Wilbert Awdry was born on June 15, 1911 in Romsey, Hampshire, England as Wilbert Vere Awdry. He was a writer, known for Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends (1984), Thomas and the Magic Railroad (2000) and The Railway Series Adventure (2016). He was married to Margaret Awdry. He died on March 21, 1997 in Rodborough, Near Stroud, England.