Rod Serling

American screenwriter (1924–1975)

Film & TV

Syracuse, New York, USA

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,…

Known for

Tales of the Uncanny — Self (archive footage)2020
The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration — Narrator (archive sound)2019
Mike Wallace Is Here — Self (archive footage)2019
The Twilight Zone 60th: Remembering Rod Serling — Self2019
The Twilight Zone Christmas Classics — Self2014
Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man — Self (archive footage)2010
The Man of Miracles — Host2006
Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval — Self (Archive Footage)1995
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror - Preshow — Narrator (Physical)1994
The Exiles — Self1989

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Key facts

Born: Rodman Edward Serling , ( 1924-12-25 ) December 25, 1924, Syracuse, New York , U.S.
Died: June 28, 1975 (1975-06-28) (aged 50), Rochester, New York , U.S.
Resting place: Lake View Cemetery Interlaken, New York , U.S.
Occupation: Playwright screenwriter television producer narrator actor
Education: Antioch College ( B.A. )
Genre: Drama speculative fiction science fiction horror fiction
Years active: 1946–1975
Notable works: Patterns Requiem for a Heavyweight The Twilight Zone Seven Days in May Night Gallery Planet of the Apes
Notable awards: Emmy Hugo Inkpot Peabody Golden Globe Edgar
Spouse: Carolyn Louise Kramer ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1948 )
Relatives: Robert J. Serling (brother)
Allegiance: United States
Branch: United States Army
Service years: 1943–1946
Rank: Technician fourth grade
Unit: 11th Airborne Division
Conflicts: World War II Battle of Leyte Battle of Luzon
Awards: Purple Heart , Bronze Star , Philippine Liberation Medal

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: human
Given name: Edward
Gender: male
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Syracuse
Place of death: Rochester
Occupation: television actor
Languages spoken: English language
Religion: Unitarian Universalism
Notable work: Planet of the Apes
Conflict: World War II
Military branch: United States Army
Image: Rod Serling photo portrait 1959.JPG
Number of children: 2

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Commons category: Rod Serling
date of birth: 1924-12-25
date of death: 1975-06-28
cause of death: myocardial infarction
manner of death: natural causes
start of work period: 1954-00-00
place of burial: New York
name in native language: Rodman Serling
birth name: Rodman Edward Serling
related category: Category:Films with screenplays by Rod Serling
nickname: Rod Serling
end of work period: 1975-00-00

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Encyclopedic overview

Rodman Edward Serling (December 25, 1924 – June 28, 1975) was an American screenwriter and television producer, widely 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. He was nominated for nine Primetime Emmy Awards, winning six times.

Early life

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