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.
| Known For | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 0.1689 |
| Birthday | 1929-01-23 |
| Place of Birth | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Also Known As |
1964
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
7.399/643
Sam the snowman tells us the story of a young red-nosed reindeer who, after being ousted from the reindeer games because of his glowing nose, teams up...
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
1981
The Raccoons on Ice
0/0
The Raccoons on Ice is the second of four specials leading up to the television series The Raccoons. It initially aired on CBC and in syndication on D...
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The Raccoons on Ice
1980
The Christmas Raccoons
5.143/7
In this prelude to the television series 'The Raccoons', Bert, Melissa, and Ralph Raccoon have their home accidentally stolen when it is cut down to b...
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The Christmas Raccoons
1971
Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince
6.833/9
A retelling of the classic fairy tale of The Frog Prince featuring Kermit the Frog, Kermit's nephew Robin, Sweetums, and a princess cursed to say eve...
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Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince
1987
Hello Kitty Saves the Day
7.5/2
"Hello Kitty Saves the Day" features 5 Hello Kitty animated cartoons which were originally featured in "Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater." 1- Peter Pe...
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Hello Kitty Saves the Day
1987
Hello Kitty Goes to the Movies
5/1
Lights! Camera! Action! Get ready for big-screen fun with Hello Kitty and her friends! Includes: K.T. - The Kitty Terrestrial, The Wizard of Paws, Kit...
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Hello Kitty Goes to the Movies
1981
The Trolls and the Christmas Express
7/3
The Trolls and the Christmas Express is an animated classic about six roguish trolls who are determined to sabotage Christmas by infiltrating Santa's...
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The Trolls and the Christmas Express
1978
The Little Brown Burro
6.75/4
A sad little burro who feels that no one wants him and that he doesn't belong anywhere finds out differently when he is bought by Joseph to transport...
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The Little Brown Burro
1971
Super Joe
0/0
A film centered around Joe Nameth.
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Super Joe
1987
Hello Kitty Becomes A Princess
6.8/8
"Hello Kitty- Becomes a Princess" features 5 Hello Kitty animated cartoons which were originally featured in "Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater." 1- C...
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Hello Kitty Becomes A Princess
1964
Return to Oz
2/1
Rather than adapt a later or create a new Oz story, this production has Dorothy still in posession of the shoes, and she clings to an apple tree durin...
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Return to Oz
1983
The Raccoons and the Lost Star
0/0
"The Raccoons and the Lost Star" is the last totally original Raccoons .... On a far-away planet, Cyril Sneer plots his takeover of earth.
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The Raccoons and the Lost Star
1984
The Raccoons: Let's Dance!
0/1
Bert Raccoon is having a music video party and everyone is invited. Though Cyril is trying to get some sleep in the process.
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The Raccoons: Let's Dance!
1972
A Christmas Tree
6/1
With the help of Charles Dickens, two young children attempt to save the essence of Christmas from the evil Mantu.
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A Christmas Tree
2004
Hello Kitty Tells Fairytales
0/0
Hello Kitty and her friends tell 5 different fairytales together. Robin Penguin, Hello Mother Goose, The Ugly Quackling, Pinocchio Penguin, and Little...
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Hello Kitty Tells Fairytales
1973
Festival of Family Classics: Alice in Wonderland
0/0
Part of the animated anthology series 'Festival of Family Classics' by Rankin/Bass Productions, this adaptation follows a blonde, pig-tailed Alice as...
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Festival of Family Classics: Alice in Wonderland
1972
Jack O'Lantern
8/1
A leprechaun, who had changed himself into a pumpkin seed to hibernate for the winter, comes to life as Mr. Jack O'Lantern, who then uses his pumpkin...
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