Rod Serling

Rod Serling

Known for: Writing
Biography: 1924-12-25
Deathday: 1975-06-28 (50 years old)

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Biography

Rodman Edward Serling (Rod 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.

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Filmography

all 100

Movies 71

Writer 59

TV Shows 29

self 24

Narrator 10

Producer 1

Voice 1

Screenplay 1

Self (archive footage)
Tales of the Uncanny

Tales of the Uncanny (2020)

Movie
Narrator (archive sound) / Producer / Writer
The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration

The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration (2019)

Movie
Self
The Twilight Zone 60th: Remembering Rod Serling

The Twilight Zone 60th: Remembering Rod Serling (2019)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Mike Wallace Is Here

Mike Wallace Is Here (2019)

Movie
Writer
The Twilight Zone

The Twilight Zone (2019)

TV
6
Thanks
The Trap

The Trap (2015)

Movie
Self / Writer
The Twilight Zone Christmas Classics

The Twilight Zone Christmas Classics (2014)

Movie
Writer
The Hitchhiker

The Hitchhiker (2014)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man

Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man (2010)

Movie
Creator / Writer
The Twilight Zone

The Twilight Zone (2002)

TV
Writer
For All Time

For All Time (2000)

Movie
Writer
A Storm in Summer

A Storm in Summer (2000)

Movie
Writer
A Town Has Turned to Dust

A Town Has Turned to Dust (1998)

Movie
Writer
In the Presence of Mine Enemies

In the Presence of Mine Enemies (1997)

Movie
Self
Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval

Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval (1995)

Movie
Writer
The Enemy Within

The Enemy Within (1994)

Movie
Writer
Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics

Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics (1994)

Movie
Self
The Exiles

The Exiles (1989)

Movie
Self in 'Twilight Zone'
Horrible Horror

Horrible Horror (1986)

Movie
Writer
The Twilight Zone

The Twilight Zone (1985)

TV
7
Writer
The Salamander

The Salamander (1981)

Movie
UFOs: It Has Begun

UFOs: It Has Begun (1979)

Movie
Writer
Time Travelers

Time Travelers (1976)

Movie
6
Narrator
The Legendary Curse of the Hope Diamond

The Legendary Curse of the Hope Diamond (1975)

Movie
Narrator
The Outer Space Connection

The Outer Space Connection (1975)

Movie
Introductory Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Phantom of the Paradise

Phantom of the Paradise (1974)

Movie
6
Narrator
UFOs: Past, Present, and Future

UFOs: Past, Present, and Future (1974)

Movie
Narrator
In Search of Ancient Mysteries

In Search of Ancient Mysteries (1974)

Movie
Writer
Requiem for a Heavyweight

Requiem for a Heavyweight (1974)

Movie
Self
The Alcoholism Film

The Alcoholism Film (1974)

Movie
Narrator
Deadly Fathoms

Deadly Fathoms (1973)

Movie
Narrator
In Search of Ancient Astronauts

In Search of Ancient Astronauts (1973)

Movie
Narrator
Encounter with the Unknown

Encounter with the Unknown (1972)

Movie
Self - Host
Dear Joan: We're Going to Scare You to Death

Dear Joan: We're Going to Scare You to Death (1972)

Movie
Writer
The Man

The Man (1972)

Movie
Self - Host
The Sixth Sense

The Sixth Sense (1972)

TV
Narrator
Appointment With Destiny

Appointment With Destiny (1971)

TV
Self
The Pet Set

The Pet Set (1971)

TV
Self - Host
Night Gallery

Night Gallery (1970)

TV
Writer
A Storm in Summer

A Storm in Summer (1970)

Movie
Writer
Night Gallery

Night Gallery (1969)

Movie
Writer
The New People

The New People (1969)

TV
Writer
Certain Honorable Men

Certain Honorable Men (1968)

Movie
Self - Guest
The Dick Cavett Show

The Dick Cavett Show (1968)

TV
Screenplay
Planet of the Apes

Planet of the Apes (1968)

Movie
6.43
Narrator / Self - Narrator
The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau

The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau (1968)

TV
Self (archive footage)
The Movie Orgy

The Movie Orgy (1968)

Movie
Self (uncredited) / Guest Performer (uncredited)
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1967)

TV
5
Ironside

Ironside (1967)

TV
6
Writer
The Doomsday Flight

The Doomsday Flight (1966)

Movie
Writer
Assault on a Queen

Assault on a Queen (1966)

Movie
Writer
Der neue Mann

Der neue Mann (1965)

Movie
Writer
The Loner

The Loner (1965)

TV
Writer
Carol for Another Christmas

Carol for Another Christmas (1964)

Movie
Narrator
To the Moon and Beyond

To the Moon and Beyond (1964)

Movie
Writer
Seven Days in May

Seven Days in May (1964)

Movie
6.62
Writer / Teleplay
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963)

TV
Self
The Danny Kaye Show

The Danny Kaye Show (1963)

TV
Writer
The Yellow Canary

The Yellow Canary (1963)

Movie
Writer
Im Schatten des Krieges

Im Schatten des Krieges (1963)

Movie
Writer
Requiem for a Heavyweight

Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962)

Movie
Writer
Incident in an Alley

Incident in an Alley (1962)

Movie
Writer
Der entscheidende Augenblick

Der entscheidende Augenblick (1961)

Movie
Writer
One-Eyed Jacks

One-Eyed Jacks (1961)

Movie
Self - Host / Creator / Executive Producer / Writer
The Twilight Zone

The Twilight Zone (1959)

TV
8
Writer
The Velvet Alley

The Velvet Alley (1959)

Movie
Self
The David Susskind Show

The David Susskind Show (1959)

TV
Self / Writer
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse

Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958)

TV
Writer
Bomber's Moon

Bomber's Moon (1958)

Movie
Writer
A Town Has Turned to Dust

A Town Has Turned to Dust (1958)

Movie
Writer
Nightmare at Ground Zero

Nightmare at Ground Zero (1958)

Movie
Writer
Saddle the Wind

Saddle the Wind (1958)

Movie
Writer
The Dark Side of the Earth

The Dark Side of the Earth (1957)

Movie
Writer
Blood Money

Blood Money (1957)

Movie
Writer
The Comedian

The Comedian (1957)

Movie
Writer
The Rack

The Rack (1956)

Movie
Writer
Requiem for a Heavyweight

Requiem for a Heavyweight (1956)

Movie
Writer / Screenplay
Playhouse 90

Playhouse 90 (1956)

TV
Writer
Forbidden Area

Forbidden Area (1956)

Movie
Writer
The Arena

The Arena (1956)

Movie
Writer
Patterns

Patterns (1956)

Movie
Writer
The Jane Wyman Show

The Jane Wyman Show (1955)

TV
Writer
Star Tonight

Star Tonight (1955)

TV
Writer
Patterns

Patterns (1955)

Movie
Writer
The Challenge

The Challenge (1955)

Movie
Writer
Knife in the Dark

Knife in the Dark (1954)

Movie
Writer
Climax!

Climax! (1954)

TV
Writer
The Strike

The Strike (1954)

Movie
Writer
A Long Time Till Dawn

A Long Time Till Dawn (1953)

Movie
Writer
The United States Steel Hour

The United States Steel Hour (1953)

TV
Writer
Horace Mann's Miracle

Horace Mann's Miracle (1953)

Movie
Writer
Hallmark Hall of Fame

Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)

TV
8.33
Self / Cameo (uncredited)
The Red Skelton Show

The Red Skelton Show (1951)

TV
Self
The Jack Benny Program

The Jack Benny Program (1950)

TV
Writer
Armstrong Circle Theatre

Armstrong Circle Theatre (1950)

TV
Writer
Suspense

Suspense (1949)

TV
Writer
Studio One

Studio One (1948)

TV
Self
Sathya Sai Baba: Man of Miracles

Sathya Sai Baba: Man of Miracles

Movie
(Archive Footage)
Cipher

Cipher

Movie
Narrator
Patterns of Time

Patterns of Time

Movie

Ratings

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Information

Known For
Writing

Gender
Male

Birthday
1924-12-25

Deathday
1975-06-28 (50 years old)

Birth Name
Rodman Edward Serling

Birth Place
Syracuse, United States of America

Religion
Unitarian Universalism

Relationships
Carol Serling (1948-07-31 - 1975-06-28)

Siblings
Robert J. Serling

Citizenships
United States of America

Also Known As
Rodman Edward Serling

Awards
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Philippine Liberation Medal, Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series, Inkpot Award, Bronze Star Medal, Peabody Awards, Army Good Conduct Medal, Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame, Golden Globe Award for Best Director, Purple Heart


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