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Rod Serling

Personal Info

Known For

Writing

Born

December 25, 1924

Died

June 28, 1975 (age 50)

Place of Birth

Syracuse, New York, USA

Also Known As

Rodman Edward Serling

Rod Serling

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

2020FilmTales of the Uncannyas Self (archive footage)2019FilmThe Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebrationas Narrator (archive sound)2019FilmThe Twilight Zone 60th: Remembering Rod Serlingas Self 2019FilmMike Wallace Is Hereas Self (archive footage)2014FilmThe Twilight Zone Christmas Classicsas Self 2010FilmCharles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Manas Self (archive footage)2006FilmThe Man of Miraclesas Host 1995FilmRod Serling: Submitted for Your Approvalas Self (Archive Footage)1994FilmThe Twilight Zone Tower of Terror - Preshowas Narrator (Physical)1989FilmThe Exilesas Self 1979FilmUFOs: It Has Begun 1975FilmThe Legendary Curse of the Hope Diamondas Narrator 1975FilmThe Outer Space Connectionas Narrator 1974FilmPhantom of the Paradiseas Introductory Narrator (voice) (uncredited)1974FilmUFOs: Past, Present, and Futureas Narrator 1974FilmIn Search of Ancient Mysteriesas Narrator 1974FilmThe Alcoholism Filmas Self 1973FilmDeadly Fathomsas Narrator 1973FilmIn Search of Ancient Astronautsas Narrator 1972FilmEncounter with the Unknownas Narrator (voice)1972TVThe Sixth Sense 1971TVThe Pet Setas Self 1971FilmAppointment With Destiny: The Last Days of John Dillingeras Himself (Narrator)1970TVNight Galleryas Self - Host 1969FilmNight Galleryas Self - Host 1968TVThe Dick Cavett Showas Self - Guest 1968TVRowan & Martin's Laugh-Inas Self (uncredited)1968FilmThe Movie Orgyas Self (archive footage)1967TVIronside 1963TVThe Danny Kaye Showas Self 1962TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carsonas Self 1960FilmThe Man in the Funny Suitas Self 1959TVThe Twilight Zoneas Self - Host 1959TVThe David Susskind Showas Self 1958TVWestinghouse Desilu Playhouseas Self 1951TVThe Red Skelton Showas Self / Cameo (uncredited)1950TVThe Jack Benny Programas Self —FilmPatterns of Timeas Narrator