Gene Roddenberry

Gene Roddenberry (1921–1991) was an American television writer and producer who created the science-fiction franchise Star Trek.

Star Trek: An American science-fiction franchise about a future of space exploration, alien encounters, and interstellar politics. Roddenberry created the franchise and shaped its central vision.
World War II: A global war fought from 1939 to 1945 between the Allied and Axis powers. Roddenberry served as a pilot in the United States Army Air Forces during the war.
Star Trek: The Next Generation: A Star Trek television series set about a century after the original series and first broadcast from 1987 to 1994. Roddenberry created the series and served as executive producer during its early seasons.
Star Trek fandom: The international community of people who follow and participate in the Star Trek franchise. Roddenberry's creation inspired organized conventions and a lasting fan culture.
Star Trek: The Original Series: The television series that began the Star Trek franchise, airing from 1966 to 1969. Roddenberry developed and produced the series that introduced his fictional universe.
Los Angeles Police Department: The municipal law-enforcement agency serving the city of Los Angeles, California. After military service, Roddenberry worked as an LAPD officer and wrote for television on the side.
Star Trek: The Motion Picture: A 1979 science-fiction film that brought the original Star Trek cast to cinema. Roddenberry helped develop the film and served as its executive producer.
Star Trek conventions: Fan gatherings devoted to Star Trek, featuring performers, discussions, and community activities. The franchise Roddenberry created helped establish conventions as a central form of science-fiction fandom.
Desilu Productions: An American television production company founded by Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. Desilu backed the original Star Trek pilot after other networks passed.
Have Gun – Will Travel: An American Western television series broadcast from 1957 to 1963. Roddenberry wrote episodes for the series before establishing himself as a television creator.

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