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Carl Banas

Jan 23, 1929 (96 years old) in 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

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Tales of the Wizard of Oz
Wizard of Oz (voice)
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Spider-Man
Scorpion (voice) (uncredited)
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The King Kong Show
Professor Bond (voice)
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Rocket Robin Hood
Titanor / Dr. Manta (voice)
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Dumb Bunnies
Grampa Uppity (voice)
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The Raccoons
Schaeffer (voice)
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The Smokey Bear Show
Hiram / Mayor Owl (voice)
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Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater
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Wojeck
Byron James
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Head Elf / Spotted Elephant / Other Toys (voice)

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