Carl Banas
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- January 23, 1929
- Died
- April 1, 2020 (aged 91)
- Birthplace
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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
Hello Kitty Tells Fairytales
Movie
Dumb Bunnies
TV · as Grampa Uppity (voice) · 1 ep
Hello Kitty Saves the Day
Movie
Hello Kitty Goes to the Movies
Movie
Hello Kitty Becomes A Princess
Movie
Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater
TV · 26 eps
Captain America: The Origin of Captain America
Movie · as Bucky Barnes (voice)
The Raccoons
TV · as Schaeffer (voice) · 60 eps
The Raccoons: Let's Dance!
Movie · as Schaeffer (voice)
The Raccoons and the Lost Star
Movie · as Schaeffer (voice)
The Raccoons on Ice
Movie · as Schaeffer (voice)
The Trolls and the Christmas Express
Movie · as Other Voices (voice)
The Christmas Raccoons
Movie · as Schaeffer (voice)
The Little Brown Burro
Movie · as Other Voices (voice)
Festival of Family Classics: Alice in Wonderland
Movie · as Caterpillar / King of Hearts / Seven of Spades (voice)
A Christmas Tree
Movie
Jack O'Lantern
Movie · as (voice)
Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince
Movie · as Sweetums (voice)
Super Joe
Movie
The Smokey Bear Show
TV · as Hiram / Mayor Owl (voice) · 51 eps
Spider-Man
TV · as Scorpion (voice) (uncredited) · 2 eps
Wojeck
TV · as Byron James · 19 eps
Rocket Robin Hood
TV · as Titanor / Dr. Manta (voice) · 63 eps
The King Kong Show
TV · as Professor Bond (voice) · 73 eps
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Movie · as Head Elf / Spotted Elephant / Other Toys (voice)
Return to Oz
Movie · as Dandy, the Cowardly Lion / The Wizard of Oz (voice)
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
TV · as Byron James · 1 ep
Tales of the Wizard of Oz
TV · as Wizard of Oz (voice) · 117 eps