Frank Gorshin
Known for
Frank Gorshin is, by now, a veteran American actor whose career has outlived most of the formats it was recorded on. The career now covers more than 70 years. Dr. Fletcher in 'Twelve Monkeys' is the role that outgrew the rest. Elsewhere on the filmography sits 'Batman'. The first screen credit dates from 1956.
Frank Gorshin
61 Movies
27 Series
Frank Gorshin is, by now, a veteran American actor whose career has outlived most of the formats it was recorded on. The career now covers more than 70 years. Dr. Fletcher in 'Twelve Monkeys' is the role that outgrew the rest. Elsewhere on the filmography sits 'Batman'. The first screen credit dates from 1956.
Movies
Plays Dr. Fletcher
Twelve Monkeys
1995
Plays The Riddler
Batman
1966
Plays Uncle Morrie
Beethoven's 3rd
2000
Plays Charley Ford
The True Story of Jesse James
1957
Plays Iggy
That Darn Cat!
1965
Plays Chief William Hutchins
Bloodmoon
1997
Plays Basil
Where the Boys Are
1960
Plays Byers the Mobster
The Meteor Man
1993
Plays Blake Barton
Bells Are Ringing
1960
Plays Harry
The Proud and Profane
1956
Plays Russian doctor
Mail Order Bride
2003
Plays Joe Gruen
Invasion of the Saucer Men
1957
Plays Ed
Manna from Heaven
2002
Plays Captain King Crab (voice)
King Crab: Space Crustacean
1999
Plays Barney
The Great Impostor
1960
Plays King Gama
Princess Ida
1982
Plays Sub Crewman
Torpedo Run
1958
Plays Ralph Chandler
Death Car on the Freeway
1979
Plays Pete Dewitt
Hail Caesar
1994
Plays Yosemite Sam (voice)
From Hare to Eternity
1997
Plays Neighborhood Street Punk
The Delicate Delinquent
1957
Plays Benjamin Tickerman / Clockwise
Sting of the Black Scorpion
2002
Plays Pike
Uphill All the Way
1986
Plays The Man
Skidoo
1968
Plays George M. Wilson
Sail a Crooked Ship
1961
Plays Flat Top
Hot Rod Girl
1956
Plays The Riddler
Legends of the Super Heroes
1979
Plays Tommy Burns
Dragstrip Girl
1957
Plays Tod Wisdom
Ride Beyond Vengeance
1966
Plays Mr. Green
Hot Resort
1985
Plays Roman Navarro
Man of the Century
1999
Plays Moxie Cusack
The George Raft Story
1961
Plays Johnny Zero
Joker's Wild
1992
Plays Mack
Castle Rock
2000
Plays Walsh
Hollywood Vice Squad
1986
Plays Ron Saphier
Midnight
1989
Plays Cain Ball
Twilight of the Ice Nymphs
1997
Plays Asino
Amore!
1993
Plays Billy Joe Rivas
Sweet Justice
1991
Plays Chameleon
Record City
1978
Plays Benny Walsh
The Last Hand
1997
Plays Fred Kruger
Underground Aces
1981
Plays Daffy Duck / Foghorn Leghorn (voice)
Superior Duck
1996
Plays Burdus
The Creature of the Sunny Side Up Trailer Park
2003
Plays Joe
Portland Exposé
1957
Plays Tommy Burns
Runaway Daughters
1956
Plays The Slim Man
High Times Potluck
2003
Plays Frank Henderson
Ring of Fire
1961
Plays Harry Werner, alias Nash
The Uppercrust
1981
Plays Pfc. 'Skids' Madigan
Tank Battalion
1958
TV Shows
Plays Professor John H. Keynes
Love Story in Harvard
2004
Plays The Riddler
Batman
1966
Plays Professor Hugo Strange (voice)
The Batman
2004
Plays Self - Impressionist
The Steve Allen Show
1956
Plays Dan Wesker
Goliath Awaits
1981
Plays Seton Kellogg
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
1979
Plays Wharton
Combat!
1962
Plays The Riddler
Legends of the Superheroes
1979
Plays Rev. Jack Cheese (voice)
The Ren & Stimpy Show
1991
Plays Cowboy with Singer
The Restless Gun
1957
Plays Bele
Star Trek
1966
Plays Frank Gorshin
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Stash
Hawaii Five-O
1969
Plays Alan Starkie
Naked City
1958
Plays Harry Dana
Charlie's Angels
1976
Plays Orlich Hoffman
Wonder Woman
1975
Plays Dick
General Electric Theater
1953
Plays Stinky Flanagan
The High Chaparral
1967
Plays Hal
The Millionaire
1955
Plays Harry Simms
The Defenders
1961
Plays Brother Septimus
Are You Afraid of the Dark?
1992
Plays Arnold Goldman
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Plays Page
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1955
Plays Sharpie Lawyer
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
1993
Plays Lew Rydell
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962
Plays Captain King Crab (voice)
What a Cartoon!
1995
Plays Ward Ellers
Monsters
1988
Latest Trailers
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Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt
Full Filmography
Angels with Angles
George Burns / Shelleen
2005
Film
Love Story in Harvard
Professor John H. Keynes · 16 episodes
2004–
TV
The Batman
Professor Hugo Strange (voice) · 3 episodes
2004–
TV
Mail Order Bride
Russian doctor
2003
Film
High Times Potluck
The Slim Man
2003
Film
The Creature of the Sunny Side Up Trailer Park
Burdus
2003
Film
Sting of the Black Scorpion
Benjamin Tickerman / Clockwise
2002
Film
Manna from Heaven
Ed
2002
Film
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Frank Gorshin · 1 episode
2000–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Frank Gorshin still alive?
Frank Gorshin passed away on May 17, 2005 at age 72.
What are the most famous roles of Frank Gorshin?
Frank Gorshin is best known for roles in Twelve Monkeys, Batman, Beethoven's 3rd.
How many movies has Frank Gorshin been in?
Over a 49-year career (since 1956), Frank Gorshin has appeared in 60 movies and 26 TV shows.
What was Frank Gorshin's first movie?
The career of Frank Gorshin began with Runaway Daughters (1956).
What is Frank Gorshin's most recent movie or series?
Frank Gorshin's most recent release is Angels with Angles, which premiered on December 16, 2005.
What TV shows has Frank Gorshin appeared in?
On television, Frank Gorshin has appeared in Star Trek, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Are You Afraid of the Dark?, Batman.
Frank Gorshin
1933-04-05 · 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.