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Gene Roddenberry was born on August 19, 1921 in El Paso, Texas, United States and was credited as a screenwriter, television producer and film producer. Death is recorded on October 24, 1991, at the age of 70. Education on record includes Franklin High School and Los Angeles City College. Awards on record include Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame (2007) and 3 more. Notable works include Star Trek, Dylan Hunt and USS Enterprise.
My Take
Gene Roddenberry is easy to file under science fiction, but I think that undersells him. With Star Trek he didn't just imagine starships; he imagined a future where humanity had grown up, put a multiracial, international crew on screen in the 1960s, and dared audiences to believe in it. That optimism, baked into entertainment, is his real legacy. I also love that this dreamer was a decorated wartime pilot who earned the Distinguished Flying Cross before chasing the stars on paper. He died in 1991, but the hopeful blueprint he left behind still quietly shapes how we picture tomorrow. I find that genuinely moving.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gene Roddenberry
- Name (Japanese)
- ジーン・ロッデンベリー
- Reading
- じーん・ろっでんべりー
- Born
- August 19, 1921 – October 24, 1991
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rooster
- Origin
- El Paso, Texas, United States
- Occupation
- screenwriter / television producer / film producer / aircraft pilot / science fiction writer
2. Background
- High school
- Franklin High School
- University
- Los Angeles City College
Awards & achievements
- Distinguished Flying Cross
- Air Medal
- 2007 Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- 1967 Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation
- The George Pal Memorial Award
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Star Trek | — | |
| Notable work | Dylan Hunt | — | |
| Notable work | USS Enterprise | — |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Gene Roddenberry born?
Born August 19, 1921.
When did Gene Roddenberry die?
Died October 24, 1991, aged 70.
Where was Gene Roddenberry from?
Gene Roddenberry was from El Paso, Texas, United States.
What did Gene Roddenberry do?
Gene Roddenberry worked as screenwriter, television producer, film producer, aircraft pilot, science fiction writer.
What was Gene Roddenberry known for?
Notable works include Star Trek, Dylan Hunt, USS Enterprise.
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