Biography
Rodman Edward Serling (Rod Serling) (December 25, 1924 β 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
all 106
Movies 75
Writer 63
TV Shows 31
self 25
Narrator 12
Producer 1
Voice 1
Self (archive footage)
Tales of the Uncanny (2020)
Movie
Narrator (archive sound) / Writer / Producer
The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration (2019)
Movie
Self (archive footage)
Mike Wallace Is Here (2019)
Movie
Thanks
The Trap (2015)
Movie
Self / Writer
The Twilight Zone Christmas Classics (2014)
Movie
Self (archive footage)
Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man (2010)
Movie
Writer
For All Time (2000)
Movie
Self in 'Twilight Zone'
Horrible Horror (1986)
Movie
Introductory Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
Movie
6
Narrator
Deadly Fathoms (1973)
Movie
Writer
The Man (1972)
Movie
Self - Host
The Sixth Sense (1972)
TV
Himself (Narrator)
Appointment With Destiny: The Last Days of John Dillenger (1971)
Movie
Self - Host
Night Gallery (1970)
TV
Writer
The New People (1969)
TV
Self - Guest
The Dick Cavett Show (1968)
TV
Self (uncredited) / Self
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1967)
TV
5
Writer
The Loner (1965)
TV
Writer / Teleplay
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963)
TV
Additional Writing
One-Eyed Jacks (1961)
Movie
Narrator
The Twilight Zone (1959)
TV
8
Self / Writer
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958)
TV
Self - Host
The Great Gatsby (1958)
Movie
Writer
Blood Money (1957)
Movie
Writer
The Comedian (1957)
Movie
Writer
The Rack (1956)
Movie
Writer / Screenplay
Playhouse 90 (1956)
TV
Writer
The Arena (1956)
Movie
Writer
Patterns (1956)
Movie
Writer
Star Tonight (1955)
TV
Writer
Patterns (1955)
Movie
Writer
Climax! (1954)
TV
Writer
The Strike (1954)
Movie
Self / Cameo (uncredited)
The Red Skelton Show (1951)
TV
Writer
Suspense (1949)
TV
Writer
Studio One (1948)
TV
Writer
He's Alive
Movie
Narrator
Patterns of Time
Movie
Information
Known ForWriting
GenderMale
Birthday1924-12-25
Deathday1975-06-28 (50 years old)
Birth NameRodman Edward Serling
Birth PlaceSyracuse, New York, USA
ReligionUnitarian Universalism
RelationshipsCarol Serling (1948-07-31 - 1975-06-28)
SiblingsRobert J. Serling
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsRodman Edward Serling
Awardsstar 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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