FRANK GORSHIN
Frank Gorshin
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: April 5, 1933
Deathday: May 17, 2005
Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Biography
Frank John Gorshin, Jr. (April 5, 1933 – May 17, 2005) was an American actor and comedian. He was perhaps best known as an impressionist, with many guest appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show and The Tonight Show (with host Steve Allen). His most famous acting role was as The Riddler in the Batman live action television series.
Filmography
Starring
2005·
Angels with AnglesGeorge Burns / Shelleen
2004·
The BatmanProfessor Hugo Strange (voice)
Professor John H. Keynes
2003·
High Times PotluckThe Slim Man
2003·
Mail Order BrideRussian doctor
Frank Gorshin
2002·
Manna from HeavenEd
Benjamin Tickerman / Clockwise
The Riddler (archive footage)
Frank Gorshin
2000·
Luck of the DrawSterling Johnson
2000·
Something ElseGrandpa
2000·
Castle RockMack
2000·
Beethoven's 3rdUncle Morrie
1999·
Where Are They Now?Self
1999·
Man of the Century1999·
The Phantom EyeCodger
The Riddler (archive footage)
1999·
The Rules (For Men)1999·
Final RinseChief
Captain King Crab (voice)
1999·
Game DaySam Segal
1997·
The Last HandBenny Walsh
Cain Ball (during production of Twilight of the Ice Nymphs)
1997·
Pullet SurpriseFoghorn Leghorn (voice)
Cain Ball
1997·
Better Than EverWill
Yosemite Sam (voice)
1997·
BloodmoonChief William Hutchins
1996·
Superior DuckDaffy Duck / Foghorn Leghorn (voice)
1995·
What a Cartoon!Captain King Crab (voice)
1995·
The Big StoryCub Reporter / Editor / Older Reporter (voice)
1995·
Twelve MonkeysDr. Fletcher
1994·
Hail CaesarPete Dewitt
Sharpie Lawyer
1993·
Amore!Asino
1993·
The Meteor ManByers the Mobster
1992·
Joker's WildJohnny Zero
Zoran
Rev. Jack Cheese (voice)
1991·
Sweet JusticeBilly Joe Rivas
1990·
Shades of L.A.1989·
MidnightRon Saphier
Doc
1989·
Singapore HarborPierre Rudin
1986·
Uphill All the WayPike
1986·
Hollywood Vice SquadWalsh
1985·
Hot ResortMr. Green
1984·
Murder, She WroteArnold Goldman
1983·
A Night on the Town1982·
Treasure IslandBen Gunn
1982·
Princess IdaKing Gama
1981·
Goliath AwaitsDan Wesker
1981·
The UppercrustHarry Werner, alias Nash
1981·
Underground AcesFred Kruger
1981·
FunnymenSelf
The Riddler
Seton Kellogg
The Riddler
Ralph Chandler
1978·
Record CityChameleon
Sir Ten-to-Three (voice)
1976·
Charlie's AngelsHarry Dana
1975·
S.W.A.T.1975·
Wonder WomanOrlich Hoffman
1975·
Sky Hei$tBen Hardings
1974·
Police WomanSelf
1972·
The ABC Comedy Hour1970·
The Flip Wilson ShowSelf
Self
1968·
Hawaii Five-OStash
1968·
SkidooThe Man
Self - Guest / Various Characters
1967·
The High ChaparralStinky Flanagan
1967·
Ironside1967·
Garrison's Gorillas1966·
BatmanThe Riddler, The Riddler
1966·
Star TrekBele
1966·
Carol and CompanySelf
Tod Wisdom
1965·
That Darn Cat!Iggy
1964·
The Munsters1963·
The Danny Kaye ShowSelf
Lew Rydell
1962·
Combat!Pvt. Gavin, Wharton
Self
Self, Self - Co-Host
1961·
The DefendersHarry Simms
Moxie Cusack
1961·
Ring of FireFrank Henderson
1961·
Sail a Crooked ShipGeorge M. Wilson
1960·
The Great ImpostorBarney
1960·
Studs LoniganKenny Killarney
1960·
Where the Boys AreBasil
1960·
Bells Are RingingBlake Barton
1959·
The Detectives1959·
Mr. Lucky1959·
WarlockBilly Gannon (uncredited)
1958·
Frontier Doctor1958·
Naked CityAlan Starkie
1958·
Torpedo RunSub Crewman
1958·
Tank BattalionPfc. 'Skids' Madigan
1957·
The Restless GunCowboy with Singer
Self
Neighborhood Street Punk
Charley Ford
Joe Gruen
1957·
Portland ExposéJoe
1957·
Dragstrip GirlTommy Burns
1956·
The Steve Allen ShowSelf - Comedian, Self - Impressionist
Pvt. Millard - Co. G (uncredited)
1956·
Runaway DaughtersTommy Burns
1956·
Hot Rod GirlFlat Top
Harry
Page
1955·
Navy Log1955·
The MillionaireHal
Dick
1948·
The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf