Carl Banas

Carl Banas

  • Birthday: 1929-01-23
  • Place of birth: 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.

Filmography

The Raccoons: Let's Dance!

1984

As Schaeffer (voice)

Return to Oz

1964

As Dandy, the Cowardly Lion / The Wizard of Oz (voice)

The Christmas Raccoons

1980

As Schaeffer (voice)

The Little Brown Burro

1978

As Other Voices (voice)

The Trolls and the Christmas Express

1981

As Other Voices (voice)

The Raccoons on Ice

1981

As Schaeffer (voice)

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

1964

As Head Elf / Spotted Elephant / Other Toys (voice)

The Raccoons and the Lost Star

1983

As Schaeffer (voice)

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