Rod Serling

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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.

Career Overview

Rod Serling has 89 screen credits in a career dating back to 1948. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Planet of the Apes with 1 titles. Signature works include Planet of the Apes, Planet of the Apes Test Reel, The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Writing
Gender
male
Known Credits
89
Birth Date
1924-12-25 00:00:00
Birth Place
Syracuse, New York, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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