Rod Serling
Writing
Born: 1924-12-25 in Syracuse, New York, USA
Biography
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
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
Ironside
The Twilight Zone
Self - Host
The Red Skelton Show
Rod Serling (uncredited)
The Dick Cavett Show
Self - Guest
Night Gallery
Self - Host
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Self (uncredited)
The Jack Benny Program
Rod Serling
The Danny Kaye Show
Self
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Self
The David Susskind Show
Self
Phantom of the Paradise
Introductory Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
The Pet Set
Self
Night Gallery
Self - Host
The Movie Orgy
Self (archive footage)
The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration
Narrator (archive sound)
UFOs: It Has Begun
UFOs: Past, Present, and Future
Narrator
Tales of the Uncanny
Self (archive footage)
Mike Wallace Is Here
Self (archive footage)
Deadly Fathoms
Narrator
In Search of Ancient Astronauts
Narrator
The Twilight Zone 60th: Remembering Rod Serling
Self
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror - Preshow
Narrator (Physical)
Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man
Self (archive footage)
Encounter with the Unknown
Narrator (voice)
The Legendary Curse of the Hope Diamond
Narrator
The Man of Miracles
Host
In Search of Ancient Mysteries
Narrator
The Twilight Zone Christmas Classics
Self
Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval
Self (Archive Footage)
The Outer Space Connection
Narrator
The Exiles
Self
Appointment With Destiny: The Last Days of John Dillinger
Himself (Narrator)