Original Riddler Frank Gorshin, 72

Posted: Wednesday, May 18th, 2005 3:52 pm

Frank GorshinFrank Gorshin, who starred as the Riddler in the TV show “Batman,” died Tuesday in Burbank, Calif., of complications from lung cancer, emphysema and pneumonia. He was 72.

An expert impressionist, Gorshin had a long career in television, features and on stage, but is best known for his role on the 1960s series as Batman’s green-suited nemesis. The role netted him an Emmy nom in 1966. … Read full obituary