Frank Gorshin
Born
April 5, 1933
Died
May 17, 2005 (72 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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.
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Known For
Angels with Angles
George Burns / Shelleen
2005
Love Story in Harvard
Professor John H. Keynes · (16 episodes)
2004
The Batman
Professor Hugo Strange (voice) · (3 episodes)
2004
Mail Order Bride
Russian doctor
2003
High Times Potluck
The Slim Man
2003
The Creature of the Sunny Side Up Trailer Park
Burdus
2003
Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt
Frank Gorshin
2003
Sting of the Black Scorpion
Benjamin Tickerman / Clockwise
2002
Manna from Heaven
Ed
2002
Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes
The Riddler (archive footage)
2001
Something Else
Grandpa
2000
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Frank Gorshin · (1 episode)
2000
Beethoven's 3rd
Uncle Morrie
2000
Luck of the Draw
Sterling Johnson
2000
Castle Rock
Mack
2000
King Crab: Space Crustacean
Captain King Crab (voice)
1999
The Phantom Eye
Codger
1999
Game Day
Sam Segal
1999
The Rules (For Men)
1999
Where Are They Now?
Self · (1 episode)
1999
Final Rinse
Chief
1999
Television: The First Fifty Years
The Riddler (archive footage)
1999
From Hare to Eternity
Yosemite Sam (voice)
1997
Twilight of the Ice Nymphs
Cain Ball
1997
Guy Maddin: Waiting for Twilight
Cain Ball (during production of Twilight of the Ice Nymphs)
1997
Bloodmoon
Chief William Hutchins
1997
Pullet Surprise
Foghorn Leghorn (voice)
1997
The Last Hand
Benny Walsh
1997
Better Than Ever
Will
1997
Superior Duck
Daffy Duck / Foghorn Leghorn (voice)
1996
Twelve Monkeys
Dr. Fletcher
1995
The Big Story
Cub Reporter / Editor / Older Reporter (voice)
1995
What a Cartoon!
Captain King Crab (voice) · (1 episode)
1995
Hail Caesar
Pete Dewitt
1994
Amore!
Asino
1993
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
(1 episode)
1993
The Meteor Man
Byers the Mobster
1993
Sweet Justice
Billy Joe Rivas
1993
Joker's Wild
Johnny Zero
1992
Are You Afraid of the Dark?
(1 episode)
1992
The Hollywood Beach Murders
Zoran
1992
The Ren & Stimpy Show
Rev. Jack Cheese (voice) · (1 episode)
1991
Shades of L.A.
(1 episode)
1990
Beverly Hills Bodysnatchers
Doc
1989
Midnight
Ron Saphier
1989
Singapore Harbor
1989
Hollywood Vice Squad
Walsh
1986
A Masterpiece of Murder
Pierre Rudin
1986
Uphill All the Way
Pike
1986
Hot Resort
Mr. Green
1985
Murder, She Wrote
Arnold Goldman · (1 episode)
1984
A Night on the Town
1983
Princess Ida
King Gama
1982
Treasure Island
Ben Gunn
1982
Goliath Awaits
Dan Wesker · (2 episodes)
1981
The Uppercrust
Harry Werner, alias Nash
1981
Funnymen
Self
1981
Underground Aces
Fred Kruger
1981
Death Car on the Freeway
Ralph Chandler
1979
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
Seton Kellogg · (2 episodes)
1979
Legends of the Super Heroes
The Riddler
1979
Record City
Chameleon
1978
Rudolph's Shiny New Year
Sir Ten-to-Three (voice)
1976
Charlie's Angels
Harry Dana · (1 episode)
1976
Wonder Woman
Orlich Hoffman · (1 episode)
1975
Sky Heist
Ben Hardings
1975
S.W.A.T.
(1 episode)
1975
Police Woman
(1 episode)
1974
The Horror Hall of Fame: A Monster Salute
Self
1974
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Self · (3 episodes)
1973
The ABC Comedy Hour
(13 episodes)
1972
The Flip Wilson Show
Self · (1 episode)
1970
Skidoo
The Man
1968
Hawaii Five-O
Stash · (1 episode)
1968
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Self · (2 episodes)
1968
The Carol Burnett Show
Self - Guest / Various Characters · (1 episode)
1967
The High Chaparral
Stinky Flanagan · (1 episode)
1967
Garrison's Gorillas
(1 episode)
1967
Ironside
(1 episode)
1967
Carol and Company
Self
1966
Star Trek
Bele · (1 episode)
1966
Batman
The Riddler
1966
Batman
The Riddler · (10 episodes)
1966
Ride Beyond Vengeance
Tod Wisdom
1966
That Darn Cat!
Iggy
1965
The Munsters
(1 episode)
1964
The Danny Kaye Show
Self · (1 episode)
1963
Combat!
Wharton · (1 episode)
1962
Combat!
Pvt. Gavin · (1 episode)
1962
The Merv Griffin Show
Self · (2 episodes)
1962
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Lew Rydell · (1 episode)
1962
The Mike Douglas Show
Self - Co-Host · (1 episode)
1961
The Mike Douglas Show
Self · (3 episodes)
1961
Sail A Crooked Ship
George M. Wilson
1961
The George Raft Story
Moxie Cusack
1961
The Defenders
Harry Simms · (1 episode)
1961
Ring of Fire
Frank Henderson
1961
Where the Boys Are
Basil
1960
The Great Impostor
Barney
1960
Studs Lonigan
Kenny Killarney
1960
Bells Are Ringing
Blake Barton
1960
Mr. Lucky
(1 episode)
1959
The Detectives
(1 episode)
1959
Warlock
Billy Gannon
1959
Torpedo Run
Sub Crewman
1958
Naked City
Alan Starkie · (1 episode)
1958
Frontier Doctor
(1 episode)
1958
Tank Battalion
Pfc. 'Skids' Madigan
1958
The Restless Gun
Cowboy with Singer · (1 episode)
1957
Have Gun, Will Travel
(1 episode)
1957
Portland Exposé
Joe
1957
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Self · (1 episode)
1957
The Delicate Delinquent
Neighborhood Street Punk
1957
Invasion of the Saucer-Men
Joe Gruen
1957
Dragstrip Girl
Tommy Burns
1957
The True Story of Jesse James
Charley Ford
1957
Between Heaven and Hell
Pvt. Millard - Co. G (uncredited)
1956
Hot Rod Girl
Flat Top
1956
The Steve Allen Show
Self - Impressionist · (2 episodes)
1956
The Steve Allen Show
Self - Comedian · (1 episode)
1956
The Proud and Profane
Harry
1956
Tony Awards
Self · (1 episode)
1956
Runaway Daughters
Tommy Burns
1956
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Page · (1 episode)
1955
Navy Log
(1 episode)
1955
The Millionaire
Hal · (1 episode)
1955
General Electric Theater
Dick · (1 episode)
1953
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self · (1 episode)
1948