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.
Personal Details
Also Known As
Movies (40)
Tales of the Uncanny
as Self (archive footage)
2020
The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration
as Narrator (archive sound)
2019
The Twilight Zone 60th: Remembering Rod Serling
as Self
2019
Mike Wallace Is Here
as Self (archive footage)
2019
The Trap
Thanks (Crew)
2015
The Twilight Zone Christmas Classics
as Self
2014
Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man
as Self (archive footage)
2010
The Man of Miracles
as Host
2006
For All Time
Writer (Writing)
2000
A Storm in Summer
Screenplay (Writing)
2000
A Town Has Turned to Dust
Writer (Writing)
1998
In the Presence of Mine Enemies
Writer (Writing)
1997
Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval
as Self (Archive Footage)
1995
The Enemy Within
Screenplay (Writing)
1994
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror - Preshow
as Narrator (Physical)
1994
The Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics
Writer (Writing)
1994
The Exiles
as Self
1989
The Salamander
Adaptation (Writing)
1981
UFOs: It Has Begun
1979
Time Travelers
Story (Writing)
1976
The Legendary Curse of the Hope Diamond
as Narrator
1975
The Outer Space Connection
as Narrator
1975
Phantom of the Paradise
as Introductory Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
1974
UFOs: Past, Present, and Future
as Narrator
1974
In Search of Ancient Mysteries
as Narrator
1974
The Alcoholism Film
as Self
1974
Requiem for a Heavyweight
Writer (Writing)
1974
Deadly Fathoms
as Narrator
1973
In Search of Ancient Astronauts
as Narrator
1973
Encounter with the Unknown
as Narrator (voice)
1972
The Man
Screenplay (Writing)
1972
Appointment With Destiny: The Last Days of John Dillinger
as Himself (Narrator)
1971
A Storm in Summer
Writer (Writing)
1970
Night Gallery
as Self - Host
1969
Certain Honorable Men
Writer (Writing)
1968
Planet of the Apes
Screenplay (Writing)
1968
The Movie Orgy
as Self (archive footage)
1968
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Teleplay (Writing)
1967
The Doomsday Flight
Writer (Writing)
1966
Assault on a Queen
Screenplay (Writing)
1966
TV Shows (10)
The Twilight Zone
Creator (Creator)
2019
The Twilight Zone
Writer (Writing)
2002
The Twilight Zone
Writer (Writing)
1985
The Sixth Sense
1972
The Pet Set
as Self
1971
Night Gallery
as Self - Host
1970
The New People
Writer (Writing)
1969
The Dick Cavett Show
as Self - Guest
1968
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
as Self (uncredited)
1968
Ironside
1967