Carl Banas
Acting
Born: 1929-01-23 in 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.
Known For
Spider-Man
Scorpion (voice) (uncredited)
Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater
The Raccoons
Schaeffer (voice)
The King Kong Show
Professor Bond (voice)
Tales of the Wizard of Oz
Wizard of Oz (voice)
The Smokey Bear Show
Hiram / Mayor Owl (voice)
Dumb Bunnies
Grampa Uppity (voice)
Rocket Robin Hood
Titanor / Dr. Manta (voice)
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Head Elf / Spotted Elephant / Other Toys (voice)
Wojeck
Byron James
Festival of Family Classics: Alice in Wonderland
Caterpillar / King of Hearts / Seven of Spades (voice)
The Raccoons on Ice
Schaeffer (voice)
Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince
Sweetums (voice)
Jack O'Lantern
(voice)
Captain America: The Origin of Captain America
Bucky Barnes (voice)
Hello Kitty Goes to the Movies
Hello Kitty Becomes A Princess
The Christmas Raccoons
Schaeffer (voice)
Hello Kitty Saves the Day
The Raccoons and the Lost Star
Schaeffer (voice)
Return to Oz
Dandy, the Cowardly Lion / The Wizard of Oz (voice)
The Little Brown Burro
Other Voices (voice)
The Trolls and the Christmas Express
Other Voices (voice)
A Christmas Tree
Super Joe
The Raccoons: Let's Dance!
Schaeffer (voice)
