Awesome talent. This guy could do everything well - sing, dance, act and of course, an amazing impressionist.
@forbeswinthrop1539 жыл бұрын
His Burt Lancaster is amazing and deep. He was a great entertainer and one of the best impressionists.
@maynardsmoreland9 жыл бұрын
Frank Gorshin loved movies. He was a theatre usher as a young man, and spent time learning the mannerisms of his film idols. And he was so damn great at it.
@Mike-yg8ig
Жыл бұрын
Hell yeah he was!
@ogrebattle227638 жыл бұрын
Frank was just amazing.... to me he was one of the best & sure there are plenty of impressionists out there Rich Little is considered one of the greatest but I always liked Frank Gorshin he was always one of my favorites...
@chasam123411 ай бұрын
WOW off the chart talent
@davidlarson26488 жыл бұрын
Just brilliant, as I remember from my childhood. And, to do Anthony Quinn...just great.
@Bopalena6 жыл бұрын
Best impressionist hands down.
@HarryLags6 жыл бұрын
Gorshin was the best of the best!
@colinwhitfield93778 жыл бұрын
frank gorshin was the greatest impressionist of all time he WAS who he portrayed,more please,and donn,t forget the Riddler in the original t v batman,as well as many other parts.What an absolute STAR.
@RoarOfWolverine
4 жыл бұрын
Frank was the only Emmy nomination for the entire Batman series for his character of the Riddler. He was a brilliant impressionist and tremendous character actor. His character Cheronian Commissioner Bele for the Star Trek episode “Let This Be Your Last Battlefield” is one of the most memorable aliens from the original series.
@tw364
2 жыл бұрын
I agree !! The absolute best and funniest
@WintersWar2 жыл бұрын
I was just a kid, but was so drawn to his riddler character. He was something special.
@GazmoSin1960s8 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest entertainers ever. What a brilliant talent.
@Mike-yg8ig
2 жыл бұрын
If I could see any performer of all time live it would be Frank. Used to watch him on Sullivan. I was amazed that he could just slip into someone else's voice and face like he did. Inspired me to do the same. People tell me "oh you're so good, how do you do that"? But I know that there will only be one Frank Gorshin. Long live the king.
@JKurayami9 жыл бұрын
well this just blew me away. Great.
@randyjohnson68452 жыл бұрын
He does burt Lancaster so well its almost like a recording of burt's voice
@craigkdillon6 жыл бұрын
I had no idea he was such a great singer and stage entertainer. What a talent.
@robertcornelius3514
6 жыл бұрын
Was he the first to die of AIDS?
@davidkastin4240
Жыл бұрын
@@robertcornelius3514 No Rock Hudson was
@440Nichole2 жыл бұрын
always loved his burt lancaster and kirk douglas
@michaelmueller3462 Жыл бұрын
When I babysit my 2 year old granddaughter, I'll do the "Riddler laugh" and she just loves it.
@mateyinusa32776 жыл бұрын
I remember him in Batman but I never knew he was such a great talent! Really Amazing! Thanks for sharing! :-)
@BossaNossa19 жыл бұрын
Incredible! Love him!
@sesfilmsllc Жыл бұрын
I always saw him as the riddler and I am so glad I stumbled on this.
@gregorykendrick42456 жыл бұрын
One of the best entertainers of all time
@kevinkantell7381 Жыл бұрын
As a kid watching t.v. back in the 60s I loved this man! And the joker on Batman! Classic!
@rickyrydell
Жыл бұрын
The Riddler
@trishacole45927 жыл бұрын
So Multitalented!!
@kenregan6308 Жыл бұрын
The Best Of The Best Impersonators...
@tomcraddock71277 жыл бұрын
Gorshin was the best!
@davidbeckett33138 жыл бұрын
i remember his burt lancaster from when i was a kid , i am 63 now and this guy is still pure class , not like the shite that passes for entertainment today
@jopflah416
4 жыл бұрын
Today it’s about celebrity No Talent Required! The fans fall for it so they share the blame.
@norms39132 жыл бұрын
Damn he pinned the riddler part on Batman series down with that sinister laugh he did
@janiegolden53382 жыл бұрын
Just amazing how he can switch voices on a dime!
@jaimeacosta68468 жыл бұрын
Great forever!
@sandywright66702 жыл бұрын
I miss FRANK
@user-gi3vz1nz2g11 ай бұрын
He's very good at his impressions love his kirk douglas❤
@clendenenjames88042 жыл бұрын
Plum crazy and just wonderful, it's all great
@clendenenjames8804
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@jamesmusisca7547 Жыл бұрын
giants of show biz real talent i miss them
@laurencelance5866 жыл бұрын
Brilliant talent!
@madpenguin94028 жыл бұрын
Cagney, Douglas, Al Jolson and the rest spot on
@badtupram2 жыл бұрын
His Anthony Quinn was actually very good. Brando too. What a great entertainer.
@waynej2608
2 жыл бұрын
I'd forgotten he did Quinn. It was impressive. I don't think that his Brando was up to his usual high standards though. But, man, his Lancaster was perfect. I still get a kick out of Gorshin. Very talented fellow. His Lee J. Cobb, is freaking amazing, too.
@badtupram
2 жыл бұрын
@@waynej2608 Yeah, those switches had to be really hard to do though. I can't imagine.
@robertboney44936 жыл бұрын
The best impressionist ever and a good actor.
@jamesfeldman42342 жыл бұрын
Jerry Lewis cast Frank Gorshin for an interesting, but uncredited, role in Jerry's first movie since the Martin & Lewis breakup, in the 1957 film "The Delicate Delinquent." Frank had a comedic role. This meant that Jerry thought highly of Frank's comedic talents even back then.
@SeniorSparky669 жыл бұрын
He was the best.
@donnamurray36898 жыл бұрын
what a funny guy frank was great talent..
@barry30047 жыл бұрын
Wow he's fantastic. I'm embarrassed to say I never heard of him 🙈
@MrRab1960
6 жыл бұрын
you never saw the Riddler on the old Batman tv show?
@delcannon50514 жыл бұрын
Simply, the BEST
@martinepstein33324 жыл бұрын
A brilliant mimic and a great talent
@robertjolly3021 Жыл бұрын
He was the best. Hand's down !!!
@connieplankghost8 жыл бұрын
Genius!
@paulritter8109Ай бұрын
I love his Burt Lancaster!
@RonWylie-gk5lc7 жыл бұрын
Fantastic
@danielbradley34058 жыл бұрын
Best impressionist
@goncalonunodurao7656Ай бұрын
😅😅😅 Best of Best. Yes , indeed
@domingofernandez7896 жыл бұрын
The best impressionist of his time. His imitation of Kirk Douglas was extremely funny.
@RoarOfWolverine
4 жыл бұрын
The best impression of Kirk Douglas ever. His Cagney is on point too. Frank Gorshin was a master impressionist and great character actor. His Riddler was nominated for an Emmy, the only Emmy nomination for the Batman series period. His character Cheronian Commissioner Bele for the Star Trek episode “Let This Be Your Last Battlefield” is also one of the most memorable Star Trek aliens from the original series. RIP Frank.
@Wildstar40
2 жыл бұрын
Kirk Douglas and Burt Lancaster !
@eurovicc7 жыл бұрын
What a fawken LEGEND !
@williammclean5040 Жыл бұрын
He was the "BEST".
@larry1824 Жыл бұрын
Peerless just brilliant
@bluebellbeatnik4945 Жыл бұрын
To me this is where Jim Carrey must get it from. He's the first person i think of when i think of carrey. Had a massive crush on gorshin as the riddler.
@JoseMorales-lw5nt4 жыл бұрын
If you're a big fan of Mr. Gorshin, look for his performance on The Ed Sullivan Show the same night The Beatles made their American TV debut. God did that man kill! Hard thing to do considering the attention that the mop topped Liverpoolians received. His Anthony Quinn impression always gets me. Brando and Lancaster were great bits as well! 🇵🇷🇺🇸🤣
@alonenjersey
Жыл бұрын
I'm a Beatles fan for around 50 years I'll back that statement up 100%. I've seen that Ed Sullivan performance of his at least half a dozen times. His impersonations were flawless.
@edwardmarkins2710
Жыл бұрын
I was a huge fan of his also. He was so versatile. Always a treat to see him on tv. Perfect Riddler on BATMAN!
@alonenjersey
Жыл бұрын
@@edwardmarkins2710 A damn shame I didn't see his one man performance as George Burns on Broadway.
@steveokinevo
Жыл бұрын
Lllppplppplpllpl
@steveokinevo
Жыл бұрын
@@alonenjersey lppplllllpplplpllp
@wezie132 жыл бұрын
We stopped to watch every time he was on tv!
@mortalclown3812 Жыл бұрын
Hey. Frank and I had the same manager long ago in NY. He'd be touched by these uploads. 💫💯 RIP to one of the greats.
@bradwallace62222 жыл бұрын
GORSHIN, LEDGEND.
@stevenslovinski6311 Жыл бұрын
One of the nicest entertainers I got to meet.
@thatvamp
Жыл бұрын
You really need to make a video about this because I want to know about it.
@tonylilley66119 жыл бұрын
numerous uno.....
@omartugy Жыл бұрын
One of the best.
@robmacleod2176 жыл бұрын
i think Burt was his fav to do his Tarzan yell was Lousy though
@sharonmoore90202 жыл бұрын
Good !!!!!!!!!!🤪😎
@samawada40848 жыл бұрын
what a true champ of show buisness ...the last bit with gersiwin doind dean was spot on.....what a talented man he was'
@cameronsaripalli34463 жыл бұрын
Was he singing as Richard Burton when he went to his knee? I adore his Lancaster and Burton impressions, I wish there were more videos of his Burton impression though, the only one I've been able to find is when he did Burton at Sammy Davis Jr's. roast on the Dean Martin show
@mauricioduron3193
2 жыл бұрын
Al Jolson singing 'Swanee'.
@jamesharrington4752
Жыл бұрын
Al Jolson.
@robertmiller12705 жыл бұрын
The guy did Douglas better than Kirk could do himself. I'd bet Kirk watches old Gorshin shows to this day. 102 now.
@jamesmusisca7547 Жыл бұрын
he has the jazz
@455Transam7 жыл бұрын
He smoked 5 packs of cigs a day.....died of Lung Cancer and Emphysema at the age of 72 in 2005
@briangoguen8547
Жыл бұрын
I'm not disagreeing with you but I met him in 2005.He looked really good & never coughed once & a really nice guy.
@davidtice4972
Жыл бұрын
He lived a long time smoking 5 packs a day.
@nickmalone3143
Жыл бұрын
@@davidtice4972 people from the old country smoked all the time died 94 ...its diet
@davidtice4972
Жыл бұрын
@@nickmalone3143 Mike Pence said cigarette smoking doesn't hurt you as 460 thousand people a year die from cigarette smoking.
@nickmalone3143
Жыл бұрын
@@davidtice4972 ...mike pence changed the country for the worst when he ratified the 2020 election ...GOP traitor ...al gore was the tobbaco farmer
@jcam783 Жыл бұрын
"Riddle me this Batman" Three men in a boat with a pack of cigarettes and no matches ,what do they do ?
@jcam783
Жыл бұрын
Answer : They open up the pack of cigarettes, throw one overboard , and make the boat a cigarette lighter !
@jamesharrington4752
Жыл бұрын
@@jcam783 I love your little joke very much.
@jcam783
Жыл бұрын
@@jamesharrington4752 Hey James ! It was an actual riddle from one of the old episodes on Batman .
@robertmiller12705 жыл бұрын
He did Douglas better than Kirk could do himself. A fine talent.
@bold8106 жыл бұрын
Oh,God the pills were good back then!!
@craigdallas7846 жыл бұрын
To be frank, Mr. Gorshin could be Frank.
@vincelaroc10152 жыл бұрын
Funny
@jorgemor3882 жыл бұрын
Amazing great He is Burt Lancaster
@bobmalack481 Жыл бұрын
Frank Gorshin restled with substance abuse, but yes he was talented. Robert at 67.
@jonathanbirenbaum3643 Жыл бұрын
The Riddler!
@gleetz3 жыл бұрын
Hi do you have the episode with Buddy Greco on it thanks
@thatvamp
3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately I don't have the episodes of this show only this clip. 🙁
@frankgerace5997 Жыл бұрын
There are no impressionists anymore!! Celebrities today are so narcissistic they’d probably sue anybody who impersonated them.
@grawakendream8980 Жыл бұрын
he did jolson
@gablespressurecleaning34974 жыл бұрын
Better than Rich Little any time of the day or night...
@Mike-yg8ig Жыл бұрын
Just before Burt Lancaster died he said "I just wish I could've done myself as good as Gorshin."
@lynnturman81576 жыл бұрын
why his voic keep changing?
@JohnnyCashFanatic
5 жыл бұрын
Lynn Turman He was just that damn good
@bluebellbeatnik4945
Жыл бұрын
are you retarded? it's because he's an impressionist.
@johntechwriter7 жыл бұрын
Impressionists have the toughest job in comedy, because their performance represses their individuality and in its place offers imitations of others. So their glory when successful is always vulnerable to the criticism it is second-hand. Completely unfair of course because the impressionists must labor long and hard to deliver the essence of a famous personality, and in the process reduce the essence of their victim to a few seconds that, to the audience, says it all about that person. When it's done by the very best, as we see here, the applause is not in response to humor in the conventional sense, but rather is a tribute to the impressionist's insight, with the inevitable result that they penetrate the mystique of some big star. That star's ability to captivate the public will from that moment forward be compromised.
@fotioskatsoulis996 жыл бұрын
He should of worked with Jerry Lewis himself.
@josephvitielo1693
2 жыл бұрын
He was in Deliquet Delinquent
@fotioskatsoulis99
2 жыл бұрын
Both eccentric and mischievous kind of comedians. Too bad he got typecast. In the final appearance of the live riddler,was Jim Carrey, who had those similar traits.
@petermcgill15596 жыл бұрын
He was undeniably great at several impressions of stars, but I kinda feel he was a bit of a ham about it all.
@davidkastin4240 Жыл бұрын
He was the Goat Riddler! John Austin was not a good villain.
Пікірлер: 125
Awesome talent. This guy could do everything well - sing, dance, act and of course, an amazing impressionist.
His Burt Lancaster is amazing and deep. He was a great entertainer and one of the best impressionists.
Frank Gorshin loved movies. He was a theatre usher as a young man, and spent time learning the mannerisms of his film idols. And he was so damn great at it.
@Mike-yg8ig
Жыл бұрын
Hell yeah he was!
Frank was just amazing.... to me he was one of the best & sure there are plenty of impressionists out there Rich Little is considered one of the greatest but I always liked Frank Gorshin he was always one of my favorites...
WOW off the chart talent
Just brilliant, as I remember from my childhood. And, to do Anthony Quinn...just great.
Best impressionist hands down.
Gorshin was the best of the best!
frank gorshin was the greatest impressionist of all time he WAS who he portrayed,more please,and donn,t forget the Riddler in the original t v batman,as well as many other parts.What an absolute STAR.
@RoarOfWolverine
4 жыл бұрын
Frank was the only Emmy nomination for the entire Batman series for his character of the Riddler. He was a brilliant impressionist and tremendous character actor. His character Cheronian Commissioner Bele for the Star Trek episode “Let This Be Your Last Battlefield” is one of the most memorable aliens from the original series.
@tw364
2 жыл бұрын
I agree !! The absolute best and funniest
I was just a kid, but was so drawn to his riddler character. He was something special.
One of the greatest entertainers ever. What a brilliant talent.
@Mike-yg8ig
2 жыл бұрын
If I could see any performer of all time live it would be Frank. Used to watch him on Sullivan. I was amazed that he could just slip into someone else's voice and face like he did. Inspired me to do the same. People tell me "oh you're so good, how do you do that"? But I know that there will only be one Frank Gorshin. Long live the king.
well this just blew me away. Great.
He does burt Lancaster so well its almost like a recording of burt's voice
I had no idea he was such a great singer and stage entertainer. What a talent.
@robertcornelius3514
6 жыл бұрын
Was he the first to die of AIDS?
@davidkastin4240
Жыл бұрын
@@robertcornelius3514 No Rock Hudson was
always loved his burt lancaster and kirk douglas
When I babysit my 2 year old granddaughter, I'll do the "Riddler laugh" and she just loves it.
I remember him in Batman but I never knew he was such a great talent! Really Amazing! Thanks for sharing! :-)
Incredible! Love him!
I always saw him as the riddler and I am so glad I stumbled on this.
One of the best entertainers of all time
As a kid watching t.v. back in the 60s I loved this man! And the joker on Batman! Classic!
@rickyrydell
Жыл бұрын
The Riddler
So Multitalented!!
The Best Of The Best Impersonators...
Gorshin was the best!
i remember his burt lancaster from when i was a kid , i am 63 now and this guy is still pure class , not like the shite that passes for entertainment today
@jopflah416
4 жыл бұрын
Today it’s about celebrity No Talent Required! The fans fall for it so they share the blame.
Damn he pinned the riddler part on Batman series down with that sinister laugh he did
Just amazing how he can switch voices on a dime!
Great forever!
I miss FRANK
He's very good at his impressions love his kirk douglas❤
Plum crazy and just wonderful, it's all great
@clendenenjames8804
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
giants of show biz real talent i miss them
Brilliant talent!
Cagney, Douglas, Al Jolson and the rest spot on
His Anthony Quinn was actually very good. Brando too. What a great entertainer.
@waynej2608
2 жыл бұрын
I'd forgotten he did Quinn. It was impressive. I don't think that his Brando was up to his usual high standards though. But, man, his Lancaster was perfect. I still get a kick out of Gorshin. Very talented fellow. His Lee J. Cobb, is freaking amazing, too.
@badtupram
2 жыл бұрын
@@waynej2608 Yeah, those switches had to be really hard to do though. I can't imagine.
The best impressionist ever and a good actor.
Jerry Lewis cast Frank Gorshin for an interesting, but uncredited, role in Jerry's first movie since the Martin & Lewis breakup, in the 1957 film "The Delicate Delinquent." Frank had a comedic role. This meant that Jerry thought highly of Frank's comedic talents even back then.
He was the best.
what a funny guy frank was great talent..
Wow he's fantastic. I'm embarrassed to say I never heard of him 🙈
@MrRab1960
6 жыл бұрын
you never saw the Riddler on the old Batman tv show?
Simply, the BEST
A brilliant mimic and a great talent
He was the best. Hand's down !!!
Genius!
I love his Burt Lancaster!
Fantastic
Best impressionist
😅😅😅 Best of Best. Yes , indeed
The best impressionist of his time. His imitation of Kirk Douglas was extremely funny.
@RoarOfWolverine
4 жыл бұрын
The best impression of Kirk Douglas ever. His Cagney is on point too. Frank Gorshin was a master impressionist and great character actor. His Riddler was nominated for an Emmy, the only Emmy nomination for the Batman series period. His character Cheronian Commissioner Bele for the Star Trek episode “Let This Be Your Last Battlefield” is also one of the most memorable Star Trek aliens from the original series. RIP Frank.
@Wildstar40
2 жыл бұрын
Kirk Douglas and Burt Lancaster !
What a fawken LEGEND !
He was the "BEST".
Peerless just brilliant
To me this is where Jim Carrey must get it from. He's the first person i think of when i think of carrey. Had a massive crush on gorshin as the riddler.
If you're a big fan of Mr. Gorshin, look for his performance on The Ed Sullivan Show the same night The Beatles made their American TV debut. God did that man kill! Hard thing to do considering the attention that the mop topped Liverpoolians received. His Anthony Quinn impression always gets me. Brando and Lancaster were great bits as well! 🇵🇷🇺🇸🤣
@alonenjersey
Жыл бұрын
I'm a Beatles fan for around 50 years I'll back that statement up 100%. I've seen that Ed Sullivan performance of his at least half a dozen times. His impersonations were flawless.
@edwardmarkins2710
Жыл бұрын
I was a huge fan of his also. He was so versatile. Always a treat to see him on tv. Perfect Riddler on BATMAN!
@alonenjersey
Жыл бұрын
@@edwardmarkins2710 A damn shame I didn't see his one man performance as George Burns on Broadway.
@steveokinevo
Жыл бұрын
Lllppplppplpllpl
@steveokinevo
Жыл бұрын
@@alonenjersey lppplllllpplplpllp
We stopped to watch every time he was on tv!
Hey. Frank and I had the same manager long ago in NY. He'd be touched by these uploads. 💫💯 RIP to one of the greats.
GORSHIN, LEDGEND.
One of the nicest entertainers I got to meet.
@thatvamp
Жыл бұрын
You really need to make a video about this because I want to know about it.
numerous uno.....
One of the best.
i think Burt was his fav to do his Tarzan yell was Lousy though
Good !!!!!!!!!!🤪😎
what a true champ of show buisness ...the last bit with gersiwin doind dean was spot on.....what a talented man he was'
Was he singing as Richard Burton when he went to his knee? I adore his Lancaster and Burton impressions, I wish there were more videos of his Burton impression though, the only one I've been able to find is when he did Burton at Sammy Davis Jr's. roast on the Dean Martin show
@mauricioduron3193
2 жыл бұрын
Al Jolson singing 'Swanee'.
@jamesharrington4752
Жыл бұрын
Al Jolson.
The guy did Douglas better than Kirk could do himself. I'd bet Kirk watches old Gorshin shows to this day. 102 now.
he has the jazz
He smoked 5 packs of cigs a day.....died of Lung Cancer and Emphysema at the age of 72 in 2005
@briangoguen8547
Жыл бұрын
I'm not disagreeing with you but I met him in 2005.He looked really good & never coughed once & a really nice guy.
@davidtice4972
Жыл бұрын
He lived a long time smoking 5 packs a day.
@nickmalone3143
Жыл бұрын
@@davidtice4972 people from the old country smoked all the time died 94 ...its diet
@davidtice4972
Жыл бұрын
@@nickmalone3143 Mike Pence said cigarette smoking doesn't hurt you as 460 thousand people a year die from cigarette smoking.
@nickmalone3143
Жыл бұрын
@@davidtice4972 ...mike pence changed the country for the worst when he ratified the 2020 election ...GOP traitor ...al gore was the tobbaco farmer
"Riddle me this Batman" Three men in a boat with a pack of cigarettes and no matches ,what do they do ?
@jcam783
Жыл бұрын
Answer : They open up the pack of cigarettes, throw one overboard , and make the boat a cigarette lighter !
@jamesharrington4752
Жыл бұрын
@@jcam783 I love your little joke very much.
@jcam783
Жыл бұрын
@@jamesharrington4752 Hey James ! It was an actual riddle from one of the old episodes on Batman .
He did Douglas better than Kirk could do himself. A fine talent.
Oh,God the pills were good back then!!
To be frank, Mr. Gorshin could be Frank.
Funny
Amazing great He is Burt Lancaster
Frank Gorshin restled with substance abuse, but yes he was talented. Robert at 67.
The Riddler!
Hi do you have the episode with Buddy Greco on it thanks
@thatvamp
3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately I don't have the episodes of this show only this clip. 🙁
There are no impressionists anymore!! Celebrities today are so narcissistic they’d probably sue anybody who impersonated them.
he did jolson
Better than Rich Little any time of the day or night...
Just before Burt Lancaster died he said "I just wish I could've done myself as good as Gorshin."
why his voic keep changing?
@JohnnyCashFanatic
5 жыл бұрын
Lynn Turman He was just that damn good
@bluebellbeatnik4945
Жыл бұрын
are you retarded? it's because he's an impressionist.
Impressionists have the toughest job in comedy, because their performance represses their individuality and in its place offers imitations of others. So their glory when successful is always vulnerable to the criticism it is second-hand. Completely unfair of course because the impressionists must labor long and hard to deliver the essence of a famous personality, and in the process reduce the essence of their victim to a few seconds that, to the audience, says it all about that person. When it's done by the very best, as we see here, the applause is not in response to humor in the conventional sense, but rather is a tribute to the impressionist's insight, with the inevitable result that they penetrate the mystique of some big star. That star's ability to captivate the public will from that moment forward be compromised.
He should of worked with Jerry Lewis himself.
@josephvitielo1693
2 жыл бұрын
He was in Deliquet Delinquent
@fotioskatsoulis99
2 жыл бұрын
Both eccentric and mischievous kind of comedians. Too bad he got typecast. In the final appearance of the live riddler,was Jim Carrey, who had those similar traits.
He was undeniably great at several impressions of stars, but I kinda feel he was a bit of a ham about it all.
He was the Goat Riddler! John Austin was not a good villain.
Literally terrible🤣🤣
Great forever!