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Carl Banas
Actor

Carl Banas

23 Jan 1929Born
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Toronto, Ontario, CanadaBirthplace

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.

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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

  1. 2004Hello Kitty Tells FairytalesFilm
  2. 1998Dumb BunniesSeries: Grampa Uppity (voice) (1 episode)
  3. 1987Hello Kitty's Furry Tale TheaterSeries (26 episodes)
  4. 1987Hello Kitty Goes to the MoviesFilm
  5. 1987Hello Kitty Saves the DayFilm
  6. 1987Hello Kitty Becomes A PrincessFilm
  7. 1985The RaccoonsSeries: Schaeffer (voice) (60 episodes)
  8. 1985Captain America: The Origin of Captain AmericaFilm: Bucky Barnes (voice)
  9. 1984The Raccoons: Let's Dance!Film: Schaeffer (voice)
  10. 1983The Raccoons and the Lost StarFilm: Schaeffer (voice)
  11. 1981The Raccoons on IceFilm: Schaeffer (voice)
  12. 1981The Trolls and the Christmas ExpressFilm: Other Voices (voice)
  13. 1980The Christmas RaccoonsFilm: Schaeffer (voice)
  14. 1978The Little Brown BurroFilm: Other Voices (voice)
  15. 1973Festival of Family Classics: Alice in WonderlandFilm: Caterpillar / King of Hearts / Seven of Spades (voice)
  16. 1972A Christmas TreeFilm
  17. 1972Jack O'LanternFilm: (voice)
  18. 1971Tales from Muppetland: The Frog PrinceFilm: Sweetums (voice)
  19. 1971Super JoeFilm
  20. 1969The Smokey Bear ShowSeries: Hiram / Mayor Owl (voice) (51 episodes)
  21. 1967Spider-ManSeries: Scorpion (voice) (uncredited) (2 episodes)
  22. 1966Rocket Robin HoodSeries: Titanor / Dr. Manta (voice) (63 episodes)
  23. 1966WojeckSeries: Byron James (19 episodes)
  24. 1966The King Kong ShowSeries: Professor Bond (voice) (73 episodes)
  25. 1964Rudolph the Red-Nosed ReindeerFilm: Head Elf / Spotted Elephant / Other Toys (voice)
  26. 1964Return to OzFilm: Dandy, the Cowardly Lion / The Wizard of Oz (voice)
  27. 1961Tales of the Wizard of OzSeries: Wizard of Oz (voice) (117 episodes)

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