
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.
as Schaeffer (voice)
as Byron James
1963

as Scorpion (voice) (uncredited)
1967

as Schaeffer (voice)
1985

1987

as Wizard of Oz (voice)
1961

as Byron James
1966

as Titanor / Dr. Manta (voice)
1966

as Professor Bond (voice)
1966

as Grampa Uppity (voice)
1998

as Head Elf / Spotted Elephant / Other Toys (voice)
1964

as Hiram / Mayor Owl (voice)
1969

1987
1987

2004

1987

1987

1987

as Schaeffer (voice)
1984

as Schaeffer (voice)
1983

as Schaeffer (voice)
1981

as Other Voices (voice)
1981

as Schaeffer (voice)
1980

as Other Voices (voice)
1978

as Caterpillar / King of Hearts / Seven of Spades (voice)
1973

1972

as (voice)
1972

as Sweetums (voice)
1971
1971

as Head Elf / Spotted Elephant / Other Toys (voice)
1964

as Dandy, the Cowardly Lion / The Wizard of Oz (voice)
1964
26 ep.
as Byron James
1 episodes

as Scorpion (voice) (uncredited)
2 episodes

as Schaeffer (voice)
60 episodes

26 episodes

as Wizard of Oz (voice)
98 episodes

as Byron James
19 episodes

as Titanor / Dr. Manta (voice)
63 episodes

as Professor Bond (voice)
73 episodes

as Grampa Uppity (voice)
1 episodes

as Hiram / Mayor Owl (voice)
51 episodes