Rod Serling
Rod Serling was an American screenwriter. Born December 25, 1924, in Syracuse. Died June 28, 1975, in Rochester. Known for Patterns, The Twilight Zone and Planet of the Apes. Educated at Antioch College and Binghamton High School. Awards include Bronze Star Medal, Peabody Awards and Purple Heart.
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- Described as
- American screenwriter (1924–1975)
- Other names
- Rodman Edward Serling
- Born
- December 25, 1924 · 11 references
- Died
- June 28, 1975 · 12 references
- Born in
- Syracuse · 1 reference
- Died in
- Rochester · 1 reference
- Buried in
- New York
- Cause of death
- myocardial infarction · 1 reference
- Name at birth
- Rodman Edward Serling
- Citizen of
- United States
- Occupation
- writer; film producer; screenwriter · 1 reference; science fiction writer; novelist; actor; television actor; production manager · 1 reference
- Education
- Antioch College (–1950) · 1 reference; Binghamton High School (–1943) · 1 reference
- Known for
- Patterns (1955) · 1 reference; The Twilight Zone (1959); Planet of the Apes (1968)
- Awards
- Bronze Star Medal (1945); Peabody Awards; Purple Heart (1945); Inkpot Award (1975) · 1 reference; Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame (2008); star on Hollywood Walk of Fame · 1 reference; Golden Globe Award for Best Director (1963); Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series (4 times) (1956, 1957, 1960, 1961); Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation (3 times) (1960, 1961, 1962); Philippine Liberation Medal (1945); Army Good Conduct Medal
- Spouse
- Carol Serling (1948–1975) · 1 reference
- Siblings
- Robert J. Serling
- Religion
- Unitarian Universalism
- Military branch
- United States Army
- Wikipedias with a page
- 40
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What Wikipedia says · copied November 14, 2026 · revision 1384726296
Rodman Edward Serling (December 25, 1924 – June 28, 1975) was an American screenwriter and television producer, widely 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. He was nominated for nine Primetime Emmy Awards, winning six times.
- Born, in its opening lines
- December 25, 1924
- Died, in its opening lines
- June 28, 1975
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