who played the riddler in the original batman series
Frank John Gorshin, Jr.
title: Riddler text: 59th Greatest Comic Book Villain of All Time. The character has been substantially adapted from the comics into various forms of media, such as feature films, television series and video games. The Riddler has been voiced by John Glover in the DC animated universe, Robert Englund in "The Batman", and Wally Wingert in the . He has been portrayed in live-action by Frank Gorshin and John Astin in the 1960s "Batman" television series, Jim Carrey in the 1995 film "Batman Forever", and Cory Michael Smith in the FOX television show "Gotham". The Riddler has an obsession with riddles, puzzles, and title: Frank Gorshin text: Role in a Comedy) for his best remembered role as The Riddler on ABC's 1960s live-action television series "Batman", starring Adam West and Burt Ward. Gorshin's portrayal of the character included a high-pitched, deranged cackle, inspired by that of Tommy Udo (Richard Widmark) in "Kiss of Death" (1947). He played the Riddler in ten episodes of the series as well as the theatrical movie, although John Astin made one appearance in the role on an occasion when Gorshin was unavailable. He reprised the role in the 1979 television movie "Legends of the Superheroes". Gorshin also had a memorable role in title: Frank Gorshin text: Frank Gorshin Frank John Gorshin Jr. (April 5, 1933 – May 17, 2005) was an American character actor, impressionist, and comedian. He was perhaps best known as an impressionist, with many guest appearances on "The Ed Sullivan Show" and "Tonight Starring Steve Allen". His most famous acting role was as the Riddler on the live-action television series "Batman". Gorshin was born on April 5, 1933, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of Catholic parents Frances, a seamstress, and Frank Gorshin Sr., a railroad worker. He was of Slovenian ancestry. His father, Frank Sr., was a second-generation Slovenian-American whose parents emigrated to title: Frank Gorshin text: shows, audiences were warned not to attend if they disliked smoking, as he often smoked onstage. He is interred at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in the Hazelwood section of Pittsburgh. Frank Gorshin Frank John Gorshin Jr. (April 5, 1933 – May 17, 2005) was an American character actor, impressionist, and comedian. He was perhaps best known as an impressionist, with many guest appearances on "The Ed Sullivan Show" and "Tonight Starring Steve Allen". His most famous acting role was as the Riddler on the live-action television series "Batman". Gorshin was born on April 5, 1933, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of title: Batman in film text: hooded villain whose identity remains a mystery throughout the serial until the end. "Batman" (also known as "Batman: The Movie") is a 1966 film adaptation of the popular "Batman" television series, and was the first full-length theatrical adaptation of the DC Comics character. The 20th Century Fox release starred Adam West as Batman and Burt Ward as Robin, as well as Lee Meriwether as Catwoman, Cesar Romero as the Joker, Burgess Meredith as the Penguin and Frank Gorshin as the Riddler. The film was directed by Leslie H. Martinson, who also directed a pair of "Batman" episodes: "The Penguin Goes