Carl Banas
Born
January 23, 1929 (96 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
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.
Known For
Dumb Bunnies
Grampa Uppity (voice) · (1 episode)
1998
Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater
(26 episodes)
1987
Hello Kitty Goes to the Movies
1987
Hello Kitty Saves the Day
1987
Hello Kitty Becomes A Princess
1987
The Raccoons
Schaeffer (voice) · (60 episodes)
1985
The Raccoons: Let's Dance!
Schaeffer (voice)
1984
The Raccoons and the Lost Star
Schaeffer (voice)
1983
The Raccoons on Ice
Schaeffer (voice)
1981
The Trolls and the Christmas Express
Other Voices (voice)
1981
The Christmas Raccoons
Schaeffer (voice)
1980
The Little Brown Burro
Other Voices (voice)
1978
A Christmas Tree
1972
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
1972
Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince
Sweetums (voice)
1971
Super Joe
1971
The Smokey Bear Show
Hiram / Mayor Owl (voice) · (51 episodes)
1969
Spider-Man
Scorpion (voice) (uncredited) · (2 episodes)
1967
Rocket Robin Hood
Titanor / Dr. Manta (voice) · (63 episodes)
1966
Wojeck
Byron James · (19 episodes)
1966
The King Kong Show
Professor Bond (voice) · (73 episodes)
1966
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)
1964
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Byron James · (1 episode)
1963
Tales of the Wizard of Oz
Wizard of Oz (voice) · (98 episodes)
1961