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.
Acting
Movie
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
as Head Elf / Spotted Elephant / Other Toys (voice)
1964
TV
Spider-Man
as Scorpion (voice) (uncredited)
1967
TV
The Raccoons
as Schaeffer (voice)
1985
Movie
Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince
as Sweetums (voice)
1971
TV
Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater
1987
Movie
Hello Kitty Becomes A Princess
1987
TV
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
as Byron James
1963
Movie
The Christmas Raccoons
as Schaeffer (voice)
1980
TV
Rocket Robin Hood
as Titanor / Dr. Manta (voice)
1966
TV
Dumb Bunnies
as Grampa Uppity (voice)
1998
Movie
The Little Brown Burro
as Other Voices (voice)
1978
TV
The King Kong Show
as Professor Bond (voice)
1966
Movie
The Trolls and the Christmas Express
as Other Voices (voice)
1981
TV
Tales of the Wizard of Oz
as Wizard of Oz (voice)
1961
Movie
Hello Kitty Saves the Day
1987
Movie
Hello Kitty Goes to the Movies
1987
Movie
Return to Oz
as Dandy, the Cowardly Lion / The Wizard of Oz (voice)
1964
Movie
The Raccoons: Let's Dance!
as Schaeffer (voice)
1984
Movie
A Christmas Tree
1972
Movie
Jack O'Lantern
as (voice)
1972
TV
Wojeck
as Byron James
1966
Movie
The Raccoons on Ice
as Schaeffer (voice)
1981
Movie
Super Joe
1971
Movie
The Raccoons and the Lost Star
as Schaeffer (voice)
1983