Frank Gorshin
Biography
Frank John Gorshin, Jr. was an American actor and comedian born on April 5, 1933, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and he passed away on May 17, 2005, at the age of seventy-two. He was recognized as an impressionist, making numerous guest appearances on programs such as The Ed Sullivan Show and The Tonight Show with host Steve Allen. His most famous acting role was portraying The Riddler in the Batman live-action television series. Throughout his career, he accumulated one hundred twenty-nine known acting credits in movies and television shows.
Career overview
Frank John Gorshin, Jr. was an American actor and comedian born on April 5, 1933, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and he passed away on May 17, 2005, at the age of seventy-two. He was also known by the alternative name Frank J. G. Throughout his career, he amassed 129 known credits for acting.
He was widely recognized as an impressionist, making numerous guest appearances on popular programs such as The Ed Sullivan Show and The Tonight Show, which was hosted by Steve Allen. In addition to his work as a comedian and impressionist, his most famous acting role was portraying The Riddler in the Batman live-action television series.
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132 titles- Angels with Angles (2005) as George Burns / Shelleen
- The Batman (2004) as Professor Hugo Strange (voice)
- Love Story in Harvard (2004) as Professor John H. Keynes
- Mail Order Bride (2003) as Russian doctor
- Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt (2003) as Frank Gorshin
- High Times Potluck (2003) as The Slim Man
- The Creature of the Sunny Side Up Trailer Park (2003) as Burdus
- Manna from Heaven (2002) as Ed
- Sting of the Black Scorpion (2002) as Benjamin Tickerman / Clockwise
- Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes (2001) as The Riddler (archive footage)
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Frank Gorshin
- Beethoven's 3rd (2000) as Uncle Morrie
- Luck of the Draw (2000) as Sterling Johnson
- Castle Rock (2000) as Mack
- Something Else (2000) as Grandpa
- Where Are They Now? (1999) as Self
- Television: The First Fifty Years (1999) as The Riddler (archive footage)
- The Phantom Eye (1999) as Codger
- Man of the Century (1999) as Roman Navarro
- King Crab: Space Crustacean (1999) as Captain King Crab (voice)
- Game Day (1999) as Sam Segal
- Final Rinse (1999) as Chief
- The Rules (For Men) (1999)
- Bloodmoon (1997) as Chief William Hutchins
- From Hare to Eternity (1997) as Yosemite Sam (voice)
- The Last Hand (1997) as Benny Walsh
- Twilight of the Ice Nymphs (1997) as Cain Ball
- Pullet Surprise (1997) as Foghorn Leghorn (voice)
- Guy Maddin: Waiting for Twilight (1997) as Cain Ball (during production of Twilight of the Ice Nymphs)
- Better Than Ever (1997) as Will
- Superior Duck (1996) as Daffy Duck / Foghorn Leghorn (voice)
- Twelve Monkeys (1995) as Dr. Fletcher
- What a Cartoon! (1995) as Captain King Crab (voice)
- The Big Story (1995) as Cub Reporter / Editor / Older Reporter (voice)
- Hail Caesar (1994) as Pete Dewitt
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Sharpie Lawyer
- The Meteor Man (1993) as Byers the Mobster
- Amore! (1993) as Asino
- Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1992) as Brother Septimus
- Joker's Wild (1992) as Johnny Zero
- The Hollywood Beach Murders (1992) as Zoran
- The Ren & Stimpy Show (1991) as Rev. Jack Cheese (voice)
- Sweet Justice (1991) as Billy Joe Rivas
- Shades of L.A. (1990)
- Singapore Harbor (1989)
- Midnight (1989) as Ron Saphier
- Beverly Hills Bodysnatchers (1989) as Doc
- Monsters (1988) as Ward Ellers
- Hollywood Vice Squad (1986) as Walsh
- Uphill All the Way (1986) as Pike
- A Masterpiece of Murder (1986) as Pierre Rudin
- Hot Resort (1985) as Mr. Green
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Arnold Goldman
- A Night on the Town (1983)
- Princess Ida (1982) as King Gama
- Treasure Island (1982) as Ben Gunn
- Goliath Awaits (1981) as Dan Wesker
- Funnymen (1981) as Self
- Underground Aces (1981) as Fred Kruger
- The Uppercrust (1981) as Harry Werner, alias Nash
- Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979) as Seton Kellogg
- Legends of the Superheroes (1979) as The Riddler
- Death Car on the Freeway (1979) as Ralph Chandler
- Legends of the Super Heroes (1979) as The Riddler
- Record City (1978) as Chameleon
- Charlie's Angels (1976) as Harry Dana
- Rudolph's Shiny New Year (1976) as Sir Ten-to-Three (voice)
- Wonder Woman (1975) as Orlich Hoffman
- S.W.A.T. (1975)
- Sky Hei$t (1975) as Ben Hardings
- Police Woman (1974)
- The Horror Hall of Fame: A Monster Salute (1974) as Self
- The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts (1973) as Self
- The ABC Comedy Hour (1972)
- Celebrity Bowling (1971) as Self
- The Flip Wilson Show (1970) as Self
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Stash
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) as Self
- Skidoo (1968) as The Man
- Ironside (1967)
- The Carol Burnett Show (1967) as Self - Guest / Various Characters
- The High Chaparral (1967) as Stinky Flanagan
- Garrison's Gorillas (1967)
- Star Trek (1966) as Bele
- Batman (1966) as The Riddler
- Batman (1966) as The Riddler
- Ride Beyond Vengeance (1966) as Tod Wisdom
- Carol and Company (1966) as Self
- That Darn Cat! (1965) as Iggy
- The Munsters (1964)
- The Danny Kaye Show (1963) as Self
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Lew Rydell
- Combat! (1962) as Wharton
- Combat! (1962) as Pvt. Gavin
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - Co-Host
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- The Defenders (1961) as Harry Simms
- The George Raft Story (1961) as Moxie Cusack
- Sail a Crooked Ship (1961) as George M. Wilson
- Ring of Fire (1961) as Frank Henderson
- Where the Boys Are (1960) as Basil
- The Great Impostor (1960) as Barney
- Bells Are Ringing (1960) as Blake Barton
- Studs Lonigan (1960) as Kenny Killarney
- The Detectives (1959)
- Mr. Lucky (1959)
- Warlock (1959) as Billy Gannon (uncredited)
- Naked City (1958) as Alan Starkie
- Frontier Doctor (1958)
- Torpedo Run (1958) as Sub Crewman
- Tank Battalion (1958) as Pfc. 'Skids' Madigan
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957)
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) as Self
- The Restless Gun (1957) as Cowboy with Singer
- The True Story of Jesse James (1957) as Charley Ford
- Invasion of the Saucer Men (1957) as Joe Gruen
- Portland Exposé (1957) as Joe
- The Delicate Delinquent (1957) as Neighborhood Street Punk
- Dragstrip Girl (1957) as Tommy Burns
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self
- The Steve Allen Show (1956) as Self - Impressionist
- The Steve Allen Show (1956) as Self - Comedian
- The Proud and Profane (1956) as Harry
- Between Heaven and Hell (1956) as Pvt. Millard - Co. G (uncredited)
- Hot Rod Girl (1956) as Flat Top
- Runaway Daughters (1956) as Tommy Burns
- The Millionaire (1955) as Hal
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Page
- Navy Log (1955)
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Dick
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Frank Gorshin best known for?
Frank Gorshin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Mr. Deeds (2002), Mail Order Bride (2003), CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000), Beethoven's 3rd (2000).
When and where was Frank Gorshin born?
Frank Gorshin was born on April 5, 1933 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. They passed away on May 17, 2005.
How many credits does Frank Gorshin have?
Frank Gorshin has accumulated over 132 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2005.
What is Frank Gorshin's background in cinema and television?
Frank John Gorshin, Jr. was an American actor and comedian born on April 5, 1933, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and he passed away on May 17, 2005, at the age of seventy-two. He was recognized as an impressionist, making numerous guest appearances on programs such as The Ed Sullivan Show and The Tonight Show with host S...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1992) as Brother Septimus — aged about 59
- Garrison's Gorillas (1967) — aged about 34
- The Batman (2004) as Professor Hugo Strange (voice) — aged about 71
- Star Trek (1966) as Bele — aged about 33
- The Munsters (1964) — aged about 31
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Lew Rydell — aged about 29
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