Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
January 23, 1929
Place of Birth:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Carl Banas
Biography
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.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Hello Kitty Saves the Day | |
| 1987 | Hello Kitty Goes to the Movies | |
| 1987 | Hello Kitty Becomes A Princess | |
| 1984 | The Raccoons: Let's Dance! | Schaeffer (voice) |
| 1983 | The Raccoons and the Lost Star | Schaeffer (voice) |
| 1981 | The Raccoons on Ice | Schaeffer (voice) |
| 1981 | The Trolls and the Christmas Express | Other Voices (voice) |
| 1980 | The Christmas Raccoons | Schaeffer (voice) |
| 1978 | The Little Brown Burro | Other Voices (voice) |
| 1972 | A Christmas Tree | |
| 1972 | 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea | |
| 1971 | Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince | Sweetums (voice) |
| 1971 | Super Joe | |
| 1964 | Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer | Head Elf / Spotted Elephant / Other Toys (voice) |
| 1964 | Return to Oz | Dandy, the Cowardly Lion / The Wizard of Oz (voice) |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Dumb Bunnies | Grampa Uppity (voice) |
| 1987 | Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater | |
| 1985 | The Raccoons | Schaeffer (voice) |
| 1969 | The Smokey Bear Show | Hiram / Mayor Owl (voice) |
| 1967 | Spider-Man | Scorpion (voice) (uncredited) |
| 1966 | Wojeck | Byron James |
| 1966 | Rocket Robin Hood | Titanor / Dr. Manta (voice) |
| 1966 | The King Kong Show | Professor Bond (voice) |
| 1963 | Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre | Byron James |
| 1961 | Tales of the Wizard of Oz | Wizard of Oz (voice) |