
Rod Serling
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances

The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration
as Narrator (archive sound)
2019

Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval
as Self (Archive Footage)
1995

The Movie Orgy
as Self (archive footage)
1968

Tales of the Uncanny
as Self (archive footage)
2020

Encounter with the Unknown
as Narrator (voice)
1972

In Search of Ancient Mysteries
as Narrator
1974

The Outer Space Connection
as Narrator
1975

UFOs: Past, Present, and Future
as Narrator
1974

In Search of Ancient Astronauts
as Narrator
1973

Mike Wallace Is Here
as Self (archive footage)
2019
The Alcoholism Film
as Self
1974

The Legendary Curse of the Hope Diamond
as Narrator
1975

Appointment With Destiny: The Last Days of John Dillinger
as Himself (Narrator)
1971
UFOs: It Has Begun
1979

The Man of Miracles
as Host
2006

Night Gallery
as Self - Host
1969

The Twilight Zone Christmas Classics
as Self
2014

The Exiles
as Self
1989
Patterns of Time
as Narrator
TBA

Phantom of the Paradise
as Introductory Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
1974
TV Appearances

The David Susskind Show
as Self
1959

Night Gallery
as Self - Host
1970

The Twilight Zone
as Self - Host
1959

Ironside
1967

Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
as Self
1958

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
as Self (uncredited)
1968

The Sixth Sense
1972

The Jack Benny Program
as Self
1950

The Red Skelton Show
as Self / Cameo (uncredited)
1951

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
1962

The Pet Set
as Self
1971

The Dick Cavett Show
as Self - Guest
1968