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Name | Gene Roddenberry |
Aliases | Eugene Wesley Roddenberry; Great Bird of the Galaxy |
Roles | Producer |
Place of birth | El Paso, Texas |
Gender | Male |
Date of birth | August 19th, 1921 |
Date of death | October 24th, 1991 |
First appearance | Star Trek: The Cage |
Eugene Wesley Roddenberry was an American television producer, series creator and writer. He is best known for his work in the science fiction genre, specifically the creation of the Star Trek franchise.
Notes & Trivia[]
- Has been affectionately referred to by members of the fan community as well as industry professionals as "The Great Bird of the Galaxy".
- Was married to actress/producer Majel Barrett from December 29th, 1969 until his death. The two were married two days after the finalization of his divorce from his first wife Eileen Anita Rexroat.
- Was one of the first five people to have their ashes released in outer space.
External Links[]
- Gene Roddenberry at AMG
- Gene Roddenberry at IMDB
- Gene Roddenberry at Wikipedia
- Gene Roddenberry at Memory Alpha
- Gene Roddenberry at the Andromeda Wiki
- Gene Roddenberry at the Star Trek Official Website
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