Bob Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 'The Riddler' Frank Gorshin Dies at 72 By JEFF WILSON, Associated Press Writer BURBANK, Calif. - Frank Gorshin, the impressionist with 100 faces best known for his Emmy-nominated role as the Riddler on the "Batman" TV series, has died. He was 72. Gorshin's wife of 48 years, Christina, was at his side when he died Tuesday at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, his agent and longtime friend, Fred Wostbrock, said Wednesday. "He put up a valiant fight with lung cancer, emphysema and pneumonia," Mrs. Gorshin said in a statement Despite dozens of TV and movie credits, Gorshin will be forever remembered for his role as the Riddler, Adam West's villainous foil in the question mark-pocked green suit and bowler hat on "Batman" from 1966 to '69. "It really was a catalyst for me," Gorshin recalled in a 2002 Associated Press interview. "I was nobody. I had done some guest shots here and there. But after I did that, I became a headliner in Vegas, so I can't put it down." West said the death of his longtime friend was a big loss. "Frank will be missed," West said in a statement. "He was a friend and fascinating character." Gorshin earned another Emmy nomination for one for a guest shot on "Star Trek," a 1969 episode called "Let That Be Your Last Battlefield." In 2002, Gorshin portrayed George Burns on Broadway in the one-man show "Say Goodnight Gracie." He used only a little makeup and no prosthetics. "I don't know how to explain it. It just comes," he said. "I wish I could say, `This is step A, B and C.' But I can't do that. I do it, you know. The ironic thing is I've done impressions all my life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjets Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 he was great... RIP RIDDLER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 move this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted May 18, 2005 Author Share Posted May 18, 2005 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gang Green Girl Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Bob: You write one good article and now you're getting all bossy. What gives? Write more. No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green DNA Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 move this thread He once did an impression of a football player. That makes it a football related thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 RIP Frank Always remember my past and coming home from school and watching Batman on t.v growing up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 He once did an impression of a football player. That makes it a football related thread. That response sounds like it's coming from a woman. But I won't mention any names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gg Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 That response sounds like it's coming from a woman. But I won't mention any names. have you missed me Tx?? Have you been wandering from thread to thread for th past couple of days wondering where i was and how come no one was paying attention to your posts??? dont come back with ... "i didnt realize you were gone" aint gone work... smart a$$!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gg Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 That response sounds like it's coming from a woman. But I won't mention any names. have you missed me Tx?? Have you been wandering from thread to thread for th past couple of days wondering where i was and how come no one was paying attention to your posts??? dont come back with ... "i didnt realize you were gone" aint gone work... smart a$$!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 have you missed me Tx?? Have you been wandering from thread to thread for th past couple of days wondering where i was and how come no one was paying attention to your posts??? dont come back with ... "i didnt realize you were gone" aint gone work... smart a$$!!!!! Do I know you? Yep, I was wandering around like Cubed's lost puppy dog. As a matter of fact, I posted a pic of Martin in one thread. Martin looks like he is feeling a little under the weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 have you missed me Tx?? Have you been wandering from thread to thread for th past couple of days wondering where i was and how come no one was paying attention to your posts??? dont come back with ... "i didnt realize you were gone" aint gone work... smart a$$!!!!! Do I know you? Yep, I was wandering around like Cubed's lost puppy dog. As a matter of fact, I posted a pic of Martin in one thread. Martin looks like he is feeling a little under the weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gg Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Do I know you? Yep, I was wandering around like Cubed's lost puppy dog. As a matter of fact, I posted a pic of Martin in one thread. Martin looks like he is feeling a little under the weather. Enjoy! No you dont know me... go back to GGG! phew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gg Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Do I know you? Yep, I was wandering around like Cubed's lost puppy dog. As a matter of fact, I posted a pic of Martin in one thread. Martin looks like he is feeling a little under the weather. Enjoy! No you dont know me... go back to GGG! phew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Enjoy! No you dont know me... go back to GGG! phew! Hey gg, sorry to rain on your parade. I know this is a big night for you. I'm sure you look great in your maid of honor dress for Mary Kay's wedding tonight. Enjoy. :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Enjoy! No you dont know me... go back to GGG! phew! Hey gg, sorry to rain on your parade. I know this is a big night for you. I'm sure you look great in your maid of honor dress for Mary Kay's wedding tonight. Enjoy. :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gg Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Hey gg, sorry to rain on your parade. I know this is a big night for you. I'm sure you look great in your maid of honor dress for Mary Kay's wedding tonight. Enjoy. :wink: OY! frankly Tx your material is old and tired and by the way i love rain...i just feel sorry for ggg ..that she has to endure your crap.. i know she is a kind soul so she wont be mean to you...but OY...now we will have to endure endless pics that you post of sick or hurt dogs ...and i actually think that is somewhat sick... i am not into using animals in pain for pleasure like you do...( i could insert a gerbil reference here but it is not my style )......OY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gg Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Hey gg, sorry to rain on your parade. I know this is a big night for you. I'm sure you look great in your maid of honor dress for Mary Kay's wedding tonight. Enjoy. :wink: OY! frankly Tx your material is old and tired and by the way i love rain...i just feel sorry for ggg ..that she has to endure your crap.. i know she is a kind soul so she wont be mean to you...but OY...now we will have to endure endless pics that you post of sick or hurt dogs ...and i actually think that is somewhat sick... i am not into using animals in pain for pleasure like you do...( i could insert a gerbil reference here but it is not my style )......OY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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