David Walliams (London, 1971) is a renowned British actor, comedian, and author, famous for his prolific career in children's and young adult literature. Since the publication of his first novel, The Boy in the Dress (2008), he has sold more than 56 million copies in over 50 languages, establishing himself as one of the most read authors in the United Kingdom. His style has been compared to that of Roald Dahl, and he has been dubbed "the Roald Dahl of the 21st century" by the press.
Among his most notable works are Gangsta Granny (2011), Billionaire Boy (2010), Ratburger (2012), Awful Auntie (2014), and The Ice Monster (2018). Additionally, he has published collections such as The World's Worst Children and The World's Worst Parents. His work has been recognized with awards such as the Red House Children's Book Award in 2015.
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