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Rod Serling
AKA: Rodman Edward Serling
Writing
Born: 1924
Syracuse, New York, USA
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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 Twilight Zone
Writer
2002 · US
The Twilight Zone
Story
1985 · US
The Sixth Sense
Role
1972 · US
Night Gallery
Self - Host
1970 · US
The Dick Cavett Show
Self - Guest
1968 · US
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Self (uncredited)
1968 · US
The Loner
Writer
1965 · US
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Teleplay
1963 · US
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| The Twilight Zone | 2002 | Writer |
| The Twilight Zone | 1985 | Story |
| The Sixth Sense | 1972 | Contributor |
| Night Gallery | 1970 | Self - Host |
| Night Gallery | 1970 | Writer |
| The Dick Cavett Show | 1968 | Self - Guest |
| Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In | 1968 | Self (uncredited) |
| The Loner | 1965 | Writer |
| Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre | 1963 | Teleplay |
| The Danny Kaye Show | 1963 | Self |
| The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | 1962 | Self |
| Sunday-Night Play | 1960 | Writer |
| Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse | 1958 | Self |
| Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse | 1958 | Writer |
| Playhouse 90 | 1956 | Screenplay |
| Star Tonight | 1955 | Writer |
| The United States Steel Hour | 1953 | Writer |
| The Ford Television Theatre | 1952 | Story |
| The Red Skelton Show | 1951 | Rod Serling (uncredited) |
| The Jack Benny Program | 1950 | Rod Serling |
| Danger | 1950 | Teleplay |
| Armstrong Circle Theatre | 1950 | Writer |
| Sunday Night Theatre | 1950 | Writer |
| Suspense | 1949 | Writer |
| Studio One | 1948 | Writer |
| Kraft Television Theatre | 1947 | Writer |