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Rev. W. Awdry
- Born
- 1911-06-15 · Romsey, Hampshire, England, UK
- Died
- 1997-03-21
- Filmography
- 126 titles on TMDB
About Rev. W. 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.
Backdrop from Thomas and the Magic Railroad
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