Frank Gorshin
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On playing the Riddler in "Batman" (1966): "When I was first approached to play the Riddler, I thought it was a joke. Then I discovered the show had a good script and agreed to do the role.... Now I am in love with the character. I developed the Riddler`s fiendish laugh at Hollywood parties. I listened to myself laugh and discovered that that the funniest jokes brought out the high-pitched giggle I use on the show. With further study I came to realize that it wasn`t so much how I laughed as what I laughed at that created the sense of menace."
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Birthdate :April 5, 1933
Location :Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania
Country : United States of America
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Job :actors
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Frank Gorshin Timeline
1960
Tested for the role of Cookie in G.I. Blues (1960), starring Elvis Presley.1964
Was one of Ed Sullivan's guests on the famous 9 February 1964 show that featured the US debut of The Beatles.1966
His manic portrayal of The Riddler in "Batman" (1966) on TV was directly responsible for turning the character in the comics from a minor villain into one of Batman's major recurring enemies.1966
Was the only member of the cast of "Batman" (1966) to receive an Emmy nomination.1966
His signature challenge line in the TV series "Batman" (1966), "Riddle me this, Batman!" became a catch-phrase at that time.1992
Biography in: "Who's Who in Comedy" by Ronald L. Smith, pg. 189. New York: Facts on File, 1992. ISBN 08160233872002
Appeared in 2002 in a one-man stage show based on the life of George Burns, entitled "Say Goodnight, Gracie.".2004
He died just four days before the first appearance of The Riddler (voiced by Robert Englund) in the animated series "The Batman" (2004).2005
His last job before his death was a guest appearance on "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Grave Danger: Volume 1 (#5.24)" (2005), the first half of the series' fifth season finale, directed by Quentin Tarantino. He died two days before the episode actually aired. In an ironic note, the famous impressionist's final role was to portray himself.
