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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.
On April 8, 1957, Gorshin married Christina Randazzo. They had one son, Mitchell, and later separated but remained married until his death.
Gorshin was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of Roman Catholic parents Frances, a seamstress, and Frank Gorshin, Sr., a railroad worker. At the age of 15, he took a part-time job as a cinema usher at the Sheridan Square Theatre. He memorized the mannerisms of the screen stars he saw and created an impressionist act. He was still in high school when he obtained his first paid employment, which he secured as the prize in a Pittsburgh talent contest in 1951: a one-week engagement at Jackie Heller's New York nightclub, Carousel. His parents had insisted that he take the engagement, even though his 15-year-old brother had been hit by a car and killed just two nights before.
Frank Gorshin on the Dean Martin Show
Conan O'Brien 'Frank Gorshin! 11/25/97
Frank Gorshin does Burt Lancaster roasting Sammy Davis Jr.wmv
Frank Gorshin's James Cagney Impression at the AFI Life Achievement Award
FRANK GORSHIN jerry lewis show 1967 scene 1
FRANK GORSHIN - 1966 - Standup Comedy
FRANK GORSHIN - 1966 - Standup Comedy
Frank Gorshin Live at The Top Hat
Ed Norton and Frank Gorshin Roast Jackie Gleason
THE RIDDLER - FRANK GORSHIN
Dean Martin Roasts Sammy Davis Jr Part 3
Frank Gorshin - 1991 Part 1 of 2
THE KOPYCATS - 1972 - guest host Raymond Burr - starring Frank Gorshin, Rich Little, Will Jordan
SAMMY DAVIS JR. SHOW - 1966 - guest star Frank Gorshin greatest impressionist
Actors: Julie Newmar (actress), Julie Newmar (actress), Scott L. Schwartz (actor), Adam West (actor), Jason Marsden (actor), Lee Meriwether (actress), Cesar Romero (actor), Curtis Armstrong (actor), Paul A. Kaufman (actor), Carl Ciarfalio (actor), Jason Marsden (actor), Frank Gorshin (actor), Burgess Meredith (actor), Paul A. Kaufman (producer), Betty White (actress),
Plot: Adam West and Burt Ward are taken on a crazy adventure when the Batmobile is stolen from a car museum and they must track down the thief and return it. After solving a puzzle, they realize that the clues to finding the fiend who stole the Batmobile are hidden in their past. During the search, they flashback to their three seasons in tights, including their many sexual escapades. Ultimately they find the Batmobile, but get caught in the villain's lair. Tied to dynamite, will Adam and Burt get out in time? Tune in next time...same bat time...same bat channel!!
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