Rod Serling | |
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Born | Rodman Edward Serling December 25, 1924 Syracuse, New York, U.S. |
Died | June 28, 1975 Rochester, New York, U.S. | (aged 50)
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Education | Antioch College (B.A.) |
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Years active | 1946–1975 |
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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.