Skip to content
EN — Language: English
Rod Serling

Writing

Rod Serling

Rod Serling is a writer born on December 25, 1924 in Syracuse, New York, USA. He died on June 28, 1975, aged 50. He is known for Planet of the Apes, The Twilight Zone and The Twilight Zone. GloboWatch shows where to watch one of his movies and TV shows, country by country.

Known for
Writing
Born
December 25, 1924
Place of birth
Syracuse, New York, USA
Died
June 28, 1975
Also known as
Rodman Edward Serling

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

  1. 2020Tales of the Uncannyas Self (archive footage)
  2. 2019The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebrationas Narrator (archive sound) · Producer · Writer
  3. 2019Mike Wallace Is Hereas Self (archive footage)
  4. 2019The Twilight ZoneCreator
  5. 2014The Twilight Zone Christmas Classicsas Self · Writer
  6. 2010Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Manas Self (archive footage)
  7. 2002The Twilight ZoneWriter · Creator
  8. 2000For All TimeWriter
  9. 2000A Storm in SummerScreenplay
  10. 1998A Town Has Turned to DustWriter
  11. 1997In the Presence of Mine EnemiesWriter
  12. 1995Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approvalas Self (Archive Footage)
  13. 1994The Enemy WithinScreenplay
  14. 1994The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror - Preshowas Narrator (Physical)
  15. 1994The Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost ClassicsWriter · Story
  16. 1985The Twilight ZoneWriter · Story · Creator
  17. 1979UFOs: It Has Begun
  18. 1976Time TravelersStory
  19. 1975The Outer Space Connectionas Narrator
  20. 1974Phantom of the Paradiseas Introductory Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
  21. 1974UFOs: Past, Present, and Futureas Narrator
  22. 1974In Search of Ancient Mysteriesas Narrator
  23. 1974Requiem for a HeavyweightWriter
  24. 1973In Search of Ancient Astronautsas Narrator
  25. 1972Encounter with the Unknownas Narrator (voice)
  26. 1972The ManScreenplay
  27. 1970Night Galleryas Self - Host · 43 episodes · Writer · Creator
  28. 1969Night Galleryas Self - Host · Writer
  29. 1969The New PeopleWriter · Creator
  30. 1968Planet of the ApesScreenplay
  31. 1968Rowan & Martin's Laugh-Inas Self (uncredited) · 5 episodes
  32. 1968The Movie Orgyas Self (archive footage)
  33. 1967Ironside1 episode
  34. 1966The Doomsday FlightWriter
  35. 1966Assault on a QueenScreenplay
  36. 1965The LonerWriter · Creator
  37. 1964Carol for Another ChristmasWriter
  38. 1964Seven Days in MayScreenplay
  39. 1963The Danny Kaye Showas Self · 1 episode
  40. 1962Requiem for a HeavyweightScreenplay
  41. 1962Incident in an AlleyStory
  42. 1959The Twilight Zoneas Self - Host · 156 episodes · Writer · Executive producer · Creator
  43. 1958Westinghouse Desilu Playhouseas Self · 1 episode · Writer
  44. 1958Saddle the WindScreenplay
  45. 1956Requiem for a HeavyweightWriter
  46. 1956Playhouse 90Screenplay · Writer
  47. 1956Armchair TheatreWriter
  48. 1956PatternsScreenplay
  49. 1955The Jane Wyman ShowWriter
  50. 1954Climax!Writer
  51. 1953A Long Time Till DawnWriter
  52. 1953The United States Steel HourWriter
  53. 1952The Ford Television TheatreStory
  54. 1951Hallmark Hall of FameWriter
  55. 1950The Jack Benny Programas Rod Serling · 1 episode
  56. 1950Lux Video TheatreWriter
  57. 1950Armstrong Circle TheatreWriter
  58. 1949SuspenseWriter
  59. 1948Studio OneWriter
  60. 1947Kraft Television TheatreWriter