Rod Serling
December 25, 1924 (99 years old) in Syracuse, New York, USA
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.
Known For
Credits
- 2020 · Tales of the Uncanny as Self (archive footage)
- 2019 · The Twilight Zone 60th: Remembering Rod Serling as Self
- 2019 · The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration as Narrator (archive sound)
- 2019 · Mike Wallace Is Here as Self (archive footage)
- 2014 · The Twilight Zone Christmas Classics as Self
- 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
- 1986 · Horrible Horror as Self in 'Twilight Zone'
- 1979 · UFOs: It Has Begun as
- 1975 · The Legendary Curse of the Hope Diamond as Narrator
- 1975 · The Outer Space Connection as Narrator
- 1974 · Phantom of the Paradise as Introductory Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
- 1974 · UFOs: Past, Present, and Future as Narrator
- 1974 · In Search of Ancient Mysteries as Narrator
- 1974 · The Alcoholism Film as Self
- 1973 · Deadly Fathoms as Narrator
- 1973 · In Search of Ancient Astronauts as Narrator
- 1972 · Encounter with the Unknown as Narrator (voice)
- 1972 · The Sixth Sense as
- 1971 · The Pet Set as Self
- 1971 · Appointment With Destiny: The Last Days of John Dillenger as Himself (Narrator)
- 1970 · Night Gallery as Self - Host
- 1969 · Night Gallery as Self - Host
- 1968 · The Dick Cavett Show as Self - Guest
- 1968 · The Movie Orgy as Self (archive footage)
- 1967 · Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In as Self (uncredited)
- 1967 · Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In as Self
- 1967 · Ironside as
- 1963 · The Danny Kaye Show as Self
- 1962 · The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as Self
- 1959 · The Twilight Zone as Self - Host
- 1959 · The David Susskind Show as Self
- 1958 · Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse as Self
- 1951 · The Red Skelton Show as Self / Cameo (uncredited)
- 1950 · The Jack Benny Program as Self
- Future · Patterns of Time as Narrator
- Future · Sathya Sai Baba: Man of Miracles as Host