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] The family moved to Los Angeles in 1923 after Gene's father passed the civil service test and was given a police commission there. [ 2 ]

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 …

Gene Roddenberry. Writer: Star Trek. While in junior high school, he became interested in science fiction, and years later while reading a copy of 'Astounding Stories' when he was working as an airline pilot, he decided to give it up and become a writer.

Oct 24, 2016 · Gene Roddenberry, the creator of Star Trek, passed away 25 years ago today, October 24, 1991, at the age of 70. He, of course, left behind his family, millions of fans across the galaxy and his beloved "Wagon Train to the Stars."

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. [1]

Aug 16, 2021 · You are on StarTrek.com today for one reason: the genius of Gene Roddenberry. The creator of Star Trek: The Original Series was born this week in 1921, and we're pleased to mark the occasion by sharing 8 things you should know about the man behind one of sci-fi's most enduring franchises.

Gene Roddenberry. Writer: Star Trek. While in junior high school, he became interested in science fiction, and years later while reading a copy of 'Astounding Stories' when he was working as an airline pilot, he decided to give it up and become a writer.

May 22, 2024 · Gene Roddenberry is the creator and writer of the pioneering science-fiction series ‘Star Trek’. Its concept and characters have been used in numerous sequels and films released over the years. Its characters have also featured in animated films, video games, parodies and merchandise.

Roddenberry, Eugene Wesley (“Gene”) (b. 19 August 1921 in El Paso, Texas; d. 24 October 1991 in Santa Monica, California), writer and producer who created the Star Trek television and film series.

RODDENBERRY, Eugene Wesley ("Gene") (b. 19 August 1921 in El Paso, Texas; d. 24 October 1991 in Santa Monica, California), television writer and producer and creator of the legendary science-fiction television and movie series Star Trek.