Rod 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.

Known For

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Ironside

The Twilight Zone

The Red Skelton Show

The Dick Cavett Show

Night Gallery

The Jack Benny Program

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

All Movies (25)

• Tales of the Uncanny2020 · as Self (archive footage)
• The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration2019 · as Narrator (archive sound)
• The Twilight Zone 60th: Remembering Rod Serling2019 · as Self
• Mike Wallace Is Here2019 · as Self (archive footage)
• The Twilight Zone Christmas Classics2014 · as Self
• Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man2010 · as Self (archive footage)
• The Man of Miracles2006 · as Host
• Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval1995 · as Self (Archive Footage)
• The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror - Preshow1994 · as Narrator (Physical)
• The Exiles1989 · as Self
• UFOs: It Has Begun1979
• The Legendary Curse of the Hope Diamond1975 · as Narrator
• The Outer Space Connection1975 · as Narrator
• Phantom of the Paradise1974 · as Introductory Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
• UFOs: Past, Present, and Future1974 · as Narrator
• In Search of Ancient Mysteries1974 · as Narrator
• The Alcoholism Film1974 · as Self
• Deadly Fathoms1973 · as Narrator
• In Search of Ancient Astronauts1973 · as Narrator
• Encounter with the Unknown1972 · as Narrator (voice)
• Appointment With Destiny: The Last Days of John Dillinger1971 · as Himself (Narrator)
• Night Gallery1969 · as Self - Host
• The Movie Orgy1968 · as Self (archive footage)
• The Man in the Funny Suit1960 · as Self
• Patterns of Time— · as Narrator

All TV Shows (14)

• The Sixth Sense1972
• The Pet Set1971 · as Self
• Night Gallery1970 · as Self - Host
• Liar's Club1969 · as Self - Host
• The Dick Cavett Show1968 · as Self - Guest
• Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In1968 · as Self (uncredited)
• Ironside1967
• The Danny Kaye Show1963 · as Self
• The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1962 · as Self
• The Twilight Zone1959 · as Self - Host
• The David Susskind Show1959 · as Self
• Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse1958 · as Self
• The Red Skelton Show1951 · as Rod Serling (uncredited)
• The Jack Benny Program1950 · as Rod Serling