Rod Serling

Personal Info

Known For

Writing

Known Credits

39

Gender

Male

Birthday

1924-12-25

Day of death

1975-06-28 (50 years old)

Place of Birth

Syracuse, New York, USA

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

  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

  • Ironside

    Ironside

  • The Red Skelton Show

    The Red Skelton Show

  • The Jack Benny Program

    The Jack Benny Program

  • The Twilight Zone

    The Twilight Zone

  • The Dick Cavett Show

    The Dick Cavett Show

  • Night Gallery

    Night Gallery

  • The Danny Kaye Show

    The Danny Kaye Show

  • Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

    Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

  • Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

    Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

  • Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse

    Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse

  • Phantom of the Paradise

    Phantom of the Paradise

  • The Sixth Sense

    The Sixth Sense

  • The Pet Set

    The Pet Set

  • The David Susskind Show

    The David Susskind Show

  • Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man

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

  • The Legendary Curse of the Hope Diamond

    The Legendary Curse of the Hope Diamond

  • Mike Wallace Is Here

    Mike Wallace Is Here

  • The Man in the Funny Suit

    The Man in the Funny Suit

  • The Exiles

    The Exiles

  • The Movie Orgy

    The Movie Orgy

  • Tales of the Uncanny

    Tales of the Uncanny

  • Night Gallery

    Night Gallery

  • Appointment With Destiny: The Last Days of John Dillinger

    Appointment With Destiny: The Last Days of John Dillinger

  • The Man of Miracles

    The Man of Miracles

  • Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval

    Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval

  • Encounter with the Unknown

    Encounter with the Unknown

  • The Alcoholism Film

    The Alcoholism Film

  • The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration

    The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration

  • The Twilight Zone Christmas Classics

    The Twilight Zone Christmas Classics

  • The Twilight Zone 60th: Remembering Rod Serling

    The Twilight Zone 60th: Remembering Rod Serling

  • UFOs: Past, Present, and Future

    UFOs: Past, Present, and Future

  • UFOs: It Has Begun

    UFOs: It Has Begun

  • The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror - Preshow

    The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror - Preshow

  • Patterns of Time

    Patterns of Time

  • The Outer Space Connection

    The Outer Space Connection

  • Deadly Fathoms

    Deadly Fathoms

  • In Search of Ancient Astronauts

    In Search of Ancient Astronauts

  • In Search of Ancient Mysteries

    In Search of Ancient Mysteries