Description:
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 The Twilight Zone (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 Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962)). The Twilight Zone (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.
Birthday
December 25, 1924
Born In
Syracuse, New York, USA
Alternative names
Rod & Carol
, Rod & Carolyn
, John Phillips
Height
163 cm
Spouse/Ex-
Carol Serling July 31, 1948 - June 28, 1975 (his death)
Parents
Samuel Lawrence Serling
Trivia
He wanted Richard Egan to do the narration for The Twilight Zone (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
