Rod Serling
Writing
Born: December 25, 1924 · Syracuse, New York, USA
Died: June 28, 1975 (aged 50)
Highest Rated
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
Planet of the Apes
1968
The Twilight Zone
1959
Phantom of the Paradise
1974
The Twilight Zone
2019
The Twilight Zone
1985
One-Eyed Jacks
1961
Seven Days in May
1964
The Twilight Zone
2002
Night Gallery
1970
Requiem for a Heavyweight
1962
Ironside
1967
Patterns
1956
Photos (2)
Movies (11)
Phantom of the Paradise
Introductory Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration
Narrator (archive sound)
Deadly Fathoms
Narrator
Encounter with the Unknown
Narrator (voice)
The Legendary Curse of the Hope Diamond
Narrator
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror - Preshow
Narrator (Physical)
The Man of Miracles
Host
The Outer Space Connection
Narrator
In Search of Ancient Mysteries
Narrator
UFOs: Past, Present, and Future
Narrator
In Search of Ancient Astronauts
Narrator
TV Shows (3)
Self / Appearances (19)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self · 1 eps
The Twilight Zone
Self - Host · 156 eps
Night Gallery
Self - Host · 43 eps
The Dick Cavett Show
Self - Guest · 1 eps
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Self (uncredited) · 5 eps
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Self · 1 eps
The Danny Kaye Show
Self · 1 eps
The David Susskind Show
Self · 1 eps
The Pet Set
Self · 1 eps
Night Gallery
Self - Host
The Movie Orgy
Self (archive footage)
Mike Wallace Is Here
Self (archive footage)
The Twilight Zone 60th: Remembering Rod Serling
Self
Tales of the Uncanny
Self (archive footage)
The Twilight Zone Christmas Classics
Self
Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man
Self (archive footage)
Appointment With Destiny: The Last Days of John Dillinger
Himself (Narrator)
The Exiles
Self
Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval
Self (Archive Footage)
Upcoming (1)
Writing (64)
The Twilight Zone
Writer
Climax!
Writer
Studio One
Writer
The Twilight Zone
Writer
The Twilight Zone
Story
Night Gallery
Writer
Night Gallery
Teleplay
Kraft Television Theatre
Writer
The Twilight Zone
Writer
Suspense
Writer
The Ford Television Theatre
Story
The Ford Television Theatre
Teleplay
Sunday Night Theatre
Writer
Armstrong Circle Theatre
Writer
Planet of the Apes
Screenplay
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Writer
The United States Steel Hour
Writer
Playhouse 90
Screenplay
Playhouse 90
Writer
The Loner
Writer
Requiem for a Heavyweight
Screenplay
Medallion Theatre
Writer
Seven Days in May
Screenplay
The Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics
Story
The Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics
Writer
The New People
Writer
Night Gallery
Writer
The Salamander
Adaptation
The Enemy Within
Screenplay
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Writer
Armchair Theatre
Writer
Blood Money
Story
The Comedian
Writer
The Man
Screenplay
Saddle the Wind
Screenplay
Assault on a Queen
Screenplay
Time Travelers
Story
The Rack
Teleplay
For All Time
Writer
The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration
Writer
Carol for Another Christmas
Writer
Incident in an Alley
Story
The Doomsday Flight
Writer
Patterns
Writer
Patterns
Screenplay
Patterns
Original Story
The Yellow Canary
Writer
A Storm in Summer
Writer
Certain Honorable Men
Writer
A Storm in Summer
Screenplay
In the Presence of Mine Enemies
Writer
Planet of the Apes Test Reel
Writer
In the Presence of Mine Enemies
Writer
Requiem for a Heavyweight
Writer
The Twilight Zone Christmas Classics
Writer
A Town Has Turned to Dust
Writer
The Challenge
Writer
A Long Time Till Dawn
Writer
A Town Has Turned to Dust
Writer
Bomber's Moon
Writer
The Strike
Writer
The Velvet Alley
Writer
The Dark Side of the Earth
Writer
Requiem for a Heavyweight
Writer
Producing (2)
Other Crew (9)
The Twilight Zone
Creator
The Twilight Zone
Creator
Night Gallery
Creator
The Twilight Zone
Creator
The Twilight Zone
Creator
The Loner
Creator
One-Eyed Jacks
Additional Writing
The New People
Creator
The Trap
Thanks