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.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
as Head Elf / Spotted Elephant / Other Toys (voice)Sam the snowman tells us the story of a young red-nosed reindeer who, after being ousted from...
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Hello Kitty Becomes A Princess
as uncredited"Hello Kitty- Becomes a Princess" features 5 Hello Kitty animated cartoons which were originally...
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The Raccoons on Ice
as Schaeffer (voice)The Raccoons on Ice is the second of four specials leading up to the television series The...
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Hello Kitty Goes to the Movies
as uncreditedLights! 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)Rather than adapt a later or create a new Oz story, this production has Dorothy still in...
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The Raccoons and the Lost Star
as Schaeffer (voice)"The Raccoons and the Lost Star" is the last totally original Raccoons .... On a far-away...
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Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince
as Sweetums (voice)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)The Trolls and the Christmas Express is an animated classic about six roguish trolls who are...
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The Raccoons: Let's Dance!
as Schaeffer (voice)Bert Raccoon is having a music video party and everyone is invited. Though Cyril is trying to...
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The Little Brown Burro
as Other Voices (voice)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 Saves the Day
as uncredited"Hello Kitty Saves the Day" features 5 Hello Kitty animated cartoons which were originally...
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The Christmas Raccoons
as Schaeffer (voice)In this prelude to the television series 'The Raccoons', Bert, Melissa, and Ralph Raccoon have...
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Spider-Man
as Scorpion (voice) (uncredited)The bite of a radioactive spider transforms a teen into a superhero.
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The Raccoons
as Schaeffer (voice)The Raccoons is a Canadian animated television series which was originally broadcast from 1985...
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Tales of the Wizard of Oz
as Wizard of Oz (voice)Tales of the Wizard of Oz, created in 1961, was an animated television series crafted by Crawley...
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Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater
as uncreditedHello 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)Rocket Robin Hood is a Canadian animated television series, placing the characters and conflicts...
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Wojeck
as Byron JamesA coroner searches for truth and justice with the help of his friends, while trying to hold his...
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The King Kong Show
as Professor Bond (voice)An animated series about the adventures of King Kong and his young pal Bobby Bond. Also featured...
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