Carl Banas
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
Credits
- 1987 ·Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theateras
- 1987 ·Hello Kitty Goes to the Moviesas
- 1987 ·Hello Kitty Becomes A Princessas
- 1987 ·Hello Kitty Saves the Dayas
- 1985 ·The Raccoonsas Schaeffer (voice)
- 1984 ·The Raccoons: Let's Dance!as Schaeffer (voice)
- 1983 ·The Raccoons and the Lost Staras Schaeffer (voice)
- 1981 ·The Raccoons on Iceas Schaeffer (voice)
- 1981 ·The Trolls and the Christmas Expressas Other Voices (voice)
- 1980 ·The Christmas Raccoonsas Schaeffer (voice)
- 1978 ·The Little Brown Burroas Other Voices (voice)
- 1972 ·A Christmas Treeas
- 1971 ·Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Princeas Sweetums (voice)
- 1971 ·Super Joeas
- 1969 ·The Smokey Bear Showas Hiram / Mayor Owl (voice)
- 1967 ·Spider-Manas Scorpion (voice) (uncredited)
- 1966 ·Rocket Robin Hoodas Titanor / Dr. Manta (voice)
- 1966 ·Wojeckas Byron James
- 1966 ·The King Kong Showas Professor Bond (voice)
- 1964 ·Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeeras Head Elf / Spotted Elephant / Other Toys (voice)
- 1964 ·Return to Ozas Dandy, the Cowardly Lion / The Wizard of Oz (voice)
- 1963 ·Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatreas Byron James
- 1961 ·Tales of the Wizard of Ozas Wizard of Oz (voice)