Arlene and Roald Dahl were a married couple who wrote and produced some of the most beloved children's books of all time. Arlene was an American actress and Roald was a British novelist, short story writer, poet, screenwriter, and fighter pilot. Together, they wrote and produced works such as James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The BFG, and Matilda. The couple's last name, Dahl, is the answer to the crossword puzzle.