Acting credits
33
Established
Large and steady acting portfolio.
Actor
Rod Serling
Writing
Career Snapshot
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Movies: 60Series: 28Crew credits: 61
TMDB ID: 13268
IMDb ID: nm0785245
Known for: Writing
Born: December 25, 1924
Died: June 28, 1975
Age: 50
Place of birth: Syracuse, New York, USA
Gender: Male
Adult content flag: No
Career span: 1947 - 2020
Years active: 74
Average TMDB rating: 6.87
Wikidata: Q435920
Also known as
Rodman Edward Serling
Other jobs
Writer (40)Screenplay (10)Story (4)Adaptation (2)Additional Writing (1)Creator (1)Producer (1)Teleplay (1)
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.
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Movies
Movies
Movie credits linked with Rod Serling.
7.0
Tales of the Uncanny
as Self (archive footage)
2020 Movie
10.0
The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration
as Narrator (archive sound)
2019 Movie
9.0
The Twilight Zone 60th: Remembering Rod Serling
as Self
2019 Movie
6.5
Mike Wallace Is Here
as Self (archive footage)
2019 Movie
6.7
The Trap
Thanks
2015 Movie
10.0
The Twilight Zone Christmas Classics
as Self
2014 Movie
2.0
Charles Beaumont: The Short Life of Twilight Zone's Magic Man
as Self (archive footage)
2010 Movie
The Man of Miracles
as Host
2006 Movie
6.3
For All Time
Writer
2000 Movie
5.8
A Storm in Summer
Screenplay
2000 Movie
3.6
A Town Has Turned to Dust
Writer
1998 Movie
4.8
In the Presence of Mine Enemies
Writer
1997 Movie
7.0
Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval
as Self (Archive Footage)
1995 Movie
5.7
The Enemy Within
Screenplay
1994 Movie
9.5
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror - Preshow
as Narrator (Physical)
1994 Movie
6.6
The Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics
Writer
1994 Movie
The Exiles
as Self
1989 Movie
5.3
The Salamander
Adaptation
1981 Movie
6.2
Time Travelers
Story
1976 Movie
7.0
The Legendary Curse of the Hope Diamond
as Narrator
1975 Movie
4.7
The Outer Space Connection
as Narrator
1975 Movie
7.5
Phantom of the Paradise
as Introductory Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
1974 Movie
8.0
UFOs: Past, Present, and Future
as Narrator
1974 Movie
6.0
In Search of Ancient Mysteries
as Narrator
1974 Movie
Series
Series
Series credits linked with Rod Serling.
6.7
The Twilight Zone
Creator
2019 Series
7.2
The Twilight Zone
Writer • 2 eps
2002 Series
7.8
The Twilight Zone
Writer • 2 eps
1985 Series
5.9
The Sixth Sense
25 eps
1972 Series
5.5
The Pet Set
as Self • 1 eps
1971 Series
7.8
Night Gallery
as Self - Host • 43 eps
1970 Series
5.8
The New People
Writer • 1 eps
1969 Series
6.8
The Dick Cavett Show
as Self - Guest • 1 eps
1968 Series
6.6
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
as Self (uncredited) • 5 eps
1968 Series
6.8
Ironside
1 eps
1967 Series
5.7
The Loner
Writer • 15 eps
1965 Series
6.3
The Danny Kaye Show
as Self • 1 eps
1963 Series
7.5
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self • 1 eps
1962 Series
8.5
The Twilight Zone
as Self - Host • 156 eps
1959 Series
5.0
The David Susskind Show
as Self • 1 eps
1959 Series
5.8
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
as Self • 1 eps
1958 Series
7.6
Playhouse 90
Screenplay • 1 eps
1956 Series
3.3
Climax!
Writer • 1 eps
1954 Series
6.2
The United States Steel Hour
Writer • 3 eps
1953 Series
Medallion Theatre
Writer • 1 eps
1953 Series
7.3
The Ford Television Theatre
Story • 1 eps
1952 Series
8.6
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Writer • 5 eps
1951 Series
7.4
The Red Skelton Show
as Self / Cameo (uncredited) • 1 eps
1951 Series
7.8
The Jack Benny Program
as Self • 1 eps
1950 Series