Frank Gorshin
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Frank John Gorshin, Jr. (April 5, 1933 – May 17, 2005) was an American actor and comedian. He was perhaps best known as an impressionist, with many guest appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show and The Tonight Show (with host Steve Allen). His most famous acting role was as The Riddler in the Batman live action television series. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Frank Gorshin reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Frank Gorshin's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Frank Gorshin remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Treasure Island, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Frank Gorshin Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Frank Gorshin's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Frank Gorshin.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Mail Order Bride | Russian doctor | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Creature of the Sunny Side Up Trailer Park | Burdus | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt | Frank Gorshin | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Sting of the Black Scorpion | Benjamin Tickerman / Clockwise | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes | The Riddler (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Beethoven's 3rd | Uncle Morrie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Luck of the Draw | Sterling Johnson | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Castle Rock | Mack | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Phantom Eye | Codger | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Man of the Century | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Final Rinse | Chief | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | From Hare to Eternity | Yosemite Sam (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Twilight of the Ice Nymphs | Cain Ball | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Guy Maddin: Waiting for Twilight | Cain Ball (during production of Twilight of the Ice Nymphs) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Bloodmoon | Chief William Hutchins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Pullet Surprise | Foghorn Leghorn (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Superior Duck | Daffy Duck / Foghorn Leghorn (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Twelve Monkeys | Dr. Fletcher | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Big Story | Cub Reporter / Editor / Older Reporter (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Meteor Man | Byers the Mobster | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Joker's Wild | Johnny Zero | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Uphill All the Way | Pike | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Treasure Island | Ben Gunn | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Uppercrust | Harry Werner, alias Nash | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Underground Aces | Fred Kruger | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Death Car on the Freeway | Ralph Chandler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Record City | Chameleon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Rudolph's Shiny New Year | Sir Ten-to-Three (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Sky Hei$t | Ben Hardings | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Horror Hall of Fame: A Monster Salute | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Skidoo | The Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Batman | The Riddler | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Ride Beyond Vengeance | Tod Wisdom | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | That Darn Cat! | Iggy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Sail a Crooked Ship | George M. Wilson | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Ring of Fire | Frank Henderson | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Where the Boys Are | Basil | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Great Impostor | Barney | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Studs Lonigan | Kenny Killarney | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Bells Are Ringing | Blake Barton | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Warlock | Billy Gannon (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Torpedo Run | Sub Crewman | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Portland Exposé | Joe | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Delicate Delinquent | Neighborhood Street Punk | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Invasion of the Saucer-Men | Joe Gruen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Dragstrip Girl | Tommy Burns | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The True Story of Jesse James | Charley Ford | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Between Heaven and Hell | Pvt. Millard - Co. G (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Hot Rod Girl | Flat Top | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Proud and Profane | Harry | Average | Similar → |
Frank Gorshin - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Frank Gorshin?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Frank Gorshin is "Treasure Island" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Frank Gorshin acted in?
Frank Gorshin has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Frank Gorshin?
Other notable films include "The Phantom Eye", "The Horror Hall of Fame: A Monster Salute", and "Twelve Monkeys".