Rod Serling

Writing

Rod Serling

Born December 25, 1924Syracuse, New York, USA89 credits

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
2020Tales of the Uncanny
as Self (archive footage)Movie
Mike Wallace Is Here
2019Mike Wallace Is Here
as Self (archive footage)Movie
For All Time
2000For All Time
WriterMovie
Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval
1995Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval
as Self (Archive Footage)Movie
The Exiles
1989The Exiles
as SelfMovie
Phantom of the Paradise
1974Phantom of the Paradise
as Introductory Narrator (voice) (uncredited)Movie
Deadly Fathoms
1973Deadly Fathoms
as NarratorMovie
Encounter with the Unknown
1972Encounter with the Unknown
as Narrator (voice)Movie
Night Gallery
1970Night Gallery
as Self - HostTV
Night Gallery
1969Night Gallery
as Self - HostMovie
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1969Liar's Club
as Self - HostTV
The Dick Cavett Show
1968The Dick Cavett Show
as Self - GuestTV
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
as Self (uncredited)TV
The Movie Orgy
1968The Movie Orgy
as Self (archive footage)Movie
The Twilight Zone
1959The Twilight Zone
as Self - HostTV
Blood Money
1957Blood Money
StoryMovie
The Comedian
1957The Comedian
WriterMovie
Patterns
1955Patterns
WriterMovie
Climax!
1954Climax!
WriterTV
The Strike
1954The Strike
WriterMovie
The Red Skelton Show
1951The Red Skelton Show
as Self / Cameo (uncredited)TV
Suspense
1949Suspense
WriterTV
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Patterns of Time
as NarratorMovie