Frank Gorshin | |
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![]() Gorshin as the Riddler, 1966 | |
Born | Frank John Gorshin Jr. April 5, 1933 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | May 17, 2005 Burbank, California, U.S. | (aged 72)
Resting place | Calvary Catholic Cemetery |
Education | Carnegie Mellon University |
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Years active | 1956–2005 |
Spouse |
Christina Randazzo (m. 1957) |
Children | 1 |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1953–1954 |
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.