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
- Acting
- Born
- 1929-01-23 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Known for
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964) — Head Elf / Spotted Elephant / Other Toys (voice)
- Spider-Man (1967) — Scorpion (voice) (uncredited)
- The Raccoons (1985) — Schaeffer (voice)
- Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince (1971) — Sweetums (voice)
- Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater (1987)
- Hello Kitty Becomes A Princess (1987)
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963) — Byron James
- The Christmas Raccoons (1980) — Schaeffer (voice)
- Rocket Robin Hood (1966) — Titanor / Dr. Manta (voice)
- Dumb Bunnies (1998) — Grampa Uppity (voice)
- The King Kong Show (1966) — Professor Bond (voice)
- The Little Brown Burro (1978) — Other Voices (voice)
- The Trolls and the Christmas Express (1981) — Other Voices (voice)
- Tales of the Wizard of Oz (1961) — Wizard of Oz (voice)
- Hello Kitty Saves the Day (1987)
- Hello Kitty Goes to the Movies (1987)