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Rod Serling(1924-1975)

  • Writer
  • Actor
  • Producer
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Pimeä museo (1969–1973)
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A former boxer, paratrooper and general all-around angry young man, Rod Serling was one of the radical new voices that made the "Golden Age" of television. Long before Hämärän rajamailla (1959), he was known for writing such high-quality scripts as "Patterns" and "Requiem for a Heavyweight," both later turned into films (Patterns (1956) and Viimeinen erä (1962)). Hämärän rajamailla (1959) featured forays into controversial grounds like racism, Cold War paranoia and the horrors of war. His maverick attitude eventually drove him from regular network television.
BornDecember 25, 1924
DiedJune 28, 1975(50)
BornDecember 25, 1924
DiedJune 28, 1975(50)
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  • Won 6 Primetime Emmys
    • 19 wins & 9 nominations total

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Known for

Rod Serling in Hämärän rajamailla (1959)
Hämärän rajamailla
9.0
TV Series
  • Writer(uncredited)
Rod Serling in Pimeä museo (1969)
Pimeä museo
7.9
TV Series
  • Writer(creator)
Maurice Evans in Apinoiden planeetta (1968)
Apinoiden planeetta
8.0
  • Writer
  • 1968
Tähtiteatteri (1963)
Tähtiteatteri
7.4
TV Series
  • Writer

Credits

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Writer



  • Cineficción Radio (2019)
    Cineficción Radio
    4.7
    Podcast Series
    • book "In Search of Ancient Mysteries"
    • 2021
  • The Twilight Zone (2019)
    The Twilight Zone
    6.0
    TV Series
    • created by (creator)
    • 2019–2020
  • #WTRAPSU: Will the Real Alien Please Stand Up? (2016)
    #WTRAPSU: Will the Real Alien Please Stand Up?
    7.2
    Short
    • based on an original story by
    • 2016
  • The Hitch-Hiker
    4.3
    TV Series
    • original teleplay
    • 2015
  • The Hitchhiker (2014)
    The Hitchhiker
    7.7
    Short
    • scenario
    • 2014
  • Twilight Zone (2013)
    Twilight Zone
    TV Series
    • original story written by
    • 2013
  • The Twilight Zone Radio Dramas (2002)
    The Twilight Zone Radio Dramas
    8.6
    Podcast Series
    • original teleplay by
    • 2002–2010
  • The Twilight Zone (2002)
    The Twilight Zone
    7.2
    TV Series
    • created by
    • written by
    • story by (creator)
    • 2002–2003
  • Mark Harmon in Ajaton rakkaus (2000)
    Ajaton rakkaus
    6.9
    TV Movie
    • Twilight Zone episode "A Stop at Willoughby"
    • 2000
  • Peter Falk and Aaron Meeks in A Storm in Summer (2000)
    A Storm in Summer
    6.9
    TV Movie
    • written by (1970 teleplay)
    • 2000
  • Ron Perlman and Stephen Lang in A Town Has Turned to Dust (1998)
    A Town Has Turned to Dust
    4.8
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 1998
  • In the Presence of Mine Enemies (1997)
    In the Presence of Mine Enemies
    5.7
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 1997
  • End of the Road
    6.0
    Short
    • teleplay
    • 1997
  • Forest Whitaker in Vaara sisäpiirissä (1994)
    Vaara sisäpiirissä
    5.7
    TV Movie
    • screenplay "Seven Days in May"
    • 1994
  • Hämärän rajamailla (1994)
    Hämärän rajamailla
    6.2
    TV Movie
    • story
    • written by
    • 1994

Actor



  • The Legendary Curse of the Hope Diamond
    6.8
    TV Movie
    • Narrator
    • 1975
  • William Finley in Phantom of the paradise - aavemusa (1974)
    Phantom of the paradise - aavemusa
    7.3
    • Introductory Narrator (voice, uncredited)
    • 1974
  • Encounter with the Unknown (1972)
    Encounter with the Unknown
    4.7
    • Narrator (voice)
    • 1972
  • Raymond Burr and Barbara Sigel in Etsivä Ironside (1967)
    Etsivä Ironside
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Thyros, Witches Shop Keeper
    • 1972
  • Appointment with Destiny (1971)
    Appointment with Destiny
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Narrator
    • 1971
  • Dick Martin and Dan Rowan in Laugh-In (1967)
    Laugh-In
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Guest Performer (uncredited)
    • 1968–1971
  • Rod Serling in Hämärän rajamailla (1959)
    Hämärän rajamailla
    9.0
    TV Series
    • Narrator
    • Self - Host
    • 1959–1964
  • Ichabod and Me (1961)
    Ichabod and Me
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Eugene Hollinfield
    • 1962

Producer



  • The Sad and Lonely Sundays
    5.1
    TV Movie
    • producer
    • 1976
  • Rod Serling in Hämärän rajamailla (1959)
    Hämärän rajamailla
    9.0
    TV Series
    • executive producer: Cayuga Productions
    • 1959–1960

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Goofs! The Twilight Zone
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Goofs! The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone: Season One Blu-Ray
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The Twilight Zone: Season One Blu-Ray
The Twilight Zone: Season One Blu-Ray
Clip 2:07
The Twilight Zone: Season One Blu-Ray
The Twilight Zone: Season One Blu-Ray
Clip 2:37
The Twilight Zone: Season One Blu-Ray
The Twilight Zone: Season One Blu-Ray
Clip 1:02
The Twilight Zone: Season One Blu-Ray
Trailer
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Trailer
60th Anniversary Celebration Trailer
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60th Anniversary Celebration Trailer

Personal details

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  • Official site
    • Official Site
  • Alternative names
    • Rod & Carol
  • Height
    • 1.63 m
  • Born
    • December 25, 1924
    • Syracuse, New York, USA
  • Died
    • June 28, 1975
    • Rochester, New York, USA(complications arising from a coronary bypass operation)
  • Spouse
    • Carol SerlingJuly 31, 1948 - June 28, 1975 (his death, 2 children)
  • Children
      Anne Serling
  • Parents
      Samuel Lawrence Serling
  • Other works
    Books: Edited several volumes of novelizations based upon Hämärän rajamailla (1959).
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Biographical Movie
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 2 Interviews
    • 6 Articles

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    He wanted Richard Egan to do the narration for Hämärän rajamailla (1959) because of his deep smooth voice. However, due to strict studio contracts of the time, Egan was unable to. Serling said "It's Richard Egan or no one. It's Richard Egan, or I'll do the thing myself," which is exactly what happened.
  • Quotes
    Hollywood's a great place to live... if you're a grapefruit.
  • Trademarks
      Distinctive dramatic voice

FAQ

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  • When did Rod Serling die?
    June 28, 1975
  • How did Rod Serling die?
    Complications arising from a coronary bypass operation
  • How old was Rod Serling when he died?
    50 years old
  • Where did Rod Serling die?
    Rochester, New York, USA
  • When was Rod Serling born?
    December 25, 1924

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