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Carl Banas
Actor
Born January 23, 1929 (95 years)
Carl Banas, born on January 23, 1929 in Toronto, is a retired radio personality and actor. He is well-known for his voice roles in popular shows like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Rocket Robin Hood, and The Raccoons: Let’s Dance!
Apart from his voice acting career, Carl Banas also appeared on television as a police detective named Byron James in the series Wojeck. He lent his voice to various TV series and features, showcasing his talent and versatility.
In addition to his on-screen work, Banas was a beloved radio personality on different Toronto radio stations. His deep voice, smooth manner, and captivating stories about Toronto made him a favorite among listeners.
Banas also made his mark in the world of commercials and cartoons, recording voices for numerous TV advertisements and animated shows. Interestingly, he is one of the three surviving cast members from Spider-Man, along with Paul Soles (Spider-Man) and Alfie Scopp (Stan Patterson). All three of them also lent their voices to Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, with Banas portraying the head elf among other characters.
Apart from his voice acting career, Carl Banas also appeared on television as a police detective named Byron James in the series Wojeck. He lent his voice to various TV series and features, showcasing his talent and versatility.
In addition to his on-screen work, Banas was a beloved radio personality on different Toronto radio stations. His deep voice, smooth manner, and captivating stories about Toronto made him a favorite among listeners.
Banas also made his mark in the world of commercials and cartoons, recording voices for numerous TV advertisements and animated shows. Interestingly, he is one of the three surviving cast members from Spider-Man, along with Paul Soles (Spider-Man) and Alfie Scopp (Stan Patterson). All three of them also lent their voices to Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, with Banas portraying the head elf among other characters.
Filmography
| 1998 | The Dumb Bunnies (TV Series) · as Grampa |
| 1993 | The Busy World of Richard Scarry (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 1989 | Babar: The Movie · as Old Tusk |
| 1989 | |
| 1987 | Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater (TV Series) |
| 1987 | |
| 1987 | |
| 1985 | The Raccoons (TV Series) · as Schaeffer (voice) |
| 1983 | The Raccoons and the Lost Star · as Schaeffer (voice) |
| 1981 | The Trolls and the Christmas Express · as Other Voices (voice) |
| 1981 | The Raccoons on Ice · as Schaeffer (voice) |
| 1980 | The Christmas Raccoons · as Schaeffer (voice) |
| 1978 | The Little Brown Burro · as Other Voices (voice) |
| 1974 | Sunday in the Country · as Radio Announcer |
| 1972 | Festival of Family Classics (TV Series) · as Horatio |
| 1971 | Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince · as Sweetums (voice) |
| 1969 | The Smokey Bear Show (TV Series) · as Hiram / Mayor Owl (voice) |
| 1967 | Spider-Man (TV Series) · as Scorpion (voice) (uncredited) |
| 1966 | Rocket Robin Hood (TV Series) · as Titanor / Dr. Manta (voice) |
| 1966 | The King Kong Show (TV Series) · as Professor Bond (voice) |
| 1966 | Wojeck (TV Series) · as Byron James |
| 1965 | Prince Planet (TV Series) · as Dan Dynamo (1965) |
| 1964 | Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer · as Head Elf / Spotted Elephant / Other Toys (voice) |
| 1964 | Return to Oz · as Dandy, The Cowardly Lion / The Wizard Of Oz (voice) |
| 1963 | Bob Hope Presents The Chrysler Theatre (TV Series) · as Byron James |
| 1961 | Tales of The Wizard of Oz (TV Series) · as Wizard Of Oz (voice) |
| 1960 | The New Adventures of Pinocchio (TV Series) · as Cricket (1960-1961) |