

Biography

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.