Rod Serling

Rod Serling
Dark-haired man holding a lit cigarette
Publicity photo of Serling, 1959
BornRodman Edward Serling
(1924-12-25)December 25, 1924
Syracuse, New York, U.S.
DiedJune 28, 1975(1975-06-28) (aged 50)
Rochester, New York, U.S.
Resting place
Occupation
  • Playwright
  • screenwriter
  • television producer
  • narrator
EducationAntioch College (B.A.)
Genre
Years active1946–1975
Notable works
Notable awards
Spouse
Carolyn Louise Kramer
(m. 1948)
Children2
RelativesRobert J. Serling (brother)

Rodman Edward Serling (December 25, 1924 – June 28, 1975) was an American screenwriter and television producer best 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.

  1. ^ "Inkpot Award". Comic-Con International: San Diego. December 6, 2012.