Rod Serling

Personal Info

Birthday

December 25, 1924

Day of Death

1975-06-28

(50 years old)

Place of Birth

Syracuse, New York, USA

Also Known As

Rodman Edward Serling

Rod Serling

Biography

Rodman Edward Serling (Rod Serling) 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

Phantom of the Paradise

Encounter with the Unknown

The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration

Patterns of Time

The Legendary Curse of the Hope Diamond

In Search of Ancient Mysteries

In Search of Ancient Astronauts

Sathya Sai Baba: Man of Miracles

Filmography

2020
Tales of the Uncanny
as Self (archive footage)
2019
The Twilight Zone 60th: Remembering Rod Serling
as Self
The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration
as Narrator (archive sound)
Mike Wallace Is Here
as Self (archive footage)
2014
The Twilight Zone Christmas Classics
as Self
2010
Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man
as Self (archive footage)
1995
Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval
as Self (Archive Footage)
1989
The Exiles
as Self
1975
The Legendary Curse of the Hope Diamond
as Narrator
The Outer Space Connection
as Narrator
1974
Phantom of the Paradise
as Introductory Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
UFOs: Past, Present, and Future
as Narrator
In Search of Ancient Mysteries
as Narrator
The Alcoholism Film
as Self
1973
Deadly Fathoms
as Narrator
In Search of Ancient Astronauts
as Narrator
1972
Encounter with the Unknown
as Narrator (voice)
1971
Appointment With Destiny: The Last Days of John Dillinger
as Himself (Narrator)
1968
The Movie Orgy
as Self (archive footage)
1960
The Man in the Funny Suit
as Self