Portrait of Carl Banas

Carl Banas

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.

Born: January 23, 1929

Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Filmography

1998
Dumb Bunnies

as Grampa Uppity (voice)

1985
The Raccoons

as Schaeffer (voice)

1984
The Raccoons: Let's Dance!

as Schaeffer (voice)

1983
The Raccoons and the Lost Star

as Schaeffer (voice)

1981
The Raccoons on Ice

as Schaeffer (voice)

1981
1980
The Christmas Raccoons

as Schaeffer (voice)

1978
The Little Brown Burro

as Other Voices (voice)

1973
Festival of Family Classics: Alice in Wonderland

as Caterpillar / King of Hearts / Seven of Spades (voice)

1967
Spider-Man

as Scorpion (voice) (uncredited)

1966
Rocket Robin Hood

as Titanor / Dr. Manta (voice)

1966
Wojeck

as Byron James

1966
The King Kong Show

as Professor Bond (voice)

1964
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

as Head Elf / Spotted Elephant / Other Toys (voice)

1964
Return to Oz

as Dandy, the Cowardly Lion / The Wizard of Oz (voice)

1961
Tales of the Wizard of Oz

as Wizard of Oz (voice)