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Rod Serling

Writing

Born December 25, 1924 · Syracuse, New York, USA

Died June 28, 1975

Also known as Rodman Edward Serling

Biography

Rodman Edward Serling 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.

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Awards & recognition

  • Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame · 2008
  • Inkpot Award · 1975
  • Golden Globe Award — Best Director · 1963
  • Hugo Award — Best Dramatic Presentation · 1962
  • Hugo Award — Best Dramatic Presentation · 1961
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  • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series · 1961
  • Hugo Award — Best Dramatic Presentation · 1960
  • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series · 1960
  • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series · 1957
  • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series · 1956
  • Bronze Star Medal · 1945
  • Philippine Liberation Medal · 1945
  • Purple Heart · 1945
  • Army Good Conduct Medal
  • Peabody Awards
  • star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Filmography32 titles

The Twilight Zone

1959as Self - Host

Requiem for a Heavyweight

1956Writer

Night Gallery

1969as Self - Host

The Jack Benny Program

1950as Rod Serling

Planet of the Apes

1968Screenplay

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962as Self

Phantom of the Paradise

1974as Introductory Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

Seven Days in May

1964Screenplay

The Red Skelton Show

1951as Rod Serling (uncredited)

Patterns

1956Original Story, Screenplay

Requiem for a Heavyweight

1962Screenplay

The Dick Cavett Show

1968as Self - Guest

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

1967as Self (uncredited)

Ironside

1967

One-Eyed Jacks

1961Additional Writing

The Twilight Zone

2019Creator

The Pet Set

1971as Self

Saddle the Wind

1958Screenplay

Lux Video Theatre

1950Writer

The Rack

1956Teleplay

Mike Wallace Is Here

2019as Self (archive footage)

The Doomsday Flight

1966Writer

In Search of Ancient Mysteries

1974as Narrator

Carol for Another Christmas

1964Writer

The Enemy Within

1994Screenplay

Assault on a Queen

1966Screenplay

In the Presence of Mine Enemies

1997Writer

The Salamander

1981Adaptation

Suspense

1949Writer

Encounter with the Unknown

1972as Narrator (voice)

Incident in an Alley

1962Story

Climax!

1954Writer