Carl Banas

Born: 1929-01-23

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.


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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

as Head Elf / Spotted Elephant / Other Toys (voice)
Released: 1964-12-06

Sam the snowman tells us the story of a young red-nosed reindeer who, after being ousted from...

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Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince

as Sweetums (voice)
Released: 1971-05-12

A retelling of the classic fairy tale of The Frog Prince featuring Kermit the Frog, Kermit's...

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The Trolls and the Christmas Express

as Other Voices (voice)
Released: 1981-11-26

The Trolls and the Christmas Express is an animated classic about six roguish trolls who are...

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Hello Kitty Becomes A Princess

as uncredited
Released: 1987-01-01

"Hello Kitty- Becomes a Princess" features 5 Hello Kitty animated cartoons which were originally...

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The Little Brown Burro

as Other Voices (voice)
Released: 1978-12-15

A sad little burro who feels that no one wants him and that he doesn't belong anywhere finds out...

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Hello Kitty Goes to the Movies

as uncredited
Released: 1987-04-01

Lights! Camera! Action! Get ready for big-screen fun with Hello Kitty and her friends! Includes:...

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Return to Oz

as Dandy, the Cowardly Lion / The Wizard of Oz (voice)
Released: 1964-02-09

Rather than adapt a later or create a new Oz story, this production has Dorothy still in...

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The Christmas Raccoons

as Schaeffer (voice)
Released: 1980-12-01

In this prelude to the television series 'The Raccoons', Bert, Melissa, and Ralph Raccoon have...

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The Raccoons and the Lost Star

as Schaeffer (voice)
Released: 1983-12-26

"The Raccoons and the Lost Star" is the last totally original Raccoons .... On a far-away...

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Hello Kitty Saves the Day

as uncredited
Released: 1987-01-01

"Hello Kitty Saves the Day" features 5 Hello Kitty animated cartoons which were originally...

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The Raccoons on Ice

as Schaeffer (voice)
Released: 1981-12-20

The Raccoons on Ice is the second of four specials leading up to the television series The...

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The Raccoons: Let's Dance!

as Schaeffer (voice)
Released: 1984-10-05

Bert Raccoon is having a music video party and everyone is invited. Though Cyril is trying to...

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A Christmas Tree

as uncredited
Released: 1972-12-17

With the help of Charles Dickens, two young children attempt to save the essence of Christmas...

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Spider-Man

as Scorpion (voice) (uncredited)
First aired: 1967-09-09

The bite of a radioactive spider transforms a teen into a superhero.

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The Raccoons

as Schaeffer (voice)
First aired: 1985-11-11

The Raccoons is a Canadian animated television series which was originally broadcast from 1985...

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The King Kong Show

as Professor Bond (voice)
First aired: 1966-09-10

An animated series about the adventures of King Kong and his young pal Bobby Bond. Also featured...

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Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater

as uncredited
First aired: 1987-09-19

Hello Kitty and other Sanrio characters star in adaptations of various fairy tales from all over...

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Rocket Robin Hood

as Titanor / Dr. Manta (voice)
First aired: 1966-10-09

Rocket Robin Hood is a Canadian animated television series, placing the characters and conflicts...

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Tales of the Wizard of Oz

as Wizard of Oz (voice)
First aired: 1961-09-01

Tales of the Wizard of Oz, created in 1961, was an animated television series crafted by Crawley...

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Wojeck

as Byron James
First aired: 1966-09-13

A coroner searches for truth and justice with the help of his friends, while trying to hold his...

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