Carl Banas
Born (1929-01-23) January 23, 1929
NationalityCanadian
Other namesCarl Banis
Occupation(s)Radio personality, actor
Years active1959–1998

Carl Banas (born January 23, 1929) is a Canadian retired radio personality and actor, known for his voice roles in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964) and The Raccoons (1980-1992). As a television actor, he appeared in the series Wojeck as police detective Byron James,[1] and provided voices for numerous TV series and features. He was also known as a radio personality on Toronto radio stations CKFM-FM and MIX 99.9 (currently known as Virgin Radio 999) in the 1970s and 1980s. He mainly hosted weekday evenings, and was known for his deep voice, smooth manner and vignettes about Toronto featured during his show.[2] Additionally, he performed live readings of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol every year before Christmas, utilizing his voice skills to play multiple characters. One such performance was recorded and published by Polydor Records under the title Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol and Other Yuletide Favorites.[3]

In 1987, Banas moved to CJEZ 97.3 "Easy 97" (later known as 97.3 EZ Rock and currently as "Boom 97.3") where he continued hosting weekday evenings until he left the station and retired from radio.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
1972 Festival of Family Classics Multiple roles
1974 Vengeance is Mine Radio announcer
1976 Noah's Animals Lion Voice
1976 Trillium, Affectionately Yours Narrator Voice
1978 Battle of York, 1813 Narrator
1989 Babar: The Movie Old Tusk Voice

Television

Year Title Role(s) Notes Ref.
1960 The New Adventures of Pinocchio Cricket 130 episodes
1961 Tales of the Wizard of Oz Dandy Lion, Wizard of Oz, Ham the Flying Monkey, Maxamillion Cinema, additional voices Voice, main role; 68 episodes
1964 Return to Oz Dandy Lion, Wizard of Oz Voice, television film
1964 Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Misfit Elephant, Head Elf, Jelly Pistol, additional voices Voice, television film
1965 Prince Planet Dan Dynamo
1966 The King Kong Show Additional Voices
1966 Wojeck Bryon James 4 episodes
1967 Rocket Robin Hood Titanor, Dr. Manta Voice, 5 episodes
1967 Spider-Man Scorpion, Charles Cameo, Dr. Manta Voice, 5 episodes; uncredited
1968 Festival Steve Guest star; 1 episode
1969 The Smokey Bear Show Gabby, Freddy Fume, Floyd Fox, additional voices Voice, 2 episodes
1969 McQueen Extra 1 episode
1970 The Reluctant Dragon & Mr. Toad Show Ugliola, King Herman, additional voices Voice
1971 Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince Sweetums Voice, television film
1977 King of the Beasts Lion Voice, television film
1977 Math Patrol Cast Main role
1978 The Little Brown Burro Narrator TV film
1980 Last of the Red-Hot Dragons King Lion Voice, television film
1980 The Christmas Raccoons Schaeffer Voice, television film
1981 The Raccoons on Ice Schaeffer Voice, television film
1981 News from Zoos Charlie Supporting role
1981 The Trolls and the Christmas Express Voice Voice, television film
1983 The Raccoons and the Lost Star Schaeffer Voice, television film
1985 The Raccoons Schaeffer, Mr. Mammoth, Bear, Mr. Willow, Squaredance Callar Voice, main role; 44 episodes
1987 Hello Kitty’s Furry Tale Theater Grandpa Kitty Voice
1989 Babar Additional voices 26 episodes
1993 The Busy World of Richard Scarry Voice 36 episodes
1998 Dumb Bunnies Grampa Uppity 1 episode

Direct-to-video

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
1984 The Raccoons: Let's Dance! Schaeffer Animated TV musical

References

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