Known For
Writing
Born
Dec 25, 1924
Died
Jun 28, 1975
Place of Birth
Syracuse, New York, USA
Credits
105 titles
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.
Known For
Filmography
Tales of the Uncanny
Self (archive footage)
The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration
Narrator (archive sound)
The Twilight Zone 60th: Remembering Rod Serling
Self
Mike Wallace Is Here
Self (archive footage)
The Twilight Zone
Creator
The Trap
Thanks
The Twilight Zone Christmas Classics
Self
Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man
Self (archive footage)
The Man of Miracles
Host
The Twilight Zone
Writer
For All Time
Writer
A Storm in Summer
Screenplay
A Town Has Turned to Dust
Writer
In the Presence of Mine Enemies
Writer
Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval
Self (Archive Footage)
The Enemy Within
Screenplay
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror - Preshow
Narrator (Physical)
The Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics
Writer
The Exiles
Self
The Twilight Zone
Writer
The Salamander
Adaptation
UFOs: It Has Begun
Time Travelers
Story
The Legendary Curse of the Hope Diamond
Narrator
The Outer Space Connection
Narrator
Phantom of the Paradise
Introductory Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
UFOs: Past, Present, and Future
Narrator
In Search of Ancient Mysteries
Narrator
Requiem for a Heavyweight
Writer
The Alcoholism Film
Self
Deadly Fathoms
Narrator
In Search of Ancient Astronauts
Narrator
Encounter with the Unknown
Narrator (voice)
The Man
Screenplay
The Sixth Sense
The Pet Set
Self
Appointment With Destiny: The Last Days of John Dillinger
Himself (Narrator)
Night Gallery
Self - Host
A Storm in Summer
Writer
Night Gallery
Self - Host
The New People
Writer
Liar's Club
Self - Host
Certain Honorable Men
Writer
The Dick Cavett Show
Self - Guest
Planet of the Apes
Screenplay
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Self (uncredited)
The Movie Orgy
Self (archive footage)
Ironside
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Teleplay
The Doomsday Flight
Writer