RODDENBERRY, GENE


Meaning of RODDENBERRY, GENE in English

in full Eugene Wesley Roddenberry

born Aug. 19, 1921, El Paso, Texas, U.S.

died Oct. 24, 1991, Santa Monica, Calif.

U.S. television and film producer.

He worked as a pilot (1945–49) and police officer (1949–53) before becoming a writer for television series such as Dragnet and Dr. Kildare. He created the idea for the Star Trek series and produced the show from 1966 until it ended in 1969; later rerun in syndication, it developed a durable cult following among fans known as "Trekkies." He produced six Star Trek movies, and from 1987 to 1991 he produced the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation .

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