- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- December 25, 1924
- Place of Birth
- Syracuse, New York, USA
- Died
- June 28, 1975
Rod Serling
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.
Filmography
movieTales of the Uncanny
2020 · Self (archive footage)
movieThe Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration
2019 · Narrator (archive sound), Writer, Producer
movieThe Twilight Zone 60th: Remembering Rod Serling
2019 · Self
movieMike Wallace Is Here
2019 · Self (archive footage)
tvThe Twilight Zone
2019 · Creator
movieThe Trap
2015 · Thanks
movieThe Twilight Zone Christmas Classics
2014 · Self, Writer
movieCharles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man
2010 · Self (archive footage)
movieThe Man of Miracles
2006 · Host
tvThe Twilight Zone
2002 · Writer, Creator
movieFor All Time
2000 · Writer
movieA Storm in Summer
2000 · Screenplay
movieA Town Has Turned to Dust
1998 · Writer
movieIn the Presence of Mine Enemies
1997 · Writer
movieRod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval
1995 · Self (Archive Footage)
movieThe Enemy Within
1994 · Screenplay
movieThe Twilight Zone Tower of Terror - Preshow
1994 · Narrator (Physical)
movieThe Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics
1994 · Story, Writer
movieThe Exiles
1989 · Self
tvThe Twilight Zone
1985 · Writer, Story, Creator
movieThe Salamander
1981 · Adaptation
UFOs: It Has Begun
movieUFOs: It Has Begun
1979
movieTime Travelers
1976 · Story
movieThe Legendary Curse of the Hope Diamond
1975 · Narrator
movieThe Outer Space Connection
1975 · Narrator
moviePhantom of the Paradise
1974 · Introductory Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
movieUFOs: Past, Present, and Future
1974 · Narrator
movieIn Search of Ancient Mysteries
1974 · Narrator
The Alcoholism Film
movieThe Alcoholism Film
1974 · Self
movieRequiem for a Heavyweight
1974 · Writer
movieDeadly Fathoms
1973 · Narrator
movieIn Search of Ancient Astronauts
1973 · Narrator
movieEncounter with the Unknown
1972 · Narrator (voice)
movieThe Man
1972 · Screenplay
tvThe Sixth Sense
1972
tvThe Pet Set
1971 · Self
movieAppointment With Destiny: The Last Days of John Dillinger
1971 · Himself (Narrator)
tvNight Gallery
1970 · Self - Host, Writer, Teleplay, Creator
movieA Storm in Summer
1970 · Writer
movieNight Gallery
1969 · Self - Host, Writer
tvThe New People
1969 · Writer, Creator
Liar's Club
tvLiar's Club
1969 · Self - Host
movieCertain Honorable Men
1968 · Writer
tvThe Dick Cavett Show
1968 · Self - Guest
moviePlanet of the Apes
1968 · Screenplay
tvRowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968 · Self (uncredited)
movieThe Movie Orgy
1968 · Self (archive footage)
tvIronside
1967
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
movieThe Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
1967 · Teleplay
movieThe Doomsday Flight
1966 · Writer
movieAssault on a Queen
1966 · Screenplay
moviePlanet of the Apes Test Reel
1966 · Writer
tvThe Loner
1965 · Writer, Creator
movieCarol for Another Christmas
1964 · Writer
movieSeven Days in May
1964 · Screenplay
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
tvBob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
1963 · Writer, Teleplay
tvThe Danny Kaye Show
1963 · Self
movieThe Yellow Canary
1963 · Writer
movieRequiem for a Heavyweight
1962 · Screenplay
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · Self
movieIncident in an Alley
1962 · Story
movieOne-Eyed Jacks
1961 · Additional Writing
Sunday-Night Play
tvSunday-Night Play
1960 · Writer
movieIn the Presence of Mine Enemies
1960 · Writer
The Man in the Funny Suit
movieThe Man in the Funny Suit
1960 · Self
tvThe Twilight Zone
1959 · Self - Host, Writer, Executive Producer, Creator
movieThe Velvet Alley
1959 · Writer
tvThe David Susskind Show
1959 · Self
tvWestinghouse Desilu Playhouse
1958 · Self, Writer
movieBomber's Moon
1958 · Writer
movieA Town Has Turned to Dust
1958 · Writer
Nightmare at Ground Zero
movieNightmare at Ground Zero
1958 · Writer
movieSaddle the Wind
1958 · Screenplay
movieThe Dark Side of the Earth
1957 · Writer
movieBlood Money
1957 · Story
movieThe Comedian
1957 · Writer
movieThe Rack
1956 · Teleplay
movieRequiem for a Heavyweight
1956 · Writer
Forbidden Area
movieForbidden Area
1956 · Adaptation
tvPlayhouse 90
1956 · Screenplay, Writer
tvArmchair Theatre
1956 · Writer
moviePatterns
1956 · Screenplay, Original Story
The Jane Wyman Show
tvThe Jane Wyman Show
1955 · Writer
Star Tonight
tvStar Tonight
1955 · Writer
moviePatterns
1955 · Writer
movieThe Challenge
1955 · Writer
tvClimax!
1954 · Writer
movieThe Strike
1954 · Writer
movieA Long Time Till Dawn
1953 · Writer
tvThe United States Steel Hour
1953 · Writer
tvMedallion Theatre
1953 · Writer
Horace Mann's Miracle
movieHorace Mann's Miracle
1953 · Writer
tvThe Ford Television Theatre
1952 · Story, Teleplay
tvHallmark Hall of Fame
1951 · Writer
tvThe Red Skelton Show
1951 · Rod Serling (uncredited)
tvThe Jack Benny Program
1950 · Rod Serling
Lux Video Theatre
tvLux Video Theatre
1950 · Writer
Danger
tvDanger
1950 · Teleplay
tvArmstrong Circle Theatre
1950 · Writer
tvSunday Night Theatre
1950 · Writer
tvSuspense
1949 · Writer
tvStudio One
1948 · Writer
tvKraft Television Theatre
1947 · Writer
Patterns of Time
moviePatterns of Time
— · Narrator
movieThe Time Element
— · Writer