Portrait of Rod Serling

Rod Serling

Bio: Rodman Edward Serling (Rod 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
Born: Thu, Dec 25 1924
Birthplace: Syracuse, New York, USA

Death: Sat, Jun 28 1975
Rod Serling is 50 years old
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Poster of Tales of the Uncanny
Tales of the Uncanny
Rod Serling would have been no older than
50 in Tales of the Uncanny
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Oct 31 2020
Poster of The Twilight Zone 60th: Remembering Rod Serling
The Twilight Zone 60th: Remembering Rod Serling
Rod Serling would have been no older than
50 in The Twilight Zone 60th: Remembering Rod Serling
as 'Self'.
Thu, Nov 14 2019
Poster of The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration
The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration
Rod Serling would have been no older than
50 in The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration
as 'Narrator (archive sound)'.
Thu, Nov 14 2019
Poster of Mike Wallace Is Here
Mike Wallace Is Here
Rod Serling would have been no older than
50 in Mike Wallace Is Here
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jul 26 2019
Poster of The Twilight Zone Christmas Classics
The Twilight Zone Christmas Classics
Rod Serling would have been no older than
50 in The Twilight Zone Christmas Classics
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 07 2014
Poster of Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man
Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man
Rod Serling would have been no older than
50 in Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Mar 27 2010
Poster of Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval
Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval
Rod Serling would have been no older than
50 in Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval
as 'Self (Archive Footage)'.
Wed, Nov 29 1995
Poster of The Exiles
The Exiles
Rod Serling would have been no older than
50 in The Exiles
as 'Self'.
Sun, Sep 24 1989
Poster of Horrible Horror
Horrible Horror
Rod Serling would have been no older than
50 in Horrible Horror
as 'Self in 'Twilight Zone''.
Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of UFOs: It Has Begun
UFOs: It Has Begun
Rod Serling would have been no older than
50 in UFOs: It Has Begun
Mon, Jan 01 1979
Poster of The Legendary Curse of the Hope Diamond
The Legendary Curse of the Hope Diamond
Rod Serling was
50 in The Legendary Curse of the Hope Diamond
as 'Narrator'.
Thu, Mar 27 1975
Poster of The Outer Space Connection
The Outer Space Connection
Rod Serling was
50 in The Outer Space Connection
as 'Narrator'.
Sat, Feb 01 1975
Poster of Phantom of the Paradise
Phantom of the Paradise
Rod Serling was
49 in Phantom of the Paradise
as 'Introductory Narrator (voice) (uncredited)'.
Thu, Oct 31 1974
Poster of UFOs: Past, Present, and Future
UFOs: Past, Present, and Future
Rod Serling was
49 in UFOs: Past, Present, and Future
as 'Narrator'.
Sat, Jun 01 1974
Poster of In Search of Ancient Mysteries
In Search of Ancient Mysteries
Rod Serling was
49 in In Search of Ancient Mysteries
as 'Narrator'.
Thu, Jan 31 1974
Poster of The Alcoholism Film
The Alcoholism Film
Rod Serling was
49 in The Alcoholism Film
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 01 1974
Poster of Deadly Fathoms
Deadly Fathoms
Rod Serling was
48 in Deadly Fathoms
as 'Narrator'.
Thu, May 03 1973
Poster of In Search of Ancient Astronauts
In Search of Ancient Astronauts
Rod Serling was
48 in In Search of Ancient Astronauts
as 'Narrator'.
Fri, Jan 05 1973
Poster of Encounter with the Unknown
Encounter with the Unknown
Rod Serling was
47 in Encounter with the Unknown
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Wed, Nov 15 1972
Poster of Appointment With Destiny: The Last Days of John Dillenger
Appointment With Destiny: The Last Days of John Dillenger
Rod Serling was
46 in Appointment With Destiny: The Last Days of John Dillenger
as 'Himself (Narrator)'.
Fri, Jan 01 1971
Poster of Night Gallery
Night Gallery
Rod Serling was
44 in Night Gallery
as 'Self - Host'.
Sat, Nov 08 1969
Poster of The Movie Orgy
The Movie Orgy
Rod Serling was
43 in The Movie Orgy
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of Sathya Sai Baba: Man of Miracles
Sathya Sai Baba: Man of Miracles
Rod Serling will be
50+ in Sathya Sai Baba: Man of Miracles
as 'Host'.
Unreleased
Poster of Patterns of Time
Patterns of Time
Rod Serling will be
50+ in Patterns of Time
as 'Narrator'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Sixth Sense
The Sixth Sense
Rod Serling was
47+ in The Sixth Sense
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 15 1972
Poster of The Pet Set
The Pet Set
Rod Serling was
46+ in The Pet Set
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 25 1971
Poster of Night Gallery
Night Gallery
Rod Serling was
45+ in Night Gallery
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Wed, Dec 16 1970
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Rod Serling was
43+ in The Dick Cavett Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Rod Serling was
42+ in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
as 'Self (uncredited), Guest Performer (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1967
Poster of Ironside
Ironside
Rod Serling was
42+ in Ironside
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 28 1967
Poster of The Danny Kaye Show
The Danny Kaye Show
Rod Serling was
38+ in The Danny Kaye Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1963
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Rod Serling was
37+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Rod Serling was
34+ in The Twilight Zone
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959
Poster of The David Susskind Show
The David Susskind Show
Rod Serling was
34+ in The David Susskind Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 18 1959
Poster of Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Rod Serling was
33+ in Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 06 1958
Poster of The Red Skelton Show
The Red Skelton Show
Rod Serling was
26+ in The Red Skelton Show
as 'Self / Cameo (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1951
Poster of The Jack Benny Program
The Jack Benny Program
Rod Serling was
25+ in The Jack Benny Program
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 28 1950