Rod Serling
Born
December 25, 1924
Died
June 28, 1975 (50 years old)
Known For
Writing
Place of Birth
Syracuse, New York, USA
Rodman Edward Serling (Rod 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
Tales of the Uncanny
Self (archive footage)
2020
The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration
Narrator (archive sound)
2019
The Twilight Zone 60th: Remembering Rod Serling
Self
2019
Mike Wallace Is Here
Self (archive footage)
2019
The Twilight Zone Christmas Classics
Self
2014
Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man
Self (archive footage)
2010
Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval
Self (Archive Footage)
1995
The Exiles
Self
1989
UFOs: It Has Begun
1979
The Legendary Curse of the Hope Diamond
Narrator
1975
The Outer Space Connection
Narrator
1975
Phantom of the Paradise
Introductory Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
1974
UFOs: Past, Present, and Future
Narrator
1974
In Search of Ancient Mysteries
Narrator
1974
The Alcoholism Film
Self
1974
Deadly Fathoms
Narrator
1973
In Search of Ancient Astronauts
Narrator
1973
Encounter with the Unknown
Narrator (voice)
1972
Appointment With Destiny: The Last Days of John Dillinger
Himself (Narrator)
1971
Night Gallery
Self - Host
1969
The Movie Orgy
Self (archive footage)
1968
Sathya Sai Baba: Man of Miracles
Host
Patterns of Time
Narrator
The Sixth Sense
(25 episodes)
1972
The Pet Set
Self · (1 episode)
1971
Night Gallery
Self - Host · (43 episodes)
1970
The Dick Cavett Show
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
1968
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Self (uncredited) · (3 episodes)
1968
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Self · (1 episode)
1968
Ironside
(1 episode)
1967
The Danny Kaye Show
Self · (1 episode)
1963
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self · (1 episode)
1962
The Twilight Zone
Self - Host · (156 episodes)
1959
The David Susskind Show
Self · (1 episode)
1959
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Self · (1 episode)
1958
The Red Skelton Show
Self / Cameo (uncredited) · (1 episode)
1951
The Jack Benny Program
Self · (1 episode)
1950