Frank Gorshin (I) (1933–2005) |
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Frank John Gorshin Jr. was born on April 5, 1933 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His father, Frank John Sr., was a railroad worker and his mother, Frances, was a seamstress. While in high school, Frank worked as an usher at the Sheridan Square Theatre and began doing impressions of some of his screen idols: Al Jolson, James Cagney, Cary Grant and ...
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Actor (144 credits)
Actor (144 credits)
2005
The Batman
(TV Series)
Professor Hugo Strange
Professor Hugo Strange
- Fistful of Felt
(2005)
... Professor Hugo Strange (voice)
- Strange Minds
(2005)
... Professor Hugo Strange (voice)
- Meltdown
(2005)
... Professor Hugo Strange (voice)
2005
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
(TV Series)
Frank Gorshin
Frank Gorshin
- Grave Danger
(2005)
... Frank Gorshin
2001
Black Scorpion
(TV Series)
Benjamin Tickerman / Clockwise
Benjamin Tickerman / Clockwise
- Crime Time
(2001)
... Benjamin Tickerman / Clockwise
1999
The Art of Murder
(uncredited)
1999
The Bold and the Beautiful
(TV Series)
George
George
- Episode #1.3137
(1999)
... George
- Episode #1.3097
(1999)
... George
- Episode #1.3096
(1999)
... George
1997
Johnny Bravo
(TV Series)
Barney Stone / Clovy
Barney Stone / Clovy
- Blarney Buddies/Over the Hump/Johnny Meets Farrah Fawcett
(1997)
... Barney Stone / Clovy (voice)
1995
The Ren & Stimpy Show
(TV Series)
The Reverend Jack Cheese
The Reverend Jack Cheese
- Terminal Stimpy/Reverend Jack Cheese
(1995)
... The Reverend Jack Cheese (voice)
1995
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
(TV Series)
Sharpie Lawyer
Sharpie Lawyer
- Whine, Whine, Whine
(1995)
... Sharpie Lawyer
1994
Are You Afraid of the Dark?
(TV Series)
Brother Septimus
Brother Septimus
- The Tale of the Carved Stone
(1994)
... Brother Septimus
1988
Murder, She Wrote
(TV Series)
Arnold Goldman
Arnold Goldman
- Mourning Among the Wisterias
(1988)
... Arnold Goldman
1982
The Edge of Night
(TV Series)
Smiley Wilson
Smiley Wilson
- Episode #1.6779
(1982)
... Smiley Wilson
- Episode #1.6777
(1982)
... Smiley Wilson
- Episode #1.6776
(1982)
... Smiley Wilson
- Episode #1.6775
(1982)
... Smiley Wilson
- Episode #1.6773
(1982)
... Smiley Wilson
1979
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
(TV Series)
Seton Kellogg
Seton Kellogg
- The Plot to Kill a City: Part 2
(1979)
... Seton Kellogg
- The Plot to Kill a City: Part 1
(1979)
... Seton Kellogg
1978
Greatest Heroes of the Bible
(TV Series)
Ocran
Ocran
- The Story of Moses: Part 2
(1978)
... Ocran
- The Story of Moses
(1978)
... Ocran
1969-1971
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
(TV Series)
Guest Performer
Guest Performer
- Episode #5.5
(1971)
... Guest Performer
- Episode #2.17
(1969)
... Guest Performer (uncredited)
1970
The Name of the Game
(TV Series)
Billy Howell
Billy Howell
- Jenny Wilde Is Drowning
(1970)
... Billy Howell
1961-1969
The Ed Sullivan Show
(TV Series)
Impressionist / Jimmy Walker - scene from 'Jimmy' / Comedian
Impressionist / Jimmy Walker - scene from 'Jimmy' / Comedian
- Episode #23.7
(1969)
... Jimmy Walker - scene from 'Jimmy'
- Episode #17.18
(1964)
... Impressionist
- Episode #15.20
(1962)
... Impressionist
- Episode #14.20
(1961)
... Comedian
1969
Star Trek: The Original Series
(TV Series)
Bele
Bele
- Let That Be Your Last Battlefield
(1969)
... Bele
1966-1967
Batman
(TV Series)
The Riddler
The Riddler
- Ring Around the Riddler
(1967)
... The Riddler
- Enter Batgirl, Exit Penguin
(1967)
... The Riddler (uncredited)
- The Riddler's False Notion
(1966)
... The Riddler
- Death in Slow Motion
(1966)
... The Riddler
- Give 'Em the Axe
(1966)
... The Riddler
1963-1965
Combat!
(TV Series)
Pvt. Gavin / Wharton
Pvt. Gavin / Wharton
- The Hell Machine
(1965)
... Pvt. Gavin
- The Medal
(1963)
... Wharton
1965
Insight
(TV Series)
Alessandro Serenelli
Alessandro Serenelli
- The Killer
(1965)
... Alessandro Serenelli (as Frank Gorshim)
1964
The DuPont Show of the Week
(TV Series)
Jeremy Rabbitt
Jeremy Rabbitt
- Jeremy Rabbitt - The Secret Avenger
(1964)
... Jeremy Rabbitt
1963
Naked City
(TV Series)
Alan Starkie
Alan Starkie
- Beyond This Place There Be Dragons
(1963)
... Alan Starkie
1961
The Defenders
(TV Series)
Harry Simms
Harry Simms
- The Hundred Lives of Harry Simms
(1961)
... Harry Simms
1959
Hennesey
(TV Series)
Seaman Pulaski
Seaman Pulaski
- Shore Patrol
(1959)
... Seaman Pulaski
- Hennesey Meets Honeyboy
(1959)
... Seaman Pulaski
- Pilot
(1959)
... Seaman Pulaski
1959
Have Gun - Will Travel
(TV Series)
Marty - Bully
Marty - Bully
- Sons of Aaron Murdock
(1959)
... Marty - Bully
1956-1959
General Electric Theater
(TV Series)
Dick
Dick
- Bill Bailey Won't You Please Come Home?
(1959)
... Dick
- New Girl in His Life
(1957)
- The Rider on the Pale Horse
(1956)
1959
Frontier Doctor
(TV Series)
Hank Butts
Hank Butts
- Shadow of Belle Starr
(1959)
... Hank Butts (as Frank J. Gorshin)
1958
The Silent Service
(TV Series)
Torpedoman Larkin
Torpedoman Larkin
- The Thresher Story
(1958)
... Torpedoman Larkin
1957
The Restless Gun
(TV Series)
Cowboy with Singer
Cowboy with Singer
- Duel at Lockwood
(1957)
... Cowboy with Singer
1957
Navy Log
(TV Series)
Captain Ray Duncan
Captain Ray Duncan
- Operation Lend Lease Adti: Amscray
(1957)
... Captain Ray Duncan
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Album: "Frank Gorshin: The Riddler" (A&M Records). See more »Official Sites:
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Frank Gorshim | Frank J. GorshinHeight:
5' 8" (1.73 m)
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[on playing the Riddler on Batman (1966)] When I was first approached to play the Riddler, I thought it was a joke. Then I discovered the show had a good script and agreed to do the role. Now I am in love with the character. I developed the Riddler's fiendish laugh at Hollywood parties. I listened to myself laugh and discovered that the funniest jokes brought out the high-pitched giggle I use on ... See more »Trivia:
His last job before his death was a guest appearance on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Grave Danger (2005), the first half of the series' fifth season finale, directed by Quentin Tarantino. He died two days before the episode actually aired. In an ironic note, the famous impressionist's final role was to portray himself. See more »Trademark:
Known as The Riddler on Batman (1966). See more »Nickname:
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