Carl Banas
Actor
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
Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince
as Sweetums (voice) 1971
Hello Kitty Becomes A Princess
1987
The Christmas Raccoons
as Schaeffer (voice) 1980
The Trolls and the Christmas Express
as Other Voices (voice) 1981
The Little Brown Burro
as Other Voices (voice) 1978
Hello Kitty Saves the Day
1987
Hello Kitty Goes to the Movies
1987
Return to Oz
as Dandy, the Cowardly Lion / The Wizard of Oz (voice) 1964
A Christmas Tree
1972
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
1972
The Raccoons on Ice
as Schaeffer (voice) 1981
Super Joe
1971
The Raccoons and the Lost Star
as Schaeffer (voice) 1983
The Raccoons: Let's Dance!
as Schaeffer (voice) 1984
Hello Kitty Tells Fairytales
2004