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Frank Gorshin
Birth: Apr. 5, 1933
Death: May 17, 2005
Burbank
Los Angeles County
California, USA

Actor. He was born in Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania). Appearing in more than 100 films, he is best remembered for his portrayal of the character 'The Riddler' in the classic 1960s TV series "Batman," for which he received an Emmy Award nomination. In films, he worked in "The Proud and the Profane" (1956), "The True Story of Jesse James" (1957), "Bells Are Ringing" (1960), "That Darn Cat" (1965). His last work was the role of George Burns in the Broadway hit, "Say Goodnight, Gracie." (bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni) 

 
Cause of death: Emphysema, Lung cancer
 
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Burial:
Calvary Cemetery
Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
Pennsylvania, USA
 
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Originally Created by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni
Record added: May 17, 2005
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Frank Gorshin
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Frank Gorshin
Added by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni
 
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- CHARLIE
 Added: May. 17, 2013
Question: Who is the man famously portraying the king of riddles and puzzles and presented aa great portrayal of the character 'The Riddler' in the classic 1960s TV series "Batman,"? The answer is Frank Gorshin, you were wonderful as the Riddler! Remember...(Read more)
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 Added: May. 17, 2013

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