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Frank Gorshin

Actor | * 04/05/1933 († 72, 05/17/2005) | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States of America (USA))
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Frank John Gorshin Jr. (April 5, 1933 – May 17, 2005) was an American actor, comedian and impressionist. He made many guest appearances on television variety and talk shows, including The Ed Sullivan Show, Tonight Starring Steve Allen, The Dean Martin Show and Late Night with Conan O'Brien. As an actor, he played the Riddler on the live-action television series Batman and was nominated for an Emmy Award for the performance. ()
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Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Drama | Action

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Ella Peterson works in the basement office of Susanswerphone, a telephone answering service. She listens in on others' lives and adds some interest to her own humdrum existence by adopting different i ...

Bells Are Ringing

Certification unknown

1960 | 3.3/5 | 2h 6min
Comedy, Music, Romance / Love
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A young woman suspects foul play when her cat comes home wearing a wristwatch. Convincing the FBI, though, and catching the bad guys is tougher than she imagined. ...

That Darn Cat!

FSK: 6+ years

1965 | 3.3/5 | 1h 52min
Drama, Kids & Family, Comedy, Crime, Mystery
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In the year 2035, convict James Cole reluctantly volunteers to be sent back in time to discover the origin of a deadly virus that wiped out nearly all of the earth's population and forced the survivor ...

Twelve Monkeys

FSK: 16+ years

1995 | 3.8/5 | 2h 9min
Science Fiction, Thriller, Mystery
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The Dynamic Duo faces four super-villains who plan to hold the world for ransom with the help of a secret invention that instantly dehydrates people. ...

Batman

FSK: 6+ years

1966 | 3.2/5 | 1h 45min
Action, Comedy, Crime
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Wealthy entrepreneur Bruce Wayne and his ward Dick Grayson lead a double life: they are actually crime fighting duo Batman and Robin. A secret Batpole in the Wayne mansion leads to the Batcave, where ...

Batman

FSK: 12+ years

1966 | 3.7/5 | 25min per episode
Science-Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy, Action & Adventure, Drama
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Movies with Frank Gorshin as Actor(67)

as Burdus2006 The Creature of the Sunny Side Up Trailer Park
as George Burns / Shelleen2005 Angels with Angles
as himself2003 Return to the Batcave - The Misadventures of Adam and Burt
as Russian doctor2003 Mail Order Bride
as The Slim Man2003 High Times Potluck
as Benjamin Tickerman / Clockwise2002 Sting of the Black Scorpion
as Ed2002 Manna from Heaven
as The Riddler (archive footage)2001 Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes
2000 Something Else
as Mack2000 Castle Rock
as Uncle Morrie2000 Beethoven's 3rd
as Sam Segal1999 Game Day
as Chief1999 Final Rinse
1999 The Rules (For Men)
as Codger1999 The Phantom Eye
as Yosemite Sam (voice)1997 From Hare to Eternity
as Chief William Hutchins1997 Bloodmoon
1997 Guy Maddin: Waiting for Twilight
as Cain Ball1997 Twilight of the Ice Nymphs
as Foghorn Leghorn (voice)1997 Pullet Surprise
as Daffy Duck / Foghorn Leghorn1996 Superior Duck
as Dr. Fletcher1995 Twelve Monkeys
as Pete Dewitt1994 Hail Caesar
as Cub Reporter / Editor / Older Reporter (voice)1994 The Big Story
as Asino1993 Amore!
as Billy Joe Rivas1993 Sweet Justice
as Byers the Mobster1993 The Meteor Man
as Johnny Zero1992 Joker's Wild
as Ron Saphier1989 Midnight
as Doc1989 Beverly Hills Bodysnatchers
as Pierre Rudin1986 A Masterpiece of Murder
as Pike1986 Uphill All the Way
as Walsh1986 Hollywood Vice Squad
as Mr. Green1985 Hot Resort
as Ben Gunn1982 Treasure Island
as King Gama1982 Princess Ida
as Harry Werner, alias Nash1981 The Uppercrust
as Fred Kruger1981 Underground Aces
as Ralph Chandler1979 Death Car on the Freeway
as The Riddler1979 Legends of the Super Heroes
as Chameleon1978 Record City
as Sir Ten-to-Three (voice)1976 Rudolph's Shiny New Year
as Ben Hardings1975 Sky Heist
as himself1974 The Horror Hall of Fame: A Monster Salute
as The Man1968 Skidoo
as Tod Wisdom1966 Ride Beyond Vengeance
as The Riddler1966 Batman
as Iggy1965 That Darn Cat!
as Frank Henderson1961 Ring of Fire
as George M. Wilson1961 Sail A Crooked Ship
as Moxie Cusack1961 The George Raft Story
as Basil1960 Where the Boys Are
as Blake Barton1960 Bells Are Ringing
as Kenny Killarney1960 Studs Lonigan
as Barney1960 The Great Impostor
as Billy Gannon1959 Warlock
1958 Torpedo Run
as Pfc. 'Skids' Madigan1958 Tank Battalion
as Charley Ford1957 The True Story of Jesse James
as Joe1957 Portland Exposé
as Tommy Burns1957 Dragstrip Girl
as Neighborhood Street Punk1957 The Delicate Delinquent
as Joe Gruen1957 Invasion of the Saucer-Men
as Tommy Burns1956 Runaway Daughters
as Pvt. Millard - Co. G (uncredited)1956 Between Heaven and Hell
as Flat Top1956 Hot Rod Girl
as Harry1956 The Proud and Profane

TV Shows/Series with Frank Gorshin as Actor(41)

as Professor John H. Keynes2004 Love Story in Harvard
as Professor Hugo Strange (voice)2004 The Batman
as himself2000 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
as himself1999 Where Are They Now?
1993 Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
1992 Are You Afraid of the Dark?
1990 Shades of L.A.
as Seton Kellogg1979 Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
as Harry Dana1976 Charlie's Angels
as Orlich Hoffman1975 Wonder Woman
1975 S.W.A.T.
1974 Police Woman
1972 The ABC Comedy Hour
as himself1970 The Flip Wilson Show
as Stash1968 Hawaii Five-O
as himself1967 Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
as Self - Guest / Various Characters1967 The Carol Burnett Show
1967 Garrison's Gorillas
as Stinky Flanagan1967 The High Chaparral
1967 Ironside
as The Riddler1966 Batman
as Bele1966 Star Trek
1964 The Munsters
as himself1963 The Danny Kaye Show
as Wharton1962 Combat!
as Pvt. Gavin1962 Combat!
as Lew Rydell1962 The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
as himself1962 The Merv Griffin Show
as Harry Simms1961 The Defenders
1959 The Detectives
1959 Mr. Lucky
as Alan Starkie1958 Naked City
1958 Frontier Doctor
1957 Have Gun, Will Travel
as Self - Impressionist1956 The Steve Allen Show
as Self - Comedian1956 The Steve Allen Show
1955 Navy Log
as Page1955 Alfred Hitchcock Presents
as Hal1955 The Millionaire
as Dick1953 GE Theater
as Self - Impressionist1948 The Ed Sullivan Show

Additional Information

Official websites:
www.frankgorshin.com
Full Name: Frank Gorshin
Born: Wednesday, 04/05 1933 (April) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States of America (USA))
Died: Tuesday, 05/17 2005 (May) in Burbank (aged: 72)
Zodiac sign: Aries (Chinese zodiac sign: Rooster)
Educated at: Carnegie Mellon University, Peabody High School
Record Label: Liberty Records
Other names for Frank Gorshin (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Frank J. Gorshin"
"Frank John Gorshin Jr."
Frank Gorshin frequently works together with these people:
Nehemiah Persoff (18x, Actor)
Raymond Bailey (18x, Actor)
Virginia Gregg (18x, Actress)
John Zaremba (17x, Actor)
William Shatner (16x, Actor)
Robert Loggia (16x, Actor)
Simon Oakland (16x, Actor)
Milton Selzer (16x, Actor)
Tyler McVey (16x, Actor)
Harry Tyler (15x, Actor)
Russell Collins (15x, Actor)
Robert Capelli Jr. (6x, Actor)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:12908, Added: 05/06/2018, Last updated: 03/22/2024