Rod Serling
Known for: Writing
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
Series
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
1962
Series
Ironside
1967
Series
The Twilight Zone
Self - Host
1959
Series
The Dick Cavett Show
Self - Guest
1968
Series
The Red Skelton Show
Rod Serling (uncredited)
1951
Series
Night Gallery
Self - Host
1970
Series
The Jack Benny Program
Rod Serling
1950
Series
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Self (uncredited)
1968
Series
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Self
1958
Series
The Danny Kaye Show
Self
1963
Film
Phantom of the Paradise
Introductory Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
1974
Series
The Pet Set
Self
1971
Series
The David Susskind Show
Self
1959
Film
The Movie Orgy
Self (archive footage)
1968
Liar's Club
Self - Host
1969
Film
Night Gallery
Self - Host
1969
Film
Deadly Fathoms
Narrator
1973
Film
Mike Wallace Is Here
Self (archive footage)
2019
Film
The Twilight Zone Christmas Classics
Self
2014
Film
Tales of the Uncanny
Self (archive footage)
2020
Film
The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration
Narrator (archive sound)
2019
Film
Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man
Self (archive footage)
2010
UFOs: It Has Begun
1979
Film
The Legendary Curse of the Hope Diamond
Narrator
1975
Film
The Exiles
Self
1989
Film
In Search of Ancient Mysteries
Narrator
1974
The Man in the Funny Suit
Self
1960
Film
Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval
Self (Archive Footage)
1995
Film
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror - Preshow
Narrator (Physical)
1994
Film
In Search of Ancient Astronauts
Narrator
1973
Film
Encounter with the Unknown
Narrator (voice)
1972
Film
The Twilight Zone 60th: Remembering Rod Serling
Self
2019
Film
Appointment With Destiny: The Last Days of John Dillinger
Himself (Narrator)
1971
Film
The Man of Miracles
Host
2006
Film
UFOs: Past, Present, and Future
Narrator
1974
Film
The Outer Space Connection
Narrator
1975
The Alcoholism Film
Self
1974
Patterns of Time
Narrator