Carl Banas
Acting
Born January 23, 1929, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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.
Filmography
- 2004Hello Kitty Tells Fairytales
- Dumb Bunnies — Grampa Uppity (voice)
- 1987Hello Kitty Becomes A Princess
- 1987Hello Kitty Goes to the Movies
- 1987Hello Kitty Saves the Day
- Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater
- 1985Captain America: The Origin of Captain America — Bucky Barnes (voice)
- The Raccoons — Schaeffer (voice)
- 1984The Raccoons: Let's Dance! — Schaeffer (voice)
- 1983The Raccoons and the Lost Star — Schaeffer (voice)
- 1981The Raccoons on Ice — Schaeffer (voice)
- 1981The Trolls and the Christmas Express — Other Voices (voice)
- 1980The Christmas Raccoons — Schaeffer (voice)
- 1978The Little Brown Burro — Other Voices (voice)
- 1973Festival of Family Classics: Alice in Wonderland — Caterpillar / King of Hearts / Seven of Spades (voice)
- 1972A Christmas Tree
- 1972Jack O'Lantern — (voice)
- 1971Super Joe
- 1971Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince — Sweetums (voice)
- The Smokey Bear Show — Hiram / Mayor Owl (voice)
- Spider-Man — Scorpion (voice) (uncredited)
- Rocket Robin Hood — Titanor / Dr. Manta (voice)
- The King Kong Show — Professor Bond (voice)
- Wojeck — Byron James
- 1964Return to Oz — Dandy, the Cowardly Lion / The Wizard of Oz (voice)
- 1964Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer — Head Elf / Spotted Elephant / Other Toys (voice)
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre — Byron James
- Tales of the Wizard of Oz — Wizard of Oz (voice)