
Rod Serling
Personal Info
Known for
Writing
Gender
Male
Birthday
1924-12-25
Day of Death
1975-06-28 (50 years old)
Place of Birth
Syracuse, New York, USA
Rod Serling
Biography
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.
Acting
Patterns of Time
as Narrator
(2020)
Tales of the Uncanny
as Self (archive footage)
(2019)
The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration
as Narrator (archive sound)
(2019)
Mike Wallace Is Here
as Self (archive footage)
(2019)
(2014)
(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
(1979)
(1975)
The Outer Space Connection
as Narrator
(1975)
The Legendary Curse of the Hope Diamond
as Narrator
(1974)
In Search of Ancient Mysteries
as Narrator
(1974)
UFOs: Past, Present, and Future
as Narrator
(1974)
The Alcoholism Film
as Self
(1974)
Phantom of the Paradise
as Introductory Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
(1973)
In Search of Ancient Astronauts
as Narrator
(1973)
Deadly Fathoms
as Narrator
(1972)
Encounter with the Unknown
as Narrator (voice)
(1971)
Appointment With Destiny: The Last Days of John Dillinger
as Himself (Narrator)
(1969)
Night Gallery
as Self - Host
(1968)
The Movie Orgy
as Self (archive footage)
Crew
He's Alive
Writer
The Time Element
Writer
(2019)
The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration
Writer, Producer
(2015)
The Trap
Thanks
(2014)
(2000)
For All Time
Writer
(2000)
A Storm in Summer
Screenplay
(1998)
(1997)
(1994)
The Enemy Within
Screenplay
(1994)
The Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics
Story, Writer
(1981)
The Salamander
Adaptation
(1976)
Time Travelers
Story
(1974)
(1972)
The Man
Screenplay
(1970)
A Storm in Summer
Writer
(1969)
Night Gallery
Writer
(1968)
Planet of the Apes
Screenplay
(1968)
Certain Honorable Men
Writer
(1966)
Assault on a Queen
Screenplay
(1966)
The Doomsday Flight
Writer
(1966)
(1964)
Seven Days in May
Screenplay
(1964)
(1963)
The Yellow Canary
Writer
(1962)
Requiem for a Heavyweight
Screenplay
(1962)
Incident in an Alley
Story
(1961)
One-Eyed Jacks
Additional Writing
(1959)
The Velvet Alley
Writer
(1958)
Bomber's Moon
Writer
(1958)
Saddle the Wind
Screenplay
(1958)
(1958)
Nightmare at Ground Zero
Writer
(1957)
Blood Money
Story
(1957)
The Comedian
Writer
(1957)
(1956)
The Rack
Teleplay
(1956)
Patterns
Story, Screenplay
(1956)
Forbidden Area
Adaptation
(1956)
(1955)
The Challenge
Writer
(1955)
Patterns
Writer
(1954)
The Strike
Writer
(1953)
A Long Time Till Dawn
Writer
(1953)
Horace Mann's Miracle
Writer