Ralph James

Ralph James

Biography

Ralph James Torrez (November 29, 1924 – March 14, 1992) was an American voice and character actor who lived in Los Angeles County, California. Although he did voices for the Looney Tunes, James might be remembered best for performing the voice of Mr. Turtle in the classic commercials for Tootsie Pops which ran throughout the 1970s. From 1978 to 1982, he could be heard as Orson, Mork from Ork's (Robin Williams) boss on the Planet Ork, in the live-action TV series Mork & Mindy (a Happy Days spin-off). In addition, he provided character voice overs in the Pink Panther cartoon shorts. On March 14, 1992, James died at the age of 67 in Beverly Hills.

Filmography

Wacky Taxi

1972

As Uncle Jaimie

Pancho's Hideaway

1964

As Men

Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch

1976

As Prologue Narrator

The Unmentionables

1963

As Narrator (voice)

Camouflage

2001

As Heckler

The Looney, Looney, Looney Bugs Bunny Movie

1981

As The Narrator (voice)

Capone

1975

As Judge J.H. Wilkerson

Get Christie Love!

1974

As Patron

Crazy Mama

1975

As Sheriff - 1932

Frasier, the Sensuous Lion

1973

As Newspaper Reporter

The Gentleman Tramp

1976

As (voice)

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