Carl Banas

Carl Banas

  • Birthday: 1/23/1929
  • Place of birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Fame for: Acting

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

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Release date: 12/6/1964

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Role(s): Head Elf / Spotted Elephant / Other Toys (voice)

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Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince
Release date: 5/12/1971

Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince

Role(s): Sweetums

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The Trolls and the Christmas Express
Release date: 11/26/1981

The Trolls and the Christmas Express

Role(s): Other Voices (voice)

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Hello Kitty Becomes A Princess
Release date: 1/1/1987

Hello Kitty Becomes A Princess

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Return to Oz
Release date: 2/9/1964

Return to Oz

Role(s): Dandy, the Cowardly Lion / The Wizard of Oz (voice)

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