
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.

Spider-Man
TV • 1967

The Raccoons
TV • 1985

Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater
TV • 1987

Rocket Robin Hood
TV • 1966

Dumb Bunnies
TV • 1998

The King Kong Show
TV • 1966

Wojeck
TV • 1966

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
MOVIE • 1964

Tales of the Wizard of Oz
TV • 1961

The Smokey Bear Show
TV • 1969

Tales from Muppetland: The Frog Prince
MOVIE • 1971

The Christmas Raccoons
MOVIE • 1980

The Trolls and the Christmas Express
MOVIE • 1981

Return to Oz
MOVIE • 1964

A Christmas Tree
MOVIE • 1972

The Raccoons and the Lost Star
MOVIE • 1983

The Little Brown Burro
MOVIE • 1978

Hello Kitty Becomes A Princess
MOVIE • 1987