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About Gene Roddenberry
Gene Roddenberry was a renowned American screenwriter and producer famed for being the creator of the iconic science-fiction television series Star Trek: The Original Series. His other notable works include creating and producing the television series The Lieutenant.
Personal Life
From 1942 to 1969, he was married to Eileen Anita Rexroat, with whom he had two children. In 1969, he got married to Majel Barrett. He and Majel had a child together and stayed married until his death in 1991.
Achievements
Having received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1985, he made history by becoming the first television screenwriter to be given that honor. He was posthumously inducted into a number of Halls of Fame, including the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame in 2007.
Trivia
Before gaining fame in the entertainment industry, he worked as a policeman with the LAPD.
Throughout his life he survived two plane crashes.
He struggled with severe alcohol and drug addiction for several years.
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F.A.Q. about Gene Roddenberry
When is his birthday?
Gene Roddenberry's birthday is on August 19, 1921.
In how many days is his birthday?
Gene's birthday is in 117 days
How old was Gene when he died?
He was 70 years old.
When did he die?
He died in October 24, 1991.
How old would he be today?
Gene Roddenberry would be 102 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Gene from?
He was born in El Paso, Texas, U.S..