Rod Serling

Rod Serling

Writing • Born 1924-12-25 – Died 1975-06-28

Writing1Syracuse, 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.

Filmography

38 credits
The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration

The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration

Movie • 2019

Narrator (archive sound)

Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval

Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval

Movie • 1995

Self (Archive Footage)

The Movie Orgy

The Movie Orgy

Movie • 1968

Self (archive footage)

Tales of the Uncanny

Tales of the Uncanny

Movie • 2020

Self (archive footage)

Encounter with the Unknown

Encounter with the Unknown

Movie • 1972

Narrator (voice)

In Search of Ancient Mysteries

In Search of Ancient Mysteries

Movie • 1974

Narrator

The Outer Space Connection

The Outer Space Connection

Movie • 1975

Narrator

UFOs: Past, Present, and Future

UFOs: Past, Present, and Future

Movie • 1974

Narrator

In Search of Ancient Astronauts

In Search of Ancient Astronauts

Movie • 1973

Narrator

Mike Wallace Is Here

Mike Wallace Is Here

Movie • 2019

Self (archive footage)

The Alcoholism Film

The Alcoholism Film

Movie • 1974

Self

The Legendary Curse of the Hope Diamond

The Legendary Curse of the Hope Diamond

Movie • 1975

Narrator

Appointment With Destiny: The Last Days of John Dillinger

Appointment With Destiny: The Last Days of John Dillinger

Movie • 1971

Himself (Narrator)

UFOs: It Has Begun

UFOs: It Has Begun

Movie • 1979

The Man of Miracles

The Man of Miracles

Movie • 2006

Host

Night Gallery

Night Gallery

Movie • 1969

Self - Host

The Twilight Zone Christmas Classics

The Twilight Zone Christmas Classics

Movie • 2014

Self

The Exiles

The Exiles

Movie • 1989

Self

Patterns of Time

Patterns of Time

Movie

Narrator

Phantom of the Paradise

Phantom of the Paradise

Movie • 1974

Introductory Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man

Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man

Movie • 2010

Self (archive footage)

The Twilight Zone 60th: Remembering Rod Serling

The Twilight Zone 60th: Remembering Rod Serling

Movie • 2019

Self

Deadly Fathoms

Deadly Fathoms

Movie • 1973

Narrator

The Man in the Funny Suit

The Man in the Funny Suit

Movie • 1960

Self

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror - Preshow

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror - Preshow

Movie • 1994

Narrator (Physical)

The David Susskind Show

The David Susskind Show

TV • 1959

Self

Night Gallery

Night Gallery

TV • 1970

Self - Host

The Twilight Zone

The Twilight Zone

TV • 1959

Self - Host

Ironside

Ironside

TV • 1967

Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse

Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse

TV • 1958

Self

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

TV • 1968

Self (uncredited)

The Sixth Sense

The Sixth Sense

TV • 1972

The Jack Benny Program

The Jack Benny Program

TV • 1950

Self

The Red Skelton Show

The Red Skelton Show

TV • 1951

Self / Cameo (uncredited)

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

TV • 1962

Self

The Pet Set

The Pet Set

TV • 1971

Self

The Danny Kaye Show

The Danny Kaye Show

TV • 1963

Self

The Dick Cavett Show

The Dick Cavett Show

TV • 1968

Self - Guest

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