Ralph James
Biography
Ralph James Torrez (November 29, 1924 – March 14, 1992) was an American voice and character actor who lived in Los Angeles County, California. Although he did voices for the Looney Tunes, James might be remembered best for performing the voice of Mr. Turtle in the classic commercials for Tootsie Pops which ran throughout the 1970s. From 1978 to 1982, he could be heard as Orson, Mork from Ork's (Robin Williams) boss on the Planet Ork, in the live-action TV series Mork & Mindy (a Happy Days spin-off). In addition, he provided character voice overs in the Pink Panther cartoon shorts. On March 14, 1992, James died at the age of 67 in Beverly Hills.
Filmography
Camouflage
2001
as Heckler
The Looney, Looney, Looney Bugs Bunny Movie
1981
as Narrator (voice)
Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider
1979
as Bill Bartman
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Sitcom: The Adventures of Garry Marshall
1979
as Narrator (voice)
The Gentleman Tramp
1976
as (voice)
Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch
1976
as Prologue Narrator
Sixpack Annie
1975
as Ace
Crazy Mama
1975
as Sheriff - 1932
Tidal Wave
1975
Capone
1975
as Judge J.H. Wilkerson
The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat
1974
as (voice)
Get Christie Love!
1974
as Patron
Lost in Space
1973
as Tyrano Twin Two (voice)
Frasier, the Sensuous Lion
1973
as Newspaper Reporter
Wacky Taxi
1972
as Uncle Jaimie
Genie with the Light Pink Fur
1966
as (voice)
Pancho's Hideaway
1964
as Men
The Unmentionables
1963
as Narrator (voice)