Rod Serling

Rod Serling
Rod Serling
	Publicity photo of Serling, 1959
Born	Rodman Edward Serling; December 25, 1924; Syracuse, New York, U.S.
Died	June 28, 1975 (aged 50); Rochester, New York, U.S.
Resting place	Lake View Cemetery; Interlaken, New York, U.S.;
Occupation	Playwright; screenwriter; television producer; narrator;
Education	Antioch College (B.A.)
Genre	Drama; speculative fiction; science fiction; horror fiction;
Years active	1946–1975
Notable works	Patterns; Requiem for a Heavyweight; The Twilight Zone; Seven Days in May; Night Gallery; Planet of the Apes;
Notable awards	Emmy; Hugo; Inkpot; Peabody; Golden Globe; Edgar;
Spouse	Carolyn Louise Kramer (m. 1948)
Children	2
Relatives	Robert 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.

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