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Rod Serling

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American screenwriter (1924-1975)

United StatesWritersLived 1924 to 1975 · aged 50
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Rodman Edward Serling 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.

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2008Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame
1975Inkpot Award
1963Golden Globe Award for Best Director
1962Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation
1961Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
1961Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation
1960Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
1960Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation
1957Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
1956Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
1945Bronze Star Medal
1945Purple Heart
1945Philippine Liberation Medal
Peabody Awards
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Army Good Conduct Medal

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About this person

Rodman Edward Serling 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.

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United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1924 to 1975 · aged 50
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27 languages

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