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Early life and career of Gene Roddenberry
American television screenwriter, producer (1921–1991)
Gene Roddenberry | |
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Gene Roddenberry in 1939, during his senior year at high school | |
| Born | Eugene Wesley Roddenberry (1921-08-19)August 19, 1921 El Paso, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | October 24, 1991(1991-10-24) (aged 70) Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Los Angeles City College |
| Spouse(s) | Eileen-Anita Rexroat (1942–1969) Majel Barrett (1969–his death, 1991) |
| Children | 3, including Rod Roddenberry |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service / branch | United States Army Air Forces |
| Years of service | 1941–1945 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 394th Bombardment Squadron |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Air Medal Distinguished Flying Cross |
Eugene Wesley "Gene" Roddenberry (August 19, 1921 – October 24, 1991) was an American television screenwriter, producer and futurist best remembered for creating the original Star Trek television