Original Riddler Frank Gorshin, 72
Posted: Wednesday, May 18th, 2005 3:52 pm
Frank 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. …
Gorshin recently starred as George Burns in the national tour of “Say Goodnight Gracie.” For the show’s Broadway debut, he was nominated for a Drama Desk Award and won the Outer Critics Circle Award in 2002. … Read full obituary
