Frank John Gorshin Jr. (1933 – 2005) was an American actor, comedian and impressionist.
Gorshin rose to prominence as a night club comedian. His greatest fame came in the late 1960s with his appearances on the Batman TV series and film as The Riddler opposite Adam West.
Notes[]
- Frank Gorshin's performance as The Riddler is credited with significantly increasing fan interest in the character, who had previously been considered one of Batman's minor rogues.
- Frank Gorshin appeared in the Star Trek episode "Let That Be Your Last Battlefield" as Bele. The episode is acclaimed for its depiction of the futility of racism.
- Frank Gorshin's notable impressions included George Burns and Marlon Brando (whom he parodied in the film adaptation of the musical Bells Are Ringing).
Riffed Projects[]
- Legends of the Superheroes: The Challenge (Movie Jo Night) - as The Riddler
- Death Car on the Freeway (Movie Jo Night) - as Ralph Chandler
- The New Adventures of Wonder Woman (Movie Jo Night) - as Olrich Hoffman
Gallery[]
Appearing in Legends of the Superheroes: The Challenge
Appearing in Death Car on the Freeway
Appearing in The New Adventures of Wonder Woman