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Early life and career. Roddenberry during his senior year of high school (1939) Gene Roddenberry was born on August 19, 1921, in his parents' rented home in El Paso, Texas, the first child of Eugene Edward Roddenberry and Caroline "Glen" ( née Golemon) Roddenberry. [1]
Gene Roddenberry appearing in an advertisement for Mutual of New York in 1961. Eugene Wesley "Gene" Roddenberry (August 19, 1921 – October 24, 1991) was an American television screenwriter, producer and futurist best remembered for creating the original Star Trek television series.
IMDb profile of Gene Roddenberry, the creator of Star Trek franchise and other sci-fi shows. See his biography, filmography, awards, trivia, photos and videos.
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May 31, 2024 · Gene Roddenberry, American writer and television and film producer who created and served as executive producer of the popular science-fiction television series Star Trek (1966–69), which spawned other TV series and a string of motion pictures. Learn more about Roddenberry’s life and career.
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Gene Roddenberry was born on August 19, 1921, in his parents' rented home in El Paso, Texas, the first child of Eugene Edward Roddenberry and Caroline "Glen" (née Goleman) Roddenberry. He was named after his father and referred to as "Little" Gene.
Star Trek. Gene Roddenberry (19 August 1921 – 24 October 1991; age 70), sometimes referred to as the "great bird of the galaxy", was an American filmmaker and TV producer, best known as the creator of the science fiction television series Star Trek, beginning the long running Star Trek franchise...
Aug 16, 2021 · Learn about the life and achievements of the creator of Star Trek: The Original Series, who was born this week in 1921. Discover his military service, police career, Hollywood star status, and space tribute.
