Rod Serling

Writing · Born 1924-12-25 in Syracuse, 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

• Phantom of the Paradise as Introductory Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
• The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration as Narrator (archive sound)
• Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval as Self (Archive Footage)
• The Movie Orgy as Self (archive footage)
• Tales of the Uncanny as Self (archive footage)
• Encounter with the Unknown as Narrator (voice)
• In Search of Ancient Mysteries as Narrator
• The Outer Space Connection as Narrator
• UFOs: Past, Present, and Future as Narrator
• In Search of Ancient Astronauts as Narrator

TV

• Night Gallery as Self - Host
• The Twilight Zone as Self - Host
• The David Susskind Show as Self
• Ironside
• Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse as Self
• Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In as Self (uncredited)
• The Sixth Sense
• The Jack Benny Program as Self
• The Red Skelton Show as Self / Cameo (uncredited)
• The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as Self