Carl Banas

Acting

Carl Banas

Born 1929-01-23 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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 credits

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer poster
7.4

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 with Hermey, an elf who wants to be a dentist, and Yukon Cornelius, the prospector. They run into the Abominable Snowman and find a whole island of misfit toys. Rudolph vows to see if he can get Santa to help the toys, and he goes back to the North Pole on Christmas Eve. But Santa's sleigh is fogged in. But when Santa looks over Rudolph, he gets a very bright idea...

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

1964

Festival of Family Classics: Alice in Wonderland poster
NR

Part of the animated anthology series 'Festival of Family Classics' by Rankin/Bass Productions, this adaptation follows a blonde, pig-tailed Alice as she visits the bewildering world of Wonderland. Alice encounters a host of characters including the blue Caterpillar, Mad Hatter, March Hare, Cheshire Cat, the Dormouse, who looks and sounds like a punch-drunk fighter, and the Red Queen, who uses a flamingo for a croquet mallet.

Festival of Family Classics: Alice in Wonderland

1973

The Christmas Raccoons poster
5.1

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 become a Christmas tree.

The Christmas Raccoons

1980

Captain America: The Origin of Captain America poster
NR

Captain America is finally here in his own animated short film! The story the America people have been waiting for--how a weaking named Steve Rogers became a super-human Super Hero, why young Bucky Barnes became his partner, and the incredible, unforgettable battle against the evil Red Skull!

Captain America: The Origin of Captain America

1985

Jack O'Lantern poster
8.0

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 shell to help scare away Zelda the Witch and Archibald the Warlock.

Jack O'Lantern

1972

Return to Oz poster
2.0

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 during a tornado which takes her back to Oz. The Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Lion (using the names created for the nearly-abstract television series, Tales of the Wizard of Oz, from which this was derived) have had their MGM gifts destroyed by the restored Wicked Witch, and the four proceed to the Wizard for help, who is ineffectual as usual.

Return to Oz

1964

The Little Brown Burro poster
6.8

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 Mary on their travel to Jerusalem for the birth of Jesus.

The Little Brown Burro

1978

Hello Kitty Becomes A Princess poster
6.8

"Hello Kitty- Becomes a Princess" features 5 Hello Kitty animated cartoons which were originally featured in "Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater." 1- Cinderkitty 2- Kitty Locks and the Three Bears 3- Sleeping Kitty 4- Kitty and the Beast 5- Snow White Kitty and the One Dwarf

Hello Kitty Becomes A Princess

1987

Hello Kitty Saves the Day poster
7.5

"Hello Kitty Saves the Day" features 5 Hello Kitty animated cartoons which were originally featured in "Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater." 1- Peter Penguin 2- Tar-Sam of the Jungle 3- Paws of the Round Table 4- Crocodile Penguin 5- Grinder Genie and the Magic Lamp.

Hello Kitty Saves the Day

1987

Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince poster
7.0

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 everything wackbards...I mean backwards.

Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince

1971

Hello Kitty Tells Fairytales poster
NR

Hello Kitty and her friends tell 5 different fairytales together. Robin Penguin, Hello Mother Goose, The Ugly Quackling, Pinocchio Penguin, and Little Red Bunny Hood!

Hello Kitty Tells Fairytales

2004

The Raccoons and the Lost Star poster
NR

"The Raccoons and the Lost Star" is the last totally original Raccoons .... On a far-away planet, Cyril Sneer plots his takeover of earth.

The Raccoons and the Lost Star

1983

Hello Kitty Goes to the Movies poster
5.0

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, Kitty and the King, Cat Wars, Paws - The Great White Dog Shark

Hello Kitty Goes to the Movies

1987

The Raccoons on Ice poster
NR

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 December 20, 1981.

The Raccoons on Ice

1981

The Trolls and the Christmas Express poster
7.0

The Trolls and the Christmas Express is an animated classic about six roguish trolls who are determined to sabotage Christmas by infiltrating Santa's village disguised as elves. After a week of wreaking havoc but still not completely ruining Christmas, they are about to give up when they get a devilishly clever idea. On the day before Christmas Eve they get the reindeer dancing and singing songs all night long. The poor reindeer are so tired the next day that they cannot find the energy to pull Santa's sleigh. Christmas looks like it has finally been ruined - but everyone knows you can't stop Christmas! The elves quickly devise a plan to link the train from Santa's village with tracks that travel all over the world. Santa can deliver the toys using the Christmas Express.

The Trolls and the Christmas Express

1981

The Raccoons: Let's Dance! poster
NR

Bert Raccoon is having a music video party and everyone is invited. Though Cyril is trying to get some sleep in the process.

The Raccoons: Let's Dance!

1984

No artwork available
NR

A film centered around Joe Nameth.

Super Joe

1971

A Christmas Tree poster
6.0

With the help of Charles Dickens, two young children attempt to save the essence of Christmas from the evil Mantu.

A Christmas Tree

1972