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Rod Serling

Writing 50 (deceased) years old Syracuse, New York, USA ★ 1.1
Born: December 25, 1924
Died: June 28, 1975

Biography

Rodman Edward Serling (December 25, 1924 – June 28, 1975) was an American screenwriter, playwright, television producer, and narrator known for his live television dramas of the 1950s and his anthology television series, The Twilight Zone. Serling was active in politics, both on and off the screen, and helped form television industry standards. He was known as the "angry young man" of Hollywood, clashing with television executives and sponsors over a wide range of issues including censorship, racism, and war.

Filmography

Acting Credits (39)

Tales of the Uncanny
Tales of the Uncanny Self (archive footage) 2020
The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration
The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration Narrator (archive sound) 2019
The Twilight Zone 60th: Remembering Rod Serling
The Twilight Zone 60th: Remembering Rod Serling Self 2019
Mike Wallace Is Here
Mike Wallace Is Here Self (archive footage) 2019
The Twilight Zone Christmas Classics
The Twilight Zone Christmas Classics Self 2014
Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man
Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man Self (archive footage) 2010
The Man of Miracles
The Man of Miracles Host 2006
Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval
Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval Self (Archive Footage) 1995
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror - Preshow
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror - Preshow Narrator (Physical) 1994
The Exiles
The Exiles Self 1989
UFOs: It Has Begun
UFOs: It Has Begun 1979
The Legendary Curse of the Hope Diamond
The Legendary Curse of the Hope Diamond Narrator 1975
The Outer Space Connection
The Outer Space Connection Narrator 1975
Phantom of the Paradise
Phantom of the Paradise Introductory Narrator (voice) (uncredited) 1974
UFOs: Past, Present, and Future
UFOs: Past, Present, and Future Narrator 1974
In Search of Ancient Mysteries
In Search of Ancient Mysteries Narrator 1974
The Alcoholism Film
The Alcoholism Film Self 1974
Deadly Fathoms
Deadly Fathoms Narrator 1973
In Search of Ancient Astronauts
In Search of Ancient Astronauts Narrator 1973
Encounter with the Unknown
Encounter with the Unknown Narrator (voice) 1972
The Sixth Sense
The Sixth Sense 1972
The Pet Set
The Pet Set Self 1971
Appointment With Destiny: The Last Days of John Dillinger
Appointment With Destiny: The Last Days of John Dillinger Himself (Narrator) 1971
Night Gallery
Night Gallery Self - Host 1970
Night Gallery
Night Gallery Self - Host 1969
Liar's Club
Liar's Club Self - Host 1969
The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show Self - Guest 1968
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In Self (uncredited) 1968
The Movie Orgy
The Movie Orgy Self (archive footage) 1968
Ironside
Ironside 1967
The Danny Kaye Show
The Danny Kaye Show Self 1963
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Self 1962
The Man in the Funny Suit
The Man in the Funny Suit Self 1960
The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone Self - Host 1959
The David Susskind Show
The David Susskind Show Self 1959
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse Self 1958
The Red Skelton Show
The Red Skelton Show Self / Cameo (uncredited) 1951
The Jack Benny Program
The Jack Benny Program Self 1950
Patterns of Time
Patterns of Time Narrator

Writing Credits (76)

The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration
The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration Writer 2019
The Twilight Zone Christmas Classics
The Twilight Zone Christmas Classics Writer 2014
The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone Writer 2002
For All Time
For All Time Writer 2000
A Storm in Summer
A Storm in Summer Screenplay 2000
A Town Has Turned to Dust
A Town Has Turned to Dust Writer 1998
In the Presence of Mine Enemies
In the Presence of Mine Enemies Writer 1997
The Enemy Within
The Enemy Within Screenplay 1994
The Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics
The Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics Writer 1994
The Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics
The Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics Story 1994
The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone Writer 1985
The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone Story 1985
The Salamander
The Salamander Adaptation 1981
Time Travelers
Time Travelers Story 1976
Requiem for a Heavyweight
Requiem for a Heavyweight Writer 1974
The Man
The Man Screenplay 1972
Night Gallery
Night Gallery Writer 1970
Night Gallery
Night Gallery Teleplay 1970
A Storm in Summer
A Storm in Summer Writer 1970
Night Gallery
Night Gallery Writer 1969
The New People
The New People Writer 1969
Certain Honorable Men
Certain Honorable Men Writer 1968
Planet of the Apes
Planet of the Apes Screenplay 1968
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Teleplay 1967
The Doomsday Flight
The Doomsday Flight Writer 1966
Assault on a Queen
Assault on a Queen Screenplay 1966
Planet of the Apes Test Reel
Planet of the Apes Test Reel Writer 1966
The Loner
The Loner Writer 1965
Carol for Another Christmas
Carol for Another Christmas Writer 1964
Seven Days in May
Seven Days in May Screenplay 1964
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre Writer 1963
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre Teleplay 1963
The Yellow Canary
The Yellow Canary Writer 1963
Requiem for a Heavyweight
Requiem for a Heavyweight Screenplay 1962
Incident in an Alley
Incident in an Alley Story 1962
Sunday-Night Play
Sunday-Night Play Writer 1960
In the Presence of Mine Enemies
In the Presence of Mine Enemies Writer 1960
The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone Writer 1959
The Velvet Alley
The Velvet Alley Writer 1959
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse Writer 1958
Bomber's Moon
Bomber's Moon Writer 1958
A Town Has Turned to Dust
A Town Has Turned to Dust Writer 1958
Nightmare at Ground Zero
Nightmare at Ground Zero Writer 1958
Saddle the Wind
Saddle the Wind Screenplay 1958
The Dark Side of the Earth
The Dark Side of the Earth Writer 1957
Blood Money
Blood Money Story 1957
The Comedian
The Comedian Writer 1957
The Rack
The Rack Teleplay 1956
Requiem for a Heavyweight
Requiem for a Heavyweight Writer 1956
Forbidden Area
Forbidden Area Adaptation 1956
Playhouse 90
Playhouse 90 Screenplay 1956
Playhouse 90
Playhouse 90 Writer 1956
Armchair Theatre
Armchair Theatre Writer 1956
Patterns
Patterns Screenplay 1956
Patterns
Patterns Original Story 1956
The Jane Wyman Show
The Jane Wyman Show Writer 1955
Star Tonight
Star Tonight Writer 1955
Patterns
Patterns Writer 1955
The Challenge
The Challenge Writer 1955
Climax!
Climax! Writer 1954
The Strike
The Strike Writer 1954
A Long Time Till Dawn
A Long Time Till Dawn Writer 1953
The United States Steel Hour
The United States Steel Hour Writer 1953
Medallion Theatre
Medallion Theatre Writer 1953
Horace Mann's Miracle
Horace Mann's Miracle Writer 1953
The Ford Television Theatre
The Ford Television Theatre Story 1952
The Ford Television Theatre
The Ford Television Theatre Teleplay 1952
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame Writer 1951
Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre Writer 1950
Danger
Danger Teleplay 1950
Armstrong Circle Theatre
Armstrong Circle Theatre Writer 1950
Sunday Night Theatre
Sunday Night Theatre Writer 1950
Suspense
Suspense Writer 1949
Studio One
Studio One Writer 1948
Kraft Television Theatre
Kraft Television Theatre Writer 1947
The Time Element
The Time Element Writer

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