Obituary of Frank Gorshin

Frank Gorshin

Frank John Gorshin Jr. (born April 5, 1933 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) was a TV Actor and comedian who was best known for many guest appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show and Tonight Starring Steve Allen. As an actor, he played the Riddler on the live-action TV series “Batman.” Frank died on May 17, 2005 and his death was because of lung cancer including complications of pneumonia and emphysema. He died at age 72.

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Frank Gorshin Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Gorshin, Frank
Common Name: Frank Gorshin
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth Date: April 05, 1933
Age: 72 (at death)
Also Known As: The Riddler
Occupations:
- TV Actor
- Comedian

Net Worth: $1.5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Lime
Favorite Scent: Black Opium Eau de Parfum
Favorite Actor: Marlon Brando

Frank's Family Tree

Birth Name: Frank John Gorshin Jr.
Father: Frank Gorshin Sr.
Mother: Frances "Fanny" Gorshin (nèe Prešeren)
Brother(s):

Herman Gorshin

Sister(s):

Dottie Roland

Spouse/Partner:

Christina Randazzo (married April 8, 1957-2005, his death)

Son(s):

Mitchell Gorshin

Death Notice:

Date: May 17 2005 at age 72
Place: Burbank, California, United States
Cause of Death: Lung Cancer (Complications of pneumonia and emphysema)
Interment: Buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Pittsburgh, PA

Category Tags:

TV Actor Comedian American Born on April 5th Born in 1933 Born in Pennsylvania Died in 2005 Died at age 72 Died from Lung Cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"Old man Gorshin will always be remembered for his incredible talent, unwavering dedication to his craft, and larger-than-life personality that left a lasting impact on all who were fortunate enough to know him. (V)"

"Frank Gorshin was a highly regarded actor and impressionist, best known for his memorable role as The Riddler in the 1960s Batman television series. Sadly, his career was cut short due to complications from lung cancer. (V)"

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