Frank Gorshin

Acting

Frank Gorshin

Born 5 April 1933 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA · Died 17 May 2005 at 72

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. ​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Known for

Highlights

Twelve Monkeys1995 · Film · Dr. Fletcher
Star Trek1966 · Series · Bele
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation2000 · Series · Frank Gorshin
Are You Afraid of the Dark?1992 · Series · Brother Septimus
The Batman2004 · Series · Professor Hugo Strange (voice)
The Munsters1964 · Series

Filmography

Movies

67 films

Angels with Angles2005 · Film · George Burns / Shelleen
Mail Order Bride2003 · Film · Russian doctor
High Times Potluck2003 · Film · The Slim Man
The Creature of the Sunny Side Up Trailer Park2003 · Film · Burdus
Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt2003 · Film · Frank Gorshin
Sting of the Black Scorpion2002 · Film · Benjamin Tickerman / Clockwise
Manna from Heaven2002 · Film · Ed
Beethoven's 3rd2000 · Film · Uncle Morrie
Luck of the Draw2000 · Film · Sterling Johnson
Castle Rock2000 · Film · Mack
King Crab: Space Crustacean1999 · Film · Captain King Crab (voice)
The Phantom Eye1999 · Film · Codger
Man of the Century1999 · Film · Roman Navarro
Game Day1999 · Film · Sam Segal
From Hare to Eternity1997 · Film · Yosemite Sam (voice)
Twilight of the Ice Nymphs1997 · Film · Cain Ball
Guy Maddin: Waiting for Twilight1997 · Film · Cain Ball (during production of Twilight of the Ice Nymphs)
Bloodmoon1997 · Film · Chief William Hutchins
Pullet Surprise1997 · Film · Foghorn Leghorn (voice)
The Last Hand1997 · Film · Benny Walsh
Superior Duck1996 · Film · Daffy Duck / Foghorn Leghorn (voice)
Twelve Monkeys1995 · Film · Dr. Fletcher
The Big Story1995 · Film · Cub Reporter / Editor / Older Reporter (voice)
Hail Caesar1994 · Film · Pete Dewitt
Amore!1993 · Film · Asino
The Meteor Man1993 · Film · Byers the Mobster
Joker's Wild1992 · Film · Johnny Zero
Sweet Justice1991 · Film · Billy Joe Rivas
Beverly Hills Bodysnatchers1989 · Film · Doc
Midnight1989 · Film · Ron Saphier
Singapore Harbor1989 · Film
Hollywood Vice Squad1986 · Film · Walsh
Uphill All the Way1986 · Film · Pike
Hot Resort1985 · Film · Mr. Green
A Night on the Town1983 · Film
Princess Ida1982 · Film · King Gama
Treasure Island1982 · Film · Ben Gunn
The Uppercrust1981 · Film · Harry Werner, alias Nash
Underground Aces1981 · Film · Fred Kruger
Death Car on the Freeway1979 · Film · Ralph Chandler
Legends of the Super Heroes1979 · Film · The Riddler
Record City1978 · Film · Chameleon
Rudolph's Shiny New Year1976 · Film · Sir Ten-to-Three (voice)
Sky Hei$t1975 · Film · Ben Hardings
Skidoo1968 · Film · The Man
Batman1966 · Film · The Riddler
Ride Beyond Vengeance1966 · Film · Tod Wisdom
That Darn Cat!1965 · Film · Iggy
Sail a Crooked Ship1961 · Film · George M. Wilson
The George Raft Story1961 · Film · Moxie Cusack
Ring of Fire1961 · Film · Frank Henderson
Where the Boys Are1960 · Film · Basil
The Great Impostor1960 · Film · Barney
Studs Lonigan1960 · Film · Kenny Killarney
Bells Are Ringing1960 · Film · Blake Barton
Warlock1959 · Film · Billy Gannon (uncredited)
Torpedo Run1958 · Film · Sub Crewman
Tank Battalion1958 · Film · Pfc. 'Skids' Madigan
Portland Exposé1957 · Film · Joe
Invasion of the Saucer Men1957 · Film · Joe Gruen
The Delicate Delinquent1957 · Film · Neighborhood Street Punk
Dragstrip Girl1957 · Film · Tommy Burns
The True Story of Jesse James1957 · Film · Charley Ford
Between Heaven and Hell1956 · Film · Pvt. Millard - Co. G (uncredited)
Hot Rod Girl1956 · Film · Flat Top
The Proud and Profane1956 · Film · Harry
Runaway Daughters1956 · Film · Tommy Burns

Filmography

Series

37 shows

Love Story in Harvard2004 · Series · Professor John H. Keynes
The Batman2004 · Series · Professor Hugo Strange (voice)
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation2000 · Series · Frank Gorshin
What a Cartoon!1995 · Series · Captain King Crab (voice)
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman1993 · Series · Sharpie Lawyer
Are You Afraid of the Dark?1992 · Series · Brother Septimus
The Ren & Stimpy Show1991 · Series · Rev. Jack Cheese (voice)
Shades of L.A.1990 · Series
Monsters1988 · Series · Ward Ellers
Murder, She Wrote1984 · Series · Arnold Goldman
Goliath Awaits1981 · Series · Dan Wesker
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century1979 · Series · Seton Kellogg
Legends of the Superheroes1979 · Series · The Riddler
Charlie's Angels1976 · Series · Harry Dana
Wonder Woman1975 · Series · Orlich Hoffman
S.W.A.T.1975 · Series
Police Woman1974 · Series
Hawaii Five-O1969 · Series · Stash
The High Chaparral1967 · Series · Stinky Flanagan
Garrison's Gorillas1967 · Series
Ironside1967 · Series
Star Trek1966 · Series · Bele
Batman1966 · Series · The Riddler
The Munsters1964 · Series
Combat!1962 · Series · Wharton
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour1962 · Series · Lew Rydell
The Defenders1961 · Series · Harry Simms
Mr. Lucky1959 · Series
The Detectives1959 · Series
Naked City1958 · Series · Alan Starkie
Frontier Doctor1958 · Series
The Restless Gun1957 · Series · Cowboy with Singer
Have Gun, Will Travel1957 · Series
Alfred Hitchcock Presents1955 · Series · Page
Navy Log1955 · Series
The Millionaire1955 · Series · Hal
General Electric Theater1953 · Series · Dick