Meeting Frank Gorshin - Chiller Theater 1998

I've just re-arranged this tribute page slightly.  So I'm adding the two photos I have of my meeting with Frank Gorshin at Chiller Theater in 1998.  I also had the pleasure of seeing Frank several times in Las Vegas at The Sands, Gold Coast, Vegas World, and in two plays PROMISES, PROMISES and GUYS AND DOLLS.

Edge of Night - Mr. Lucky (60's) & Peter Pan Photos

Video of Frank doing CAGNEY on Mr. Lucky - 60's

http://www.tvobscurities.com/shows/mrlucky.php

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Frank as Captain Hook in the Play Peter Pan - 1981.

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I wish I had been a soap opera watcher in the 80's .... I had no idea Frank had done so many insane characters on the EDGE OF NIGHT t.v. show.   Even a photo of him in "drag".... OMG!!     And, if the scan is clear enough, check out that little baby's EYES looking at Frank ... the kid looks like her eyes are going to pop out!!  ha-ha.   Elaine

AT HOME WITH FRANK GORSHIN 1966 PHOTOS

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04087/291999.stm

2004 Photos of Frank and FAMILY ALBUM photos

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This article is from a November 1966 New York Coloroto Magazine.  At Home With Frank Gorshin.  Great photos of young Frank with his wife and baby and their lovely home in California.

Part II - Frank bio courtesy of IMBd

Among his prized possessions is a review from Hollywood Reporter:
"Frank Gorshin is so talented, he has to be one of the greatest entertainers today. He is an actor- a fine actor. He is a singer- a fine singer. He is a comic- a splendid comic"

Filmography as: Actor, Himself, Archive Footage, Notable TV Guest Appearances

Archive Footage

1. De Superman à Spider-Man: L'aventure des super-héros (2002) (V) .... The Riddler
2. The Very Best of the Ed Sullivan Show 2 (1991) (TV) .... Himself

Filmography as: Actor, Himself, Archive Footage, Notable TV Guest Appearances

Notable TV Guest Appearances

1. "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" playing "Himself" in episode: "Grave Danger" (episode # 5.24) 19 May 2005
2. "Biography" playing "Himself" in episode: "Catwoman" July 2004
3. "Black Scorpion" playing "Benjamin Tickerman/Clockwise" in episode: "Crime Time" (episode # 1.8) 23 February 2001
4. "Hollywood Off-Ramp" in episode: "Unfunny Girl" (episode # 1.23) 10 November 2000
5. "Biography" playing "Himself" in episode: "Adam West: Behind the Cowl" 4 September 2000
6. "Donny & Marie" playing "Himself" 3 August 1999
7. "Sin City Spectacular" (episode # 1.12) 8 November 1998
8. "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" 26 November 1997
9. "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" playing "Sharpie Lawyer" in episode: "Whine, Whine, Whine" (episode # 2.21) 14 May 1995
10. "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" playing "Brother Septimus" in episode: "The Tale of the Carved Stone" (episode # 3.7) 26 February 1994
11. "The Ren & Stimpy Show" playing "The Reverend Jack Cheese" (voice) in episode: "Jack Cheese"
12. "Monsters" playing "Ward Ellers" in episode: "Parents from Space" (episode # 1.14) 11 February 1989
13. "Murder, She Wrote" playing "Arnold Goldman" in episode: "Mourning Among the Wisterias" (episode # 4.15) 14 February 1988
14. "The Fall Guy" playing "Frakes" in episode: "Losers Weepers: Part 1" (episode # 4.1) 19 September 1984
15. "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century" playing "Seton Kellogg" (uncredited) in episode: "A Blast for Buck" (episode # 1.16) 17 January 1980
16. "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century" playing "Seton Kellogg" in episode: "The Plot to Kill a City: Part 2" (episode # 1.7) 18 October 1979
17. "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century" playing "Seton Kellogg" in episode: "The Plot to Kill a City: Part 1" (episode # 1.6) 11 October 1979
18. "Wonder Woman" playing "Dr. Hoffman" in episode: "The Deadly Toys" (episode # 2.12) 30 December 1977
19. "The Mike Douglas Show" playing "Himself" 21 October 1977
20. "Charlie's Angels" playing "Harry Dana" in episode: "Angels at Sea" (episode # 1.21) 23 March 1977
21. "Police Woman" playing "David Griffin" in episode: "Glitter with a Bullet" (episode # 2.10) 18 November 1975
22. "S.W.A.T." in episode: "Ordeal" (episode # 2.10) 8 November 1975
23. "Get Christie Love" in episode: "From Paris with Love" (episode # 1.19) 5 March 1975
24. "Get Christie Love" in episode: "Murder on High C" (episode # 1.16) 5 February 1975
25. "Hawaii Five-O" playing "Stash" in episode: "Welcome to Our Branch Office" (episode # 7.11) 3 December 1974
26. "Ironside" playing "Dorian" in episode: "What's New with Mark?" (episode # 8.3) 26 September 1974
27. "The Flip Wilson Show" playing "Himself" 15 November 1972
28. "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In" playing "Himself" (episode # 5.5) 11 October 1971
29. "O'Hara, U.S. Treasury" playing "Little Willie" in episode: "Operation: Bribery" (episode # 1.4) 8 October 1971
30. "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" playing "Himself" 19 April 1971
31. "The Virginian" playing "Dutch" in episode: "Follow the Leader" (episode # 9.11) 2 December 1970
32. "The Name of the Game" playing "Billy Howell" in episode: "Jenny Wilde Is Drowning" (episode # 2.24) 27 March 1970
33. "You Don't Say" playing "Himself" 4 August 1969
34. "The High Chaparral" playing "Patrick 'Stinky' Flanagan" in episode: "Stinky Flanagan" (episode # 2.21) 21 February 1969
35. "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In" playing "Himself - Guest Performer" (episode # 2.17) 29 January 1969
36. "Star Trek" playing "Commissioner Bele" in episode: "Let That Be Your Last Battlefield" (episode # 3.15) 10 January 1969
37. "The Jackie Gleason Show" playing "Himself" (episode # 3.8) 16 November 1968
38. "The Carol Burnett Show" playing "Himself" (episode # 1.16) 8 January 1968
39. "Garrison's Gorillas" playing "Destin" in episode: "Thieves' Holiday" (episode # 1.10) 7 November 1967
40. "The Jackie Gleason Show" playing "Himself" (episode # 2.8) 28 October 1967
41. "Batman" playing "The Riddler" in episode: "Ring Around the Riddler" (episode # 3.2) 21 September 1967
42. "Batman" playing "The Riddler" (uncredited) in episode: "Enter Batgirl, Exit Penguin" (episode # 3.1) 14 September 1967
43. "The Jackie Gleason Show" playing "Himself" in episode: "Jackie Gleason's 51st Birthday Celebration" (episode # 1.21) 25 February 1967
44. "The Dean Martin Show" playing "Himself" 9 February 1967
45. "The Dean Martin Show" playing "Himself" 29 September 1966
46. "Batman" playing "The Riddler" in episode: "The Riddler's False Notion" (episode # 1.32) 28 April 1966
47. "Batman" playing "The Riddler" in episode: "Death in Slow Motion" (episode # 1.31) 27 April 1966
48. "A Man Called Shenandoah" playing "Otto" in episode: "The Clown" (episode # 1.31) 18 April 1966
49. "Batman" playing "The Riddler" in episode: "Give 'Em the Axe" (episode # 1.24) 31 March 1966
50. "The Munsters" playing "Fair Deal Dan" in episode: "Herman, the Tire Kicker" (episode # 2.28) 31 March 1966
51. "Batman" playing "The Riddler" in episode: "The Ring of Wax" (episode # 1.23) 30 March 1966
52. "The Andy Williams Show" playing "Himself" 7 March 1966
53. "Batman" playing "The Riddler" in episode: "When the Rat's Away the Mice will Play" (episode # 1.12) 17 February 1966
54. "Batman" playing "The Riddler" in episode: "A Riddle a Day keeps the Riddler Away" (episode # 1.11) 16 February 1966
55. "I've Got a Secret" playing "Himself" 24 January 1966
56. "Batman" playing "The Riddler" in episode: "Smack in the Middle" (episode # 1.2) 13 January 1966
57. "Batman" playing "The Riddler" in episode: "Hi Diddle Riddle" (episode # 1.1) 12 January 1966
58. "Combat!" playing "Pvt. Gavin" in episode: "The Hell Machine" (episode # 3.28) 30 March 1965
59. "The Nurses" in episode: "Last Rites for a Rag Doll" (episode # 3.15) 5 January 1965
60. "The Alfred Hitchcock Hour" playing "Lew Rydell" in episode: "The Second Verdict" (episode # 2.30) 29 May 1964
61. "The DuPont Show of the Week" playing "Jeremy Rabbitt" in episode: "Jeremy Rabbitt - The Secret Avenger" (episode # 3.12) 5 April 1964
62. "Toast of the Town" playing "Impressionist" (episode # 17.19) 9 February 1964
63. "Toast of the Town" playing "Impressionist" (episode # 17.18) 2 February 1964
64. "Toast of the Town" playing "Impressionist" (episode # 17.3) 13 October 1963
65. "Naked City" playing "Alan Starkie" in episode: "Beyond This Place There Be Dragons" (episode # 4.19) 30 January 1963
66. "Combat!" playing "Wharton" in episode: "The Medal" (episode # 1.14) 8 January 1963
67. "Empire" playing "Billy Roy Fix" in episode: "The Fire Dancer" (episode # 1.7) 13 November 1962
68. "The Untouchables" playing "Herbie Catcher" in episode: "The Pea" (episode # 4.5) 23 October 1962
69. "Toast of the Town" playing "Comedian" (episode # 15.40) 17 June 1962
70. "Toast of the Town" playing "Impressionist" (episode # 15.20) 28 January 1962
71. "Toast of the Town" playing "Himself - Comedian/Impressionist" (episode # 15.9) 12 November 1961
72. "The Defenders" playing "Harry Simms" in episode: "The Hundred Lives of Harry Simms" (episode # 1.7) 28 October 1961
73. "Toast of the Town" playing "Comedian" (episode # 14.20) 26 February 1961
74. "Mr. Lucky" playing "Jerry Musco" in episode: "The Last Laugh" (episode # 1.17) 13 February 1960
75. "Hennesey" playing "Pulaski" in episode: "Shore Patrol" (episode # 1.5) 26 October 1959
76. "The Detectives Starring Robert Taylor" playing "Billy McGirth" in episode: "The Streger Affair" (episode # 1.1) 16 October 1959
77. "Hennesey" playing "Pulaski" in episode: "Hennesey Meets Honeyboy" (episode # 1.2) 5 October 1959
78. "Hennesey" playing "Pulaski" in episode: "Pilot" (episode # 1.1) 28 September 1959
79. "General Electric Theater" playing "Dick" in episode: "Bill Bailey Won't You Please Come Home?" (episode # 7.17) 25 January 1959
80. "Frontier Doctor" playing "Hank Butts" in episode: "Shadow of Belle Starr" (episode # 1.15) 3 January 1959
81. "The Restless Gun" in episode: "Duel at Lockwood" (episode # 1.1) 23 September 1957
82. "Navy Log" playing "Captain Ray Duncan" in episode: "Operation Lend Lease Adti: Amscray" (episode # 2.18) 13 February 1957
83. "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" playing "Page" in episode: "Decoy" (episode # 1.37) 10 June 1956

Frank Gorshin Bio - Courtesy of IMBd

1. Firedog (2005) (filming) (voice) .... Deano Rat
2. Angels with Angles (2005) (post-production) .... George Burns/Shelleen
   Buckaroo (2005) .... Judge
3. "Rubeusutori in Habeodeu" (2004) TV Series .... Professor John Keynes
   ... aka Love Story in Harvard (International: English title)
4. "The Batman" (2004) TV Series (voice) .... Hugo Strange
5. The Creature of the Sunny Side Up Trailer Park (2004) .... Burdus
6. Mail Order Bride (2003) .... Russian Doctor
7. Sting of the Black Scorpion (2002) (V) .... Clockwise
8. Manna From Heaven (2002) .... Ed
9. High Times Potluck (2002) .... The Slim Man
10. Diablo II: Lord of Destruction (2001) (VG) .... Marius, Lysander
11. Something Else (2000) (V) .... Grandpa
12. The Curio Trunk (2000) .... Harold Belfast
13. Beethoven's 3rd (2000) (V) .... Uncle Morrie Newton
14. Luck of the Draw (2000) .... Sterling Johnson
15. Castlerock (2000) .... Mack
16. Diablo II (2000) (VG) (voice) .... Marius, Lysander
    "General Hospital" (1963) TV Series .... Rev. Love (1999)
17. "The Phantom Eye" (1999) (mini) TV Series .... Codger
    ... aka Roger Corman's The Phantom Eye (USA: complete title)
18. Game Day (1999) .... Sam Segal
19. Final Rinse (1999) .... Chief
20. Man of the Century (1999) .... Roman Navarro
21. All Shook Up (1999) .... Sheriff Dudston
22. The Art of Murder (1999)
23. The Rules (For Men) (1999)
24. Bloodmoon (1997) .... Chief Hutchins
25. Twilight of the Ice Nymphs (1997) .... Cain Ball
26. Pullet Surprise (1997) (voice) .... Foghorn Leghorn
27. After the Game (1997) .... Benny Walsh
    ... aka The Last Hand (USA: DVD title)
28. Better Than Ever (1997) .... Will
29. Threshold (1997)
30. Superior Duck (1996) (voice) .... Daffy Duck
31. From Hare to Eternity (1996) (voice) .... Yosemite Sam
32. Twelve Monkeys (1995) .... Dr. Fletcher
33. Buford's Got a Gun (1995) (TV) .... Buford
34. The Big Story (1994) (voice)
35. Hail Caesar (1994) .... Pete Dewitt
36. The Meteor Man (1993) .... Byers the Mobster
37. Amore! (1993) .... Asino
38. Body Trouble (1992) .... Johnny Zero
    ... aka Joker's Wild
39. The Hollywood Beach Murders (1992) .... Zoran
40. Sweet Justice (1992) .... Billy Joe Rivas
    ... aka Killer Instincts (Europe: English title: video title)
    Holy Batmania (1989) (V)
41. Midnight (1989) .... Ron
42. Beverly Hills Bodysnatchers (1989) .... Doc
43. The Gnomes' Great Adventure (1987) (voice) .... Holler/Carlo/Omar/Prince
44. Hollywood Vice Squad (1986) .... Walsh
    ... aka The Boulevard (Canada: English title: video title)
45. A Masterpiece of Murder (1986) (TV) .... Pierre Rudin
46. Uphill All the Way (1986) .... Pike
47. Hot Resort (1985) .... Mr. Green
48. A Night on the Town (1983) (TV)
49. Princess Ida (1982) (TV) .... King Gama
    ... aka Castle Adamant (UK: subtitle)
50. "The Edge of Night" (1956) TV Series .... Smiley Wilson (1981-1982)
    ... aka Edge of Night (USA: last season title)
51. Goliath Awaits (1981) (TV) .... Dan Wesker
52. Tüchtigen gehört die Welt, Den (1981) .... Harry Werner, alias Nash
    ... aka The Uppercrust (USA)
53. Underground Aces (1981) .... Fred Kruger
    Legends of the Superheroes (1979) (TV) .... The Riddler
54. Death Car on the Freeway (1979) (TV) .... Ralph Chandler
    ... aka Death Car on the Freeway (UK: video title)
    ... aka Wheels of Death (UK: video title)
55. "Greatest Heroes of the Bible" (1978) (mini) TV Series .... Ocran
56. Record City (1978) .... Chameleon
57. Rudolph's Shiny New Year (1976) (TV) (voice) .... Sir Ten-To-Three
58. Sky Heist (1975) (TV) .... Ben Hardings
    Skidoo (1968) .... The Man
59. Batman (1966/I) .... The Riddler
    ... aka Batman: The Movie (USA: video box title)
60. Ride Beyond Vengeance (1966) .... Tod Wisdom
    ... aka Night of the Tiger
61. That Darn Cat! (1965) .... Iggy (Bank-robber)
62. Sail a Crooked Ship (1961) .... George Wilson
63. The George Raft Story (1961) .... Moxie
    ... aka Spin of a Coin (UK)
64. Ring of Fire (1961) .... Frank Henderson
65. The Great Impostor (1961) .... Barney (inmate in federal prison)
66. Where the Boys Are (1960) .... Basil
67. Studs Lonigan (1960) .... Kenny Killarney
68. Bells Are Ringing (1960) .... Blake Barton
    Warlock (1959) (uncredited) .... Billy Gannon
    ... aka Shoot Out at Warlock (USA: reissue title)
69. Night of the Quarter Moon (1959) (uncredited) .... Racist Punk
    ... aka Flesh and Flame
    ... aka The Color of Her Skin (USA)
70. Tank Battalion (1958) .... Pfc. 'Skids' Madigan
    ... aka Korean Attack
71. Portland Expose (1957) .... Joe
72. Invasion of the Saucer Men (1957) .... Joe Gruen
    ... aka Hell Creatures (USA: promotional title)
    ... aka Invasion of the Hell Creatures (UK)
    ... aka Invasion of the Saucer-Men (USA: poster title)
    ... aka Spacemen Saturday Night
73. The Delicate Delinquent (1957) (uncredited) .... Wise Guy on Street
74. Dragstrip Girl (1957) .... Tommy
75. The True Story of Jesse James (1957) .... Charley
    ... aka The James Brothers (UK)
76. Runaway Daughters (1956) .... Tommy
77. Between Heaven and Hell (1956) (uncredited) .... Pvt. Millard Co.G
78. Hot Rod Girl (1956) .... Flat Top
79. The Proud and Profane (1956) .... Harry
    Himself - filmography
    (2000s) (1990s) (1980s) (1970s)
80. Bells Are Ringing: Just in Time (2005) (V) .... Himself
81. VH-1 Where Are They Now: Superheros (2003) (TV) .... Himself
82. Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt (2003) (TV) .... Himself
    Guy Maddin: Waiting for Twilight (1997) .... Cain Ball (during production of Twilight of the Ice Nymphs)
83. Mr. Payback: An Interactive Movie (1995) .... Himself
84. Comic Book Collector (1990) .... Himself
    Choice Cinema (1988) (TV) .... Himself
85. Emmanuel Lewis: My Very Own Show (1987) (TV) .... Himself
    The American Film Institute Salute to James Cagney (1974) (TV) .... Himself
86. "The ABC Comedy Hour" (1972) TV Series .... Himself/Various Characters (1972)
    ... aka ABC Comedy Hour Presents the Kopycats (USA: rerun title) 
    Stage appearances
    • What Makes Sammy Run? playing Sammy Glick at Valley Music Theatre (Los Angeles) (1966)
    • Jimmy playing James J. Walker at Winter Garden Theatre (Broadway) (1969)
    • Prisoner of Second Avenue playing Mel Edison at Parker Playhouse (Florida) (1973)
    • Whodunnit standing in as Andreas Capodistriou at Biltmore Theatre (Broadway) (1982)
    • On the Twentieth Century playing Oscar Jaffe on a tour of the United States (1986)
    • Guys and Dolls as a performer in Las Vegas (1995)
    • The Sunshine Boys as Willie Clark on a tour of the United States (2001)
    • Say Goodnight Gracie as George Burns at Helen Hayes Theatre (Broadway)

1963 Frank Gorshin Article & ARTWORK

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I knew he could sing, dance, do impressions, and act -- but I didn't realize until recently what a great ARTIST Frank was!!   1963 - pre-Riddler days.  ;)

A Link to THE RIDDLER Song & NEVER LET HER GO New

http://www.rupertholmes.com/theatre/OnPointSayGoodnight,Gracie!-12-30-2003.htm   Frank & Rupert - 50 minute audio interview.

http://recordgeek.com/moremp3s.php

I remember watching Frank sing (and dance) along with this song back in the 60's ...    I was also lucky enough to have Frank autograph the record picture sleeve for me in the late 90's when he appeared at THE GOLD COAST CASINO here in Vegas.   (The photos on this site are put here for fans to enjoy - I claim NO ownership to them).  I added a few more on 10 January 2007.  ENJOY!

The other link has Frank's interview about SAY GOODNIGHT GRACIE.