Desc: Rod Serling: Writer: Directed by Colin Strayer. With Rod Serling. Born December 25, 1924 Died June 28, 1975 Rodman Edward "Rod" Sterling was an American screenwriter, playwright, television producer, and narrator known for his live television dramas of the 1950s and his science-fiction anthology TV 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.