Gene Roddenberry | |
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Born | Eugene Wesley Roddenberry August 19, 1921 |
Died | October 24, 1991 | (aged 70)
Occupation | Television producer and writer |
Spouse(s) | Eileen-Anita Rexroat (1942–1969) Majel Barrett (1969–1991) |
Eugene Wesley "Gene" Roddenberry (August 19, 1921 – October 24, 1991) was an American screenwriter and producer. He is best known as the creator of Star Trek, an American sci-fi series. He was sometimes called the "Great Bird of the Galaxy" because he helped start Star Trek. He was one of the first people to have his ashes "buried" in space. view more...