Rod Serling
- Known for
- Writing
- Born
- December 25, 1924
- Died
- June 28, 1975
- Birthplace
- 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, clashing with television executives and sponsors over a wide range of issues including censorship, racism, and war.
Filmography
The Time Element TBA
Writer
- Patterns of Time
Patterns of Time TBA
as Narrator
Tales of the Uncanny 2020
as Self (archive footage)
The Twilight Zone 60th: Remembering Rod Serling 2019
as Self
The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration 2019
as Narrator (archive sound), Writer, Producer
Mike Wallace Is Here 2019
as Self (archive footage)
The Trap 2015
Thanks
The Twilight Zone Christmas Classics 2014
as Self, Writer
Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man 2010
as Self (archive footage)
The Man of Miracles 2006
as Host
For All Time 2000
Writer
A Storm in Summer 2000
Screenplay
A Town Has Turned to Dust 1998
Writer
In the Presence of Mine Enemies 1997
Writer
Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval 1995
as Self (Archive Footage)
The Enemy Within 1994
Screenplay
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror - Preshow 1994
as Narrator (Physical)
The Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics 1994
Story, Writer
The Exiles 1989
as Self
The Salamander 1981
Adaptation
- UFOs: It Has Begun
UFOs: It Has Begun 1979
Actor
Time Travelers 1976
Story
The Legendary Curse of the Hope Diamond 1975
as Narrator
The Outer Space Connection 1975
as Narrator
Phantom of the Paradise 1974
as Introductory Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
UFOs: Past, Present, and Future 1974
as Narrator
In Search of Ancient Mysteries 1974
as Narrator
Requiem for a Heavyweight 1974
Writer
- The Alcoholism Film
The Alcoholism Film 1974
as Self
Deadly Fathoms 1973
as Narrator
In Search of Ancient Astronauts 1973
as Narrator
Encounter with the Unknown 1972
as Narrator (voice)
The Man 1972
Screenplay
Appointment With Destiny: The Last Days of John Dillinger 1971
as Himself (Narrator)
A Storm in Summer 1970
Writer
Night Gallery 1969
as Self - Host, Writer
Certain Honorable Men 1968
Writer
Planet of the Apes 1968
Screenplay
The Movie Orgy 1968
as Self (archive footage)
- The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde 1967
Teleplay
The Doomsday Flight 1966
Writer
Assault on a Queen 1966
Screenplay
Planet of the Apes Test Reel 1966
Writer
Carol for Another Christmas 1964
Writer
Seven Days in May 1964
Screenplay
The Yellow Canary 1963
Writer
He's Alive 1963
Writer
Requiem for a Heavyweight 1962
Screenplay
Incident in an Alley 1962
Story
One-Eyed Jacks 1961
Additional Writing
In the Presence of Mine Enemies 1960
Writer
- The Man in the Funny Suit
The Man in the Funny Suit 1960
as Self
The Velvet Alley 1959
Writer
Bomber's Moon 1958
Writer
A Town Has Turned to Dust 1958
Writer
- Nightmare at Ground Zero
Nightmare at Ground Zero 1958
Writer
Saddle the Wind 1958
Screenplay
- Panic Button
Panic Button 1957
Writer
The Dark Side of the Earth 1957
Writer
Blood Money 1957
Story
The Comedian 1957
Writer
The Rack 1956
Teleplay
Requiem for a Heavyweight 1956
Writer
- Forbidden Area
Forbidden Area 1956
Adaptation
Patterns 1956
Screenplay, Original Story
Patterns 1955
Writer
The Challenge 1955
Writer
The Strike 1954
Writer
A Long Time Till Dawn 1953
Writer
- Horace Mann's Miracle
Horace Mann's Miracle 1953
Writer
Credits from TMDB.